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Sustainability Intern (Temporary)
Location: MEA
POSTING DATE: Thursday, May 10, 2018, 10:00 a.m.
CLOSING DATE: Thursday, May 17, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
HOURLY WAGE:Midpoint $18.579, DOE
GRADE: 3
HOURS OF WORK: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
WORK LOCATION: Palmer
REQUISITION NO.:860-194
UNION REPRESENTATION: None
DEPARTMENT: Public and Member Relations
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
PURPOSE
This position will investigate and recommend energy efficiency and other green-power programs and activities for Matanuska Electric Association that serve our members and the long-term health of our cooperative. This position will report to the Director of External Affairs and coordinate efforts with members of the engineering, member services, regulatory affairs, accounting and operations departments. This position will also be affiliated with UAFs Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) and will coordinate with ACEP staff based in Anchorage for research support and guidance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION
1.Conduct a literature review of programs in other utilities with a focus on cooperatives, including community solar programs.
2.Based on MEA-specific variables like resource availability, cost recovery, member needs, system constraints, regulatory requirements, etc., recommend programs for MEA to advance in the next three to five years.
3.Draft implementation plan for suggested programs.
4.As time permits, assist in the education of members as well as internal stakeholders on the options and tradeoffs of various green-energy options.
5.Promote a safety culture in which safety is a value. This culture is based on joint and individual engagement, ownership, and accountability regarding job safety and responsibility to perform work safely and adhere to safe work practices.
6.Perform the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.
The above items are not intended to be all inclusive of the essential functions or requirements of this type of work as they are subject to change based on operating necessity. The employee will also perform other related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel.
ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates are required to have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- A valid Alaska drivers license (or ability to obtain as required under State of Alaska regulations) and a driving record, which is acceptable and insurable by the Association and the Associations insurance carrier at standard group rates.
Preference will be given to those candidates who:
- Possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Possess an undergraduate degree in engineering, physical science, economics, public policy or other related field.
- Possess a familiarity with utility renewable energy integration models.
NOTE: The Association will consider, in its sole discretion, relevant work experience in lieu of required education qualifications or other required certifications or qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Supports a culture of safety excellence through active involvement in safety improvement and promotes a sense of shared responsibility for safety.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proven research and data analysis skills.
Intellectual curiosity.
Think clearly and identify and solve problems in a reasonable, thorough, and logical manner.
Self-starter; able to work independently and efficiently.
Prioritize and meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Proficient operation of computers using Microsoft Office Suite.
Maintain complete confidentiality of classified/confidential information.
Working knowledge of general office machines, to include calculators, copiers, facsimile machines, scanners, etc.
Ability to facilitate cooperation between work groups and work functionally across all levels of the organization.
Self-motivated improvement based on successes and failures.
Analyze processes for efficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
Embrace and embody the Associations Core Values through decisions, actions, attitude, and behavior to directly contribute to the success of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position; this list is not inclusive of all the physical demands that may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to:
- Communicate through speech and hear conversations with others by telephone and in person.
- Draft documents and spreadsheets using Microsoft office and research information via computer and through technical materials and manuals.
-Visual acuity to discern writing on paper to include reading language to allow filling of documents into the appropriate location, communication with others electronically, review of documents via paper and computer format, and ability to identify and scan documents into an electronic filing system for future retrieval.
- Frequently operate a vehicle.
- Travel to other Association offices, organizations and locations to attend meetings and company events.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position primarily works in an office setting; however, this position will require travel to other Association offices, organizations, and locations to attend meetings and company events.
This position requires some outside work during community and company events.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
This position is classified as a nonexempt, nonrepresented position, and is eligible for overtime compensation based on both Federal and State of Alaska laws. All Association employees are expected to work widely varying amounts of either (1) unscheduled overtime such as during power restoration activities; or, (2) scheduled overtime required to accomplish special projects.
MEA is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Individuals with disabilities who wish to apply and who require reasonable accommodations to participate in any portion of the application or interview process should advise MEA in advance.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN MEA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
163 East Industrial Way (P.O. Box 2929), Palmer, Alaska 99645
Telephone: (907) 761-9319/ Facsimile:(907) 761-9264
Website: www.mea.coop
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