City of Austin-posted 1 day ago
$33 - $41/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. Under minimal direction, this position is responsible for coordinating energy, water, or natural resource conservation programs, projects, and plans.

  • Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives.
  • Coordinates and manages educational or outreach events, small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content to promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives
  • Analyzes energy, water, or natural resource conservation-related research findings to inform or make recommendations on program structure or program delivery to City leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Develops, establishes, and manages service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies.
  • Researches energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives.
  • Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on energy, water, or natural resource conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.
  • Provides analytical support for policy briefs and program development related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
  • Prepares grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
  • Reviews permit or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors.
  • Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to technical reports, studies, and other departmental written materials.
  • Provides technical advice to Conservation Program personnel.
  • May provide leadership and lead cross-functional and departmental conservation project teams, work assignments, evaluation, training, and provide guidance to others.
  • Overseeing the onboarding, configuration, and operational connectivity of DR-enabled devices across residential and commercial sectors
  • Leading coordination of API development and integration efforts between internal work groups and external technology providers
  • Analyzing energy and demand-side management research to inform program design, technical strategy, and policy alignment
  • Recommending improvements to IT architecture and system design based on best practices, policy research, and operational needs
  • Producing technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations to guide internal teams and inform City leadership
  • Providing consultation on DR-related IT plans, system documentation, and technical specifications.
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience.
  • Masters Degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
  • Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  • Knowledge of energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
  • Knowledge of applicable building codes, energy or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.
  • Knowledge of construction materials, practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to negotiate.
  • Ability to determine quality of materials, workmanship and compliance with specifications..
  • Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional and departmental project teams.
  • Ability to operate and maintain testing and diagnostic equipment.
  • Ability to use graphic instructions, such as blue prints, schematic drawings, plans, maps or other visual aids.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Experience with demand response systems, virtual power plant (VPP) operations, and API development or integration, particularly involving coordination between internal teams and external vendors
  • Familiarity with distributed energy resource (DER) technologies and smart grid systems, especially at the utility distribution level
  • Hands-on experience managing connected devices such as water heater controllers, smart thermostats, and commercial automated demand response (Auto-DR) resources
  • Professional experience in energy efficiency program design, implementation, or evaluation—especially within a utility or municipal context
  • Experience producing technical reports and policy briefs for executive leadership or governmental stakeholders
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) used in energy modeling or program evaluation
  • Strong project management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with IT, engineering, and vendor partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
  • Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
  • Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
  • Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
  • Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  • Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  • Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
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