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Program Manager - SDREN

San Diego Community Power
Location
San Diego, California
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Programs
Salary
$117,800 - $159,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Three (3) years of experience working in residential and/or commercial energy efficiency programs and/or CPUC funded programs.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand response or distributed energy resources (DERs).
  • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of environmental justice and equity principles.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of general decarbonization strategies to reach decarbonization goals.
  • Knowledge and basic understanding of the CCA business model.
  • Positive, collaborative and supportive team member that is excited to work with diverse teams and communities.
Nice to have
  • Demonstrated subject matter expertise in more than one of the following areas: energy efficiency, building decarbonization, demand response, or distributed energy resources (DERs).
  • Five (5) years of experience working in customer residential and/or commercial energy program management for or on behalf of a regional energy network (REN), community choice aggregator, investor-owned utility, municipal utility, or 3rd party program implementer.
  • Two (2) years of experience working in customer energy programs that focus on energy efficiency measure installation projects.
  • Two (2) years of direct experience supporting the implementation of programs regulated or funded by California state agencies (e.g., California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board).
  • Familiarity with San Diego regional sustainability/energy/climate action ecosystem (i.e., public agencies, non-profits, community-based organizations) and the California utility landscape.
What the job really is

The Program Manager for SDREN is responsible for overseeing the implementation of energy programs funded by the California Public Utility Commission. This role includes managing budgets, contractor relationships, program marketing, and stakeholder engagement, while collaborating with various teams and community partners. The position requires independent management of program operations and effective communication with diverse customer groups.

Benefits
  • Standard benefits package including group health benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) for eligible FT employees.
  • $100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by SDCP.
  • 457(b) retirement plan for employee contributions and 10% contribution of eligible compensation to the employee’s Money Purchase Plan.
  • 11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31).
  • 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service).
  • 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work schedule set by SDCP may vary.
  • No specific mention of career advancement opportunities or professional development support.
  • Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with limited exemptions.
  • The job description may be amended at the discretion of SDCP as needed.
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