Tribal Energy Manager

Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefit and compensation package that includes rich medical and dental benefits, a 401k plan with employer match, more than 3 weeks of paid time off per year for newly hired employees, and other great benefits like food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, plus much, more.

WHO ARE WE: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized Indian Tribe located in Palm Springs, California, with 34,000 acres of reservation lands that spread across Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and into the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains. The Tribe currently owns and operates two 18-hole championship golf courses, 3 casinos located in Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, and downtown Palm Springs, two world class spas, a museum, and a fuel station. For more information about the Tribe, visit www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Tribal Energy Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the tribal energy program and policies of the Tribe. A primary focus to maximize energy savings using strategic partnerships, renewable energy opportunities, and education is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Track and report monthly on all energy use across the organization.
• Maintain an energy assessment of all Tribal properties related to energy usage, energy management, and conservation.
• Manage Western Area Power Administration contracts in order to maximize value to the Tribe.
• Work with outside consultants to maximize energy savings for the Tribe.
• Assist in pursuing Federal and State grant funding opportunities to support current and planned Tribal energy programs and projects.
• As requested, provide assistance to other Tribal departments related to assessing energy use and options for new construction or facility renovation.
• As assigned, perform detailed analysis of complex, multi-faceted Tribal energy development projects, including staff reports, and evaluation of development proposals. Prepares written project analyses and makes written recommendations.
• Performs high level project management tasks for assigned Tribal projects.
• Manages consultant contracts including determining scope of work and tracking budgets.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS AND INFORMATION

Department Files

Confidential and sensitive information

SIGNATORY ABILITY

HR Related Forms

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from a four-year college with major course work in engineering, utility supplier or contractor, urban planning, public administration or a field related to the area of assignment.
• Minimum of four years relevant professional experience in energy project development and/or evaluation of clean energy development for federal agencies, state or local governments, institutional organizations, utility supplier or contractor, or tribal governments.
• Experience conducting resource assessments, technology evaluation, and load analysis is preferred.
• Expertise in energy project financial analysis and modeling.
• Assessing the regulatory and policy landscape at federal, state and local levels including entitlement and permitting.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, codes, regulations and ordinances related to Indian land desirable.
• Practical experience using specialized computer software such as MS Excel, MS Project and Word

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to stand, move and work throughout the office area and properties, including walking up to 1 ½ mile, climbing stairs and sitting at a desk/work station for the duration of the shift.

Typically, the individual will be housed in an office environment, but may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs. on an intermittent basis, and sufficient dexterity of hand in order to use office equipment including, but not limited to: a computer keyboard, calculator, general office equipment and multi-line telephone.

Must be able to perform field inspections – take field trips to various properties. Be able to work in heat for short periods. Occasional travel is required.