Energy Conservation Specialist

Energy Conservation Specialist Print ( ufeff Energy Conservation Specialist Salary $87,161.88 - $111,436.32 Annually Location Santa Clara, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 14-26-446 Department Electric Utility Opening Date 02/10/2026 FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit 8 Weighting Plan Qualifying Performance, 100% Oral + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The Department: Silicon Valley Power (SVP) has proudly served the innovative community of Santa Clara since its inception on July 23, 1896. Over 125 years later, we remain dedicated to providing reliable electricity to our residents and the thriving high-tech sector. As a city-owned, not-for-profit electric utility, SVP offers exceptional customer service and competitive rates. We uphold our commitment to sustainability by sourcing over 40% of our electricity from carbon-free renewable resources, including wind, solar, geothermal, and hydroelectric energy, while also capturing local methane gas for electricity production. At SVP, we are more than just a utility; we are dedicated partners in creating a sustainable future for Santa Clara. We empower our community with energy-efficient solutions while delivering safe, reliable, and affordable services. Join us as we continue to drive innovation and champion sustainability for future generations. For more information about Silicon Valley Power, please visit the department website (. The Position: Silicon Valley Power is seeking an experienced and passionate Energy Conservation Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy management and customer service, as well as a commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. As an Energy Conservation Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, development, modification, implementation, and coordination of energy conservation and customer service programs. You will play a key role in helping Silicon Valley Power meet its sustainability goals and reduce its environmental impact. To be successful in this role, you should have experience in customer programs, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. Additional Information: Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write u201csee resume, NA, or personnel file.u201d). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Completed Supplemental Questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application packets may be submitted online through the u201cApply Nowu201d feature on the job announcement at . Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline of March 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITIONS ADHERING TO ALL APPLICABLE CITY POLICIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO _CMD 033- EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES_ . The annual salary range for this position is $87,161.88 - $111,436.32. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Minimum Education Requirements: + Completion of 60 semester units of college Minimum Experience Requirements: + One (1) year of experience working in energy related fields and with the general public. Acceptable Substitution: None. License/Certifications: + Possession of an appropriate, valid Class C California driver's license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. + A certificate of completion of energy auditing, energy management, resource conservation, or communications courses is desirable. Desirable Qualifications: + Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and major course work in engineering, environmental studies, business administration, public administration, communications, or a closely related field is desirable. Other Requirements: + May be expected to work evenings and weekends as required. + Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment. + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, move large appliances short distances, and climb ladders to inspect attic spaces for certain programs. + Must be computer literate and tested for computer literacy. Follow this link ( to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. _Candidates must attain a passing score on_ _each phase_ _of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment._ _Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application._ VETERANu2019S PREFERENCE POINTS: This position qualifies for Veteranu2019s Preference Points. Applicants who have separated from service (Active Duty Status) must submit proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) with their application at time of filing or will be ineligible to have points added to their final score The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or . City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 Employees Association This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #5, 7, & 8 employees in 2026. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change. Retirement: + Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) + Classic Employees: 2.7% @ age 55 formula u2013 employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly + New Employees: 2.0% @ age 62 formula u2013 employee pays 7.00% of gross pay + Medicare and Social Security (FICA) + Employee pays 6.20% up to $11,439 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay Health Insurance: + The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee + 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee + 2 or More Dependents plan + Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis + No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution + To be eligible for the Cityu2019s contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage + The Cityu2019s contribution is prorated based on scheduled hours for part time employees + Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire + Employees hired on or after 1/1/2022 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation _and_ acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250/month. Contact Human Resources for more details Dental Insurance: + Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory + City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee + Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire Vision Insurance: + Choice of two VSP plans + City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee + Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA): + City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account + Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax) Life Insurance: + City pays for $15,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage + Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment + Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and/or dependent children State Disability Insurance (SDI): + Employee pays 1.3% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave) + 7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries/illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Paid Family Leave (PFL): + Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child + No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance: + Benefit is 2/3 of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $5,000/month + City pays $.558/$100 of insured earnings + 30 calendar day waiting period + Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment Deferred Compensation: + Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions + Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan): + Employee may contribute up to $3,400 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account + Employee may contribute up to $7,500 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account + Employee may contribute up to $340 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan Vacation: + Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service + For 1 - 4 years of service: 10 days (80 hours)/year + For 5 - 9 years of service: 15 days (120 hours)/year + For 10 - 15 years of service: 21 days (168 hours)/year + For 16 - 20 years of service: 22 days (176 hours)/year + For 21+ years of service: 24 days (192 hours)/year + Maximum vacation accrual is 420 hours + Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year Sick Leave: + Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual + Up to 48 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness + Up to 40 hours/year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave + Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation) + Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service Non-Management Leave: + 40hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st + New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 40 hours of non-management leave their first year + New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 20 hours of non-management leave their first year + Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next Compensatory Time Off (CTO): + Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours (maximum accrual is set by department) + 16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st) Holidays: + Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12/25 to 1/1 of following year) Reimbursements/Allowances (for specific classifications): + Raingear: $150 per fiscal year for eligible classifications + Safety Boots: $275 per fiscal year for eligible classifications + Walking Shoes: $120 per fiscal year for eligible classifications (See MOU for details) + Tools: $500 per fiscal year reimbursement for Auto Foreperson classification + Phone allowance of $80/month for Senior Key Customer Representative(s) and Key Customer Representative(s) job classifications Bilingual Pay: + Certified bilingual employees are eligible for $55/bi-weekly bilingual pay Night Differential Pay: + Librarians and library support employees whose regular assignments are to City libraries are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. + All other employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. so long as they work a minimum of 2 consecutive hours between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. Standby Pay: + Employees in the classification of Electric Utility Programmer Analyst, Electric Utility Network Administrator, and Senior Energy Systems Analyst are eligible for standby pay of $100/week when assigned to work standby Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program: + Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year + City paid benefit Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program: + Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum. + Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $425/month in 2025 (amount adjusted annually) + After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $254/month in 2025 (amount adjusted annually) 01 Select how you meet the education requirement. + I possess at least 60 semester units of college credit. + I possess a Bachelor's degree and have major course work in engineering, environmental studies, business administration, public administration, communications, or a closely related field. + I do not meet the education minimum qualifications for this position. 02 Select how you meet the minimum qualifications with your experience. + I have one (1) year of experience working in energy related fields and with the general public. + I do not meet the experience minimum qualifications for this position. 03 Describe your one (1) year of experience working in energy related fields and with the general public. 04 Describe your experience working with the customers of a utility? 05 Describe a time you had to explain a complex term and/or concept to a customer. Please describe the specific term or concept, the audience and how you approached the explanation. 06 Describe a time when you have had multiple competing projects. How did you prioritize your work to manage deadlines and what systems did you use to ensure nothing was missed? Required Question Employer City of Santa Clara Address 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, California, 95050 Phone 408-615-2080 Website Please verify your email address Verify Email

Created: 2026-02-13