Energy Advisor - CHELCO

Join CHELCO’s Team as an Energy Advisor!

Do you enjoy working with people? Do you like solving problems and educating people? Are you good at math and diagnosing problems? Are you comfortable speaking in public? Then, this may be the perfect career for you!

This Position:

As an Energy Advisor, you would help people improve their energy efficiency by conducting energy audits. You would gather data and perform surge protection evaluations. Energy Advisors also attend, promote, and represent CHELCO in civic groups, meetings, and events. You would also research, communicate, and assist with answering members' questions about alternative energies, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. Requires some after-hours and weekend work; mostly 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. This position reports to CHELCO's headquarters office in DeFuniak Springs, FL. Work is performed both in the office and outside.

Energy Advisor Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or equivalent preferred with a minimum of four years related experience; or an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least two years of related experience. At least two years of experience should be in customer service or public relations.

The desired candidate will also have the following skills and abilities:

• Must be able to courteously and tactfully communicate with members and the public. Includes good active listening, problem sensitivity, and speaking abilities.
• Must be able to adjust to changes in schedule to accommodate members' needs and civic duties.
• Must be able to use critical thinking skills and analyze and use data to make suggestions.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with programs similar to Microsoft Office.
• Must have reading comprehension and professional writing skills.

The selected candidate would be required to complete the following training and certifications within their first five years of employment: Manual J Calculation certification, Heat Pump Analysis certification, Residential Energy Auditor training, project management training, Key Account Liaison Certification and Leadership Walton or Okaloosa training.

Why Should You Apply?

• Innovative Work Environment - Be part of a team that values creativity and innovation. Work with a strong, goal-oriented, experienced team.
• Growth Opportunities - Continuous learning and professional development are encouraged.
• Impactful Work - Your content will play a crucial role in our community engagement efforts.
• Supportive Team - Work with a passionate and collaborative group of professionals.

Our Cooperative:

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO) is not like other utilities. We are a not-for-profit cooperative, meaning we are owned solely by our members. We are unlike investor-owned utilities because we do not have shareholders to answer to. We listen to our members and appreciate their feedback to improve our business and better serve them, now and always.

We are an electric distribution cooperative employing more than 180 people and serving more than 64,000 accounts in Walton, Okaloosa, Holmes, and Santa Rosa counties in the panhandle of Florida. The cooperative owns and maintains over 4,600 miles of line, including those on Eglin Air Force Base. We have six area offices, including our DeFuniak Springs, Florida headquarters.

Our Benefits:

CHELCO proudly offers its employees medical, dental, vision, flexible savings or health savings account, NRECA pension plan, 401k with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, education/professional development, wellness and safety program incentives, generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and ten paid holidays a year.

Apply Now:

Applications will be accepted from Monday, November 4, 2024 through 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024. Resumes and cover letters accepted with a completed application. Apply at http://www.chelco.com/careers. Questions? Call HR & Training department at 850-307-1127. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Drug Free-EOE-M/F/Disability/Veteran

Join us in powering our commitment to exceptional member service! Apply today!