Silicon Valley Power
The City of Santa Clara
California
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
ENERGY CONSERVATION INTERN
As-Needed

SALARY: per hour; up to 15 hours per week

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements
• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
• One year of general clerical experience that includes public contact

LICENSE(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATE(S)
• Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license may be required.
• A medical exam is required prior to appointment
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The internship is an entry-level position in the Electric Department working on energy conservation and renewable energy programs, under the City’s Receptionist/Clerk job classification.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Education and/or experience in energy conservation and/or renewable energy programs

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
The Intern is in a part-time, entry-level position in the Electric Department. Responsibilities will include working on energy conservation programs, working in public events, checking rebate applications for qualifying and accuracy, updating brochures at retail and other outlets. Other similar duties.

APPLICATION PACKETS:
To be considered for this position, candidates must submit application packets that include aCity of Santa Clara Employment Application AND a resume. Applicants who do not submit all required materials with all required information will be automatically disqualified from the selection process. An Employment Application may be downloaded from the City’s website at http://santaclaraca.gov/hu_resources/hr_employ_app.html. Applications may also be obtained at the following City location: Voula Brown; Electric Department, (408) 261-5036. Interested candidates should submit application packets to the Electric Department, Voula Brown, City Hall, West Wing-Lower Level, 1500 Warburton Avenue, Santa Clara, CA, 95050 or submit via facsimile at (408) 249-0217 to the attention of Voula Brown. Interested women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who are capable of performing the job duties of the position may request reasonable accommodation to help with the application and examination process by contacting the Human Resources Department at (408) 615-2080 or, for those who are hearing impaired, at TTY (408) 984-3042.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Application packets will be carefully reviewed to identify those candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to submit all required documentation will eliminate candidates from the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next phase of the selection process. Applicants’ qualifications will be evaluated by subject matter experts based on the information provided in the application packets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: energy conservation; electric safety; renewable generation technology; engineering drafting and graphic design; principles and practices of filing and records management; and standard personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Ability to: communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work in a team-based environment to achieve common goals; evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties; and lift, carry, and relocate a variety of equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.