Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ETalentNetwork is recruiting an Assistant Project Manager to support program operations for NYSERDA's NY-SUN initiative. The role assists with incentive applications, award letters, project modifications, assignments, extensions, operational processes, and Standard Operating Procedures while supporting program staff and the Knowledgebase.
Responsibilities
- The resource will be responsible for a suite of both operational and program work to support current program staff. This position is expected to be able to assist in program operations including but not limited to:
- Review of incentive applications
- Execution of award letters, assignments, project modifications, and extension requests
- Assist in the development and organization of Standard Operating Procedures; and
- Other duties as assigned that contribute toward the goals and objectives of the NY-SUN program
Skills
- 1-3 years
- Has demonstrated a basic understanding of fundamental analytical principles
- Knowledgeable in at least one technical or programmatic area in which the Authority is currently involved
- Has awareness of relevant energy related aspects of research, environmental science and economics
- Basic skills include an ability to interpret and analyze
- Ability to produce quality communications, and demonstrate an aptitude to learn
- Is productive on assignments but dependent on others for direction
- Has capability to manage technical and cost control aspects of multiple on-going projects with close supervision
- Approaches tasks logically and makes effective use of time and resources in performing work
- Ability to assist in project's inception and through to completion, showing an ability to figure out next steps
- Has good interpersonal relations with staff
- Has friendly, helpful and positive attitude
- Able to take direction criticism from superior and other senior staff
- Has demonstrated ability to produce written products which are logical, technically and grammatically correct, but may require editing due to lack of familiarity with energy Deployment issues/needs/problems and Authority programmatic needs
- Verbal skills show organization, good use of English and technical competence, but may reflect lack of experience or confidence
- Demonstrates ability to establish contacts outside the Authority with suggestions from other staff
- Working knowledge of Oracle/Peoplesoft or similar plaƞorm with a high volume of data entry; similar to NYSERDA's own NEIS plaƞorm
- Ability to understand and implement Program Rules outlined in their respective Program Manuals, developing and streamlining operational processes for a range of Programs
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Database knowledge and ability to adapt to new systems/software
- Ability to pick up processes quickly
- Strong
- Associate or bachelor's degree in public administration, project management, or environmental services
- Previous working knowledge of solar system and storage project development
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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