Tribal Energy Manager

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Come work for the leading employer in the Coachella Valley. Agua Caliente offers a comprehensive benefits 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 such as food and beverage discounts at our three casinos, fuel discounts, tuition and wellness reimbursement, and more.

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 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.

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

• 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 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.
• Provide assistance to other Tribal departments related to assessing energy use and options for new construction or facility renovation, as requested.
• Perform detailed analysis of complex, multi‑faceted Tribal energy development projects, including staff reports and evaluation of development proposals; prepare written project analyses and make written recommendations.
• Perform high‑level project management tasks for assigned Tribal projects.
• Manage consultant contracts, including determining scope of work and tracking budgets.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA) or equivalent from a four‑year college with major coursework in engineering, utility supplier or contractor, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.
• 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 suppliers or contractors, or tribal governments.
• Experience conducting resource assessments, technology evaluation, and load analysis (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.

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 1½ miles, climbing stairs, and sitting at a desk/workstation for the duration of the shift. The work environment is usually low to moderate noise. The individual must be able to grasp, bend, lift and/or carry goods weighing a minimum of 25 lbs.

on an intermittent basis, and have sufficient dexterity of hand to use office equipment including, but not limited to, a computer, calculator and telephone. Field inspections may require travel to various properties and working in heat for short periods. Occasional travel is required.

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