Distributed Resource Specialist

Distributed Resource Specialist

Final date to receive applications: 5pm Thursday, March 26th, 2026

Non-Union, Exempt, Full-Time

Grade 11, $88,795 - $109,678 DOE

Location:

Kalispell, MT (Onsite)

All Offers of Employment Conditioned on Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check and are Subject to a One-Year Probationary Period of Employment.

Oversees FEC’s Distributed Generation (DG) and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) programs, acting as the primary project manager and contact for members interested in energy programs such as interconnection and net metering. Core responsibilities include assisting members with technical requirements, coordinating internal teams for project approval, developing new DG/DER opportunities, administering program policies, and optimizing DER performance. The role also involves data analysis, budgeting, contract management, and software administration related to energy programs.

Additional duties include promoting member engagement, supporting grant applications and reporting, representing FEC in public forums, maintaining community relationships, and providing backup support to other departments, all while ensuring excellent service to members and stakeholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Associate’s degree in a related field required. Four years of industry experience can be substituted for degree requirement.

Job Related

Experience:

5 to 10 years of experience in member/customer account management and/or business development with a proven track record of delivering exceptional member service and building long-term relationships. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive for exceeding member expectations and achieving goals. Industry experience preferred, including understanding of energy-related concepts, electrical and building codes, regulations and practices related to commercial and industrial energy consumers, energy efficiency, demand response, power distribution, and power quality.

Supervision: No Experience Supervising Required.

Computer

Skills:

Possess a robust technological skillset with demonstrated expertise in using software programs to oversee business operations. Experience employing digital tools for utility energy program management preferred (DERMS, meter data analysis, and NISC experience/proficiency strongly favored). Skilled in Microsoft Office 365 and proficient in utilizing CRM software and other pertinent tools for account administration and reporting.

Certificates & Licenses: None Required.