Energy Explorer

What will you do?

You will assist the residents of the municipalities of Ooststellingwerf, Weststellingwerf, and Opsterland with the energy transition. You will ensure that they feel heard and supported when making sometimes difficult choices about adapting their homes and making them more energy efficient.

You look at what people need and know how to break the ice with a cup of coffee and a good conversation. In consultation meetings, you discuss the options for home insulation, including possible subsidies and other financing options. When it gets really technical, you call in the help of energy and financial advisors.
You assist residents throughout the entire insulation process, and you don't do that from behind a desk. Through personal conversations at the kitchen table, you help residents make their homes energy efficient. You know that every resident and every home is different, and with your people skills, Health that everyone can go through the sustainability process at their own pace. Where necessary, you help with requesting and assessing quotes and you are in close contact with your colleagues in the OWO municipalities to take as much of the burden off the resident as possible. And yes, that includes paperwork such as applying for the ISDE subsidy. Whatever the resident needs, you are there to help. 

Here's what we offer you

• Attractive terms of employment; an attractive salary according to scale 9 of the collective labor agreement for municipalities (max. $
  , $4,811 gross per month for full-time employment), an Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17.05%, a pension scheme through ABP, and discounts on various insurance policies.
• A varied job; one day you give a presentation to our volunteer energy coaches, the next day you help a resident request quotes from local companies.
• Plenty of opportunities for development through training, courses, and workshops in the areas of financing options, energy consulting, or technical skills needed to perform the role of energy scout.
• Room for your ideas; if you think things can be done differently we are open to that.
• Excellent work/life balance; we will provide you with a laptop and a cell phone so you can work from home as well as in the office.
• Attention to your vitality; participation in our vitality program, annual multiple activities with the entire organization and team, and a fun work café!
• An induction program in which you can develop further. We periodically evaluate with you how things are going and what additional support is needed.
• A good working atmosphere; at the office, you are greeted by your colleagues and there is certainly no shortage of humor here. 

Who are you?

We are all different, and that is wonderful. It means that together we can achieve much more than we could alone. However, all our energy explorers share a number of characteristics. Do you recognize yourself in these? 

• You enjoy working with others and believe in being better together.
• You like to try things out and do things a little differently.
• You want to make a difference for our residents every day.
• You feel responsible for your work and tasks.
• You have an open mind and are open to other ways of thinking and doing things.
• You are a good networker and connector.
• You bring people together and come up with great solutions.
• You easily make contact and know how to inspire people's trust.
• You have experience with subsidy and financing opportunities in the field of energy, or you are open to learning more about this.
• You have a passive command of the Frisian language, and if you can also speak it, that would be very welcome for some of our residents.
• You don't mind having flexible working hours, and working in the evenings is no problem for you either.
• You have a driver's license and your own transportation, and you don't mind traveling long distances for work. 

This is us

Ooststellingwerf, Weststellingwerf, and Opsterland: three rural municipalities in Southeast Friesland with a combined population of over 80,000, 55 villages, a diverse landscape, and lots of greenery. Because we are similar municipalities, we work together a lot. This also applies to the energy and heat transition. Every day, we are committed to our people and businesses in our villages. We open doors to new ways of doing things and look beyond our landscapes. Our motto? It is possible. And we believe that it will be even better if we do it together. 

A good working atmosphere, plenty of humor, interest in each other, and a high five for a smart solution. We are open to everyone. And with us, you can be who you are. You will be given the space to organize your work in a way that suits you. We consider your development important and are happy to contribute to it. And we encourage you to go on an adventure. We give you the space, will you take it? 

Have questions?

Let me know! My name is Lisanne Runhart (energy scout) and my phone number is 06 10017345. You can also send me a WhatsApp message. We can also meet up and have a cup of coffee together! 

Getting excited?

Show us who you are and apply! Who knows, this could be the start of a wonderful adventure. Approach us in a way that suits you. This could be with a letter and resume, an application video, or in another way. We love to be surprised! We welcome your response until May 11, 2025.