Job Announcement

Jefferson County Public School
Posted: March 23, 2015

Energy Manager

ADMINISTRATIVE & PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Manager, Energy
Date Prepared: March 20, 2015
Job Code: 2104
Position A/P/T: Professional/Technical
Salary Grade: G-06
Work Year: 12 Months
Department: Facilities
Division: Support Services
Reports To: Executive Director, Facilities

SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and implementation of the District's Utility Conservation Management Plan. The Plan will provide proper environmental conditions through economical and efficient use of utility and financial resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that energy and resource conservation operations are supportive of the instructional goals of the district and promote a comfortable indoor learning environment through the prudent application of available utility resources.

Maintain liaison with the principals, school and central staffs; Maintenance/Operations department; and Planning and Construction Management in order to provide optimum facility comfort, reduce energy consumption levels and comply with district-mandated policies and guidelines.

Support the Resource Conservation Advocate in articulating the district's mission and goals in the area of utility management to the schools and community and establishing appropriate and effective techniques for student, staff and community involvement.

In association with the Resource Conservation Advocate, recommend and implement policies directed toward utility conservation. Including the development of long and short range plans for implementing policies, innovations and capital funded improvements.

Employ effective interpersonal skills to promote, manage and monitor the effectiveness of the Utility Conservation Management Program.

Assist maintenance and construction project managers in evaluating HVAC and energy equipment to ensure effectiveness and compliance with conservation goals.

Review with consultants and equipment suppliers, designs, new technologies and products applicable for potential system or equipment upgrades and retrofits.

Assist site maintenance managers in evaluating and implementing water conservation strategies including irrigation systems and the monitoring of site based water budgets while maintaining site assets in optimum condition.

Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation in the area of HVAC, lighting and power, and utility equipment maintenance.

Pursue an aggressive program to reduce district costs for energy. Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing utility reports, billings, and other documents required. Act as primary contact to solar energy vendor; monitor solar usage and notify vendor of maintenance needs.

Monitor facility activity schedules for all buildings in order to coordinate efficient usage.

Utilize consultants when necessary to identify utility conservation measures.

Compile utility budgets and energy conservation measure cost estimates based upon documented program needs. Review and negotiate energy purchase agreements and make recommendations regarding energy fuel selection.

Pursue outside funding/rebates for system modifications or equipment retrofits.

Implement the policies and directives established by Jeffco Schools Board of Education, Colorado Department of Education, and federal and state law in the area of utility usage and conservation. Provide regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the utility management program.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job success fully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE: 3 to 5 years minimum experience in Energy/Utility Management, mechanical systems design, construction, and/or maintenance, or closely related field.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business or related field with emphasis on facilities management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification required or obtainable within six months of hire, Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional within one year of hire; valid Colorado driver's license.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Strong written/verbal communication, organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate the ability to manage budget; knowledge of energy management program development; basic HVAC operations and equipment; lighting systems and basic electric knowledge. Comparative analysis, return on investment, project management and work group coordination skills are a requirement. Ability to use Microsoft Word or equivalent, Microsoft Excel, utility billing software, and HVAC controls software required for hire.

DECISION MAKING: Ability to work with Building Maintenance, Design and Construction and consultants to develop cost analysis of utility efficient upgrades or retrofits. Work with appropriate departments to determine effect of change in personnel practices on utility consumption. Careful analysis of all factors affecting utility consumption and utility costs are required. Determine feasibility of a project, payback calculations and advise appropriate personnel; provide follow-up accountability and audits. An erroneous decision can incur extra costs to the District due to additional energy consumption or capital expense. The error could adversely impact the general operating budget and result in substantial embarrassment to the District.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Regular contact with administrative/classified staff within/outside department to discuss routine internal matters, obtain/furnish information , resolve routine corrections/adjustments, interpret policy, and maintain relationships; with professional staff outside department to obtain/furnish information, resolve routine corrections/adjustments, interpret policy, and maintain relationships; and professional within department to obtain/furnish information, resolve routine corrections/adjustments, and maintain relationships. Occasional contact with local government to obtain/furnish information and resolve routine corrections/adjustment; with utility provider to obtain/furnish information, resolve routine corrections/adjustments, and negotiate rates. Occasional contact with students and parents to furnish information and maintain relationships; with vendors, contractors, engineers, developers and public agencies to obtain/furnish information and maintain relationships; with State Legislature or Congressional staff to recommend policy and negotiate rates; and with the media, new, press, etc. to furnish information. Annual contact with advisory committees to furnish information and interpret policy; with school support team, Administrative leadership team, and the Board to furnish information and recommend policy; and with citizen or patron committee s to furnish information, interpret policy, and maintain relationships.
SPAN OF CONTROL This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for both budget development and accountability.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY: Provide direct support to school personnel for site utility cost/usage information. Provide classroom support to teachers for all district utility and energy consumption programs. Relay information to all school personnel including students about District policies affecting energy consumption and conservation programs.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Work is self-directed. Strategic planning is directed by Executive Director of Facilities. Self-management skills are a requirement. Ability to make independent judgments, assess building performance within the parameters of District policy, communicate problems to the Executive Director of Facilities, Director of Building Maintenance, Director of Site Maintenance, facility managers, technicians, and building automation technicians accordingly. Operating knowledge of mechanical systems is required to communicate effectively with technicians.

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and taste or smell IAQ (Indoor Air Quality). The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to copy

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to work near moving mechanical parts. This job involves extensive in-district travel; occasional irregular hours, periodic exposure to conditions in mechanical/boiler rooms, ceilings, roofs, and under-floor areas; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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Deadline to Apply: April 6, 2015

Contact: Robin Acree
809 Quail St Bldg 4
Lakewood, CO 80228
Phone: 3039822597
Website: http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org/