Manager, Energy and Sustainability

Position Type:
LEAD - CENTRAL OFFICE PROFESSIONAL/MANAGER, ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY (V16391)

Date Posted:
10/29/2024

Location:
PULASKI PARK ENERGY (159008)

Closing Date:
11/03/2024BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Manager, Energy & Sustainability

TITLE CODE: V16391

SCHEDULE: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Director, Facilities Support Services

DEFINITION: Plans, organizes, and directs the systemwide energy management and sustainability program. Provides administrative and technical support to the Director, Facilities Support Services, and the Chief Operating Officer. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Coordinates capital program activities with the work of the Office of Facilities Construction and Improvement, Office of Facilities Support Services, and other BCPS departments.
• Serves as the liaison between the BCPS Office of Purchasing, Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee (BRCPC), and utility service providers as needed to negotiate and manage contracts for the supply of, water, heating oil, natural gas, propane, and electricity. Represents BCPS at BRCPC energy board meetings.
• Supervises and establishes goals for the Energy Management Analyst position. Plans, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of employees. Conducts performance evaluations. Recommends promotions, transfers, and demotions.
• Prepares and manages an energy budget. Analyzes energy costs and consumption at approximately 180 facilities. Develops and implements energy conservation plans and strategies as well as programs associated with energy performance contracts.
• Tracks and analyzes monthly energy cost and consumption data. Performs statistical analysis of all energy cost and consumption on a monthly basis in order to provide requisite budget projections. Serves as a member of the BCPS budget projections committee.
• Collaborates with all BCPS stakeholders to encourage, develop, and implement sustainable practices, preservation of natural resources, environmental stewardship, and responsible energy use.
• Serves as project manager on all energy related projects including multi-million-dollar energy performance contracts.
• Manages an operating budget. Oversees the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and tools. Prepares specifications for use by the Purchasing Office in the procurement of items. Participates in pre-bid meetings and bid evaluations.
• Develops documents explaining the purpose, scope, and operation of each functional area administered. Assists in the development of the Department of Facilities Management Operating Manual and other related documents.
• Develops and maintains a utility bill tracking system and comprehensive databases of energy cost and consumption data. Uses and implements software programs to manage energy cost and consumption and make energy cost and consumption projections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Five years of demonstrated leadership and/or management experience in energy management, large scale commercial energy consumption operations, and/or the administration of energy management programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance, building automation, energy management, energy conservation, energy consumption forecasting, and design and construction.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervising employees.
• Knowledge of the administration of operating budgets.
• Knowledge of personal computers and office, facilities management, and energy management software applications.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of building automation systems.
• Skill in planning, assigning, and coordinating the work of a staff of employees.
• Skill in supervising employees.
• Skill in training employees.
• Skill in preparing reports and maintaining records.
• Skill in administering a budget.
• Skill in operating word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The duties of this class are generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work requires travel to sites throughout Baltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this class may be required to work evenings, weekends, and beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

GRADE: Grade 09 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale.

SALARY: $95,138 - $150,025.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.

OTHER COMPENSATION: This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the OPE Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.

FLSA: Exempt

RETIREMENT: This position is eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holiday's, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ([redacted]). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ([redacted]).

Contact Information

Susan B. Stansbury
Director, Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
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