Job Title: Energy Specialist Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director of Energy Management Pay Grade: Admin Pay 5

& Custodial Operations

Dept. /School: District Operations Days: 227

Primary Purpose: The Energy Supervisor serves as the “face” of ECISD’s energy conservation program and works to establish accountability for energy consumption in the school district.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• CEM-Certified Energy Manager Preferred.

Special Knowledge Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel and energy tracking software.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient and organized manner.

Experience:

• Experience in energy management, preventative maintenance, data analysis, and public relations preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that the energy management program is supportive of the instructional goals of the district.
• Analyze and interpret technical data and communicate it to non-technical individuals.
• Exercise good judgment in implementation of policy.
• Leverage communication skills to encourage change.
• Maintain favorable public relations in a professional manner.
• Conduct building energy audits at irregular hours (nights, weekends, early mornings, holiday’s etc.).
• Meet deadlines and produce reports on the energy program as required.
• Other job-related duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Energy Manager in conducting building audits
• Supervise the Energy Manager in use and maintenance of the EMS system.
• Supervise the Energy Manager creating reports through the ECAP to better understand the districts energy consumption.
• Supervise the Energy Manager in maintaining the balance between energy saving measures and the best learning environment for the students and staff.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; may use small hand tools and instruments; light truck or van

Posture:

Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; may work in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Motion:

Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolding; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension and overhead reaching; frequent driving

Lifting:

Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds)

Environment:

Work outside and inside on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district-wide travel

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