Energy Program Manager

Makes periodic inspections of county owned buildings and equipment to determine condition and need for energy conservation up-grades; Meets with department heads and/or elected officials on upcoming remodels or special projects; Observes and makes recommendations for energy efficiency operations and maintenance activities related to the upkeep of county owned grounds, buildings, and equipment; Develops and presents quarterly reports on energy usage for all county facilities to leadership team, zone supervisors, and other department staff; Provides leadership and guidance relating to, and management of energy management strategic plans; Serves as the county’s representative on energy-related programs; Monitors energy savings and prepares related reports; Monitors utility costs and rate changes; Motivates employees, evaluates employee performance, resolves complaints, and recommends personnel actions; Oversees the County’s sustainability programs and initiatives; Reviews and researches manufacturers' instruction manuals, assembles operating maintenance manuals, and ensures their availability for reference and emergencies; Makes recommendations for the purchase of energy saving equipment and supplies; Works with outside contractors on special projects; Plans, and implements recycling programs; Implements and manages Building Commissioning programs. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS As required, personally performs a wide variety of activities related to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.) Certification; Assists in the development of the departmental budget; Performs other required duties that relate to the maintenance and operations of all county owned buildings and the promotion of energy conservation; Performs other related duties as required.

• Makes periodic inspections of county owned buildings and equipment to determine condition and need for energy conservation up-grades;
• Meets with department heads and/or elected officials on upcoming remodels or special projects;
• Observes and makes recommendations for energy efficiency operations and maintenance activities related to the upkeep of county owned grounds, buildings, and equipment;
• Develops and presents quarterly reports on energy usage for all county facilities to leadership team, zone supervisors, and other department staff;
• Provides leadership and guidance relating to, and management of energy management strategic plans;
• Serves as the county’s representative on energy-related programs;
• Monitors energy savings and prepares related reports;
• Monitors utility costs and rate changes;
• Motivates employees, evaluates employee performance, resolves complaints, and recommends personnel actions;
• Oversees the County’s sustainability programs and initiatives;
• Reviews and researches manufacturers' instruction manuals, assembles operating maintenance manuals, and ensures their availability for reference and emergencies;
• Makes recommendations for the purchase of energy saving equipment and supplies;
• Works with outside contractors on special projects;
• Plans, and implements recycling programs;
• Implements and manages Building Commissioning programs.
• As required, personally performs a wide variety of activities related to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (L.E.E.D.) Certification;
• Assists in the development of the departmental budget;
• Performs other required duties that relate to the maintenance and operations of all county owned buildings and the promotion of energy conservation;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, Management, Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Three years’ experience in facility management with an emphasis on energy management, monitoring, and reporting; Must have experience supervising professional staff; interpreting and applying laws and regulations; applying for and managing grants and developing grant programs; and monitoring planning; Must have experience creating reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations on utility information; The incumbent must be certified, or must become certified within the first year of employment, by the Association of Energy Managers as an Energy Manager; Comprehensive knowledge in the practice and principles of energy conservation in building construction, building maintenance, and related public works projects; Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations and programs related to energy supply and demand; Comprehensive knowledge of the methods of energy conservation and generation; Comprehensive knowledge of resource technology and application; Good knowledge of ASHRAE Standards; Good knowledge of management, principles, and practices, including experience in budgetary processes and resource allocations; Good ability to exercise sound judgment; Good ability to get along well with fellow employees, elected officials, and department heads; Good ability to plan and supervise the accomplishment of the maintenance and operations energy programs; Good ability to supervise and motivate the work of others; Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Good ability to read, interpret, and apply building plans, repair manuals, specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and building codes; Good ability to operate motor vehicles, including light trucks safely. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Incumbent must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license; The incumbent must pass a Sheriff's Office security clearance (criminal records) check; The incumbent may be required to assist with any or all of the duties performed by the Operations Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, Management, Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required;
• Three years’ experience in facility management with an emphasis on energy management, monitoring, and reporting;
• Must have experience supervising professional staff; interpreting and applying laws and regulations; applying for and managing grants and developing grant programs; and monitoring planning;
• Must have experience creating reports, interpreting data, and making recommendations on utility information;
• The incumbent must be certified, or must become certified within the first year of employment, by the Association of Energy Managers as an Energy Manager;
• Comprehensive knowledge in the practice and principles of energy conservation in building construction, building maintenance, and related public works projects;
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations and programs related to energy supply and demand;
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods of energy conservation and generation;
• Comprehensive knowledge of resource technology and application;
• Good knowledge of ASHRAE Standards;
• Good knowledge of management, principles, and practices, including experience in budgetary processes and resource allocations;
• Good ability to exercise sound judgment;
• Good ability to get along well with fellow employees, elected officials, and department heads;
• Good ability to plan and supervise the accomplishment of the maintenance and operations energy programs;
• Good ability to supervise and motivate the work of others;
• Good ability to communicate verbally and in writing;
• Good ability to read, interpret, and apply building plans, repair manuals, specifications, blueprints, engineering drawings, sketches and building codes;
• Good ability to operate motor vehicles, including light trucks safely.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Idaho driver’s license;
• The incumbent must pass a Sheriff's Office security clearance (criminal records) check;
• The incumbent may be required to assist with any or all of the duties performed by the Operations Department.

Subject to 24-hour call back in order to supervise and/or assist with projects in progress. Must be able to be reached by telephone after hours; Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions; May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.; Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks. DISCLAIMER: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran’s Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed “key positions” in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.

• Subject to 24-hour call back in order to supervise and/or assist with projects in progress. Must be able to be reached by telephone after hours;
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

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• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account
• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave
• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• AFLAC