Energy Program Manager in

Job Title

To plan, budget, implement, monitor, and evaluate energy conservation and renewable resource activities; implements state and federally funded energy programs; performs related duties as required.

Job Description

Ada County Operations on a daily basis ensures that county-owned buildings and facilities are properly built, consistently maintained, and operating at peak performance. Explore the many initiatives we implement to ensure cost-effective management of all resources.

Essential Functions

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.

Job Requirements

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 ; 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.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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 o