Energy Manager

Full Job Description

Principal Duties
The energy manager is responsible for:

• assessing employment and training needs, designing, developing, and implementing new programs to meet these needs;
• Incumbents may act as the State Coordinator for special federal programs and/or represent the agency on various interagency committees and task forces that determine program policy and service delivery.
• Participation in the Governors Military Energy Collaborative to represent UTARNG as a leader in Utah's effort to involve all agencies in the campaign to reduce energy consumption.
• Maintain the Adjutant General's energy policy which is aligned with the Presidential Energy Order and the Governor's Energy Executive Order
• Maintain the energy utilization database on the National Guard Bureau Army Water and Energy Reporting System (AWERS) website.
• Maintain Brightly Software database and produce monthly consumption reports for distribution to individuals in command while continually reviewing utility invoices for improper billings, applicable rate structures, and accurate account/meter numbers. etc.
• identify energy conversation projects that are in line with the National Guard energy policy.
• Led efforts to reduce energy consumption by 2% annually while maintaining a comfortable and safe working environment for Utah National Guard employees.
• Facilitate state-wide implementation of building automation controls with the latest software revision to accommodate interface with currently installed legacy hardware.
• Attend necessary training to maintain Certified Energy Status.
• Conform with ISO 14001 standards; work with other National Guard units in a collaborative effort in energy conservation; manage ESCO contracts.
• Perform QA/QC of existing BAS controls at all UTARNG locations

The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate for this position will possess:

• Knowledge of energy management practices over a broad range of facilities scattered throughout multiple locations.
• A solid understanding of BAS (Building Automation Systems) and numerous control system suppliers.
• Knowledge of BAS programming, new and renovation construction practices, LEED, High-Performance Building Standards, budgeting principles, project management, and supervisory experience.

Why You Should Join Our Team
This position is just waiting for you to apply. You will get to work in a terrific work environment in the field you always wanted to and also get the State of Utah's great benefits package. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency

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Requirements

• Manages one or more statewide or agency wide Energy program(s). Determines program goals and objectives and/or chairs committees established to support the program.
• Plans and supports projects and/or programs. Writes (or discusses) project/program plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or finding(s).
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of agency or program; prepares and updates plans and priorities.
• Develops, evaluates, or reviews plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities; assesses feasibility of proposals.
• Coordinates projects and ensures adequate administrative controls, quality, and procedural efficiencies.
• Acts as a resource for management and staff; provides technical support within area of responsibility.
• Manages and submits the annual Energy Performance, Resilience, and Readiness (AEPRR) per DOD guidance.
• Provide monthly reports of renewable energy production.
• establish and maintain relationships with utility provider representatives.

Qualifications

(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• principles, theories, and practices of business administration including accounting, human and material resource management in organizations, sales and marketing, economics, and office information and organizing systems
• use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions
• develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program or change in operations
• applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
• establish objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives
• agency objectives, organization, structure and mission
• evaluate information against a set of standards
• develop and/or implement new policies/procedures/standards and/or rules/regulations
• arrange, coordinate, or schedule time and details
• coordinate the activities or tasks of people, groups and/or organization(s)
• provide technical assistance to users
• assess organizational needs such as staffing, training, security, etc.
• agency and/or organizational program(s)
• speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally

Additional Information

Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc.

Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.