METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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1 METROPOLITAN NASHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Energy Manager F&GM FLSA: Exempt Job Code Revision Date: Salary Plan & Pay Grade: Support; SCH013 Revised By: Dennis Neal EEO Code: 512 Comp Reviewed By: James Hockaday Grant Funded? Local # of months; # of days: 12 months; 260 JOB SUMMARY & PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS REPORTS TO: Director Facility & Grounds Maintenance DEPARTMENT NAME: Facilities & Grounds Maintenance JOB SUMMARY (2-3 sentences): Position is responsible for planning, implementing, operating and monitoring of the school division s energy management program by setting of goals and strategies to save energy, conducting energy audits of the school division s buildings, and providing technical assistance to administrators at the building and central administration level. Serves as the key advisor to the Director of Facility & Grounds Maintenance Department on energy matters. Position outlines energy saving goals; applies analytical and evaluation methods to conduct energy studies and provide equipment and operational recommendations; forecasts future energy costs; prepares reports on energy consumption and utility charges; and negotiates price structures with utility companies. Position also establishes energy optimization protocols and programs/operates an intranet-based energy management system. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS: List, in the order of time spent, the essential tasks performed by the position. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as required. Job Responsibility 1: Job Responsibility 2: Job Responsibility 3: Job Responsibility 4: Job Responsibility 5: Plans, organizes and implements the school division s energy management program, coordinating the energy awareness program, and the training of school division personnel. Establishes utility usage benchmarks for each school/facility; and outlines energy savings targets and objectives. Monitors energy usage against targets and benchmarks to identify facilities not meeting goals of the Energy Management Program. Conduct site visits and performs technical energy studies and audits of facilities to identify energy savings opportunities. Analyzes the infrastructure of the facilities including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, control, water, wastewater, envelope, solid waste, irrigation, and lighting systems; and recommends field improvement measures to equipment and components to minimize energy costs.

2 Job Responsibility 6: Job Responsibility 7: Job Responsibility 8: Job Responsibility 9: Job Responsibility 10: Job Responsibility 11: Job Responsibility 12: Job Responsibility 13: Job Responsibility 14: Job Responsibility 15: Job Responsibility 16: Job Responsibility 17: Job Responsibility 18: Job Responsibility 19: Job Responsibility 20: Job Responsibility 21: Assesses operational characteristics of division facilities; determines areas in which energy conservation measures are needed; and establishes optimization protocols for the operational schedule of the division s energy systems (i.e.: system shut-down, run schedules, and operation setback parameters). Programs, operates, and maintains the division s intranet-based central building automation system to provide remote service to division facilities; develops and maintains building HVAC system operating schedules; reviews and edits control programs to change set points; and performs emergency restarts as necessary. Performs detailed control systems diagnostics for integrity of system operation; and troubleshoots malfunctions. Compiles regular energy reports on the division s utility costs and consumption; and prepares periodic energy management updates. Evaluates historic and present energy consumption data; and applies forecasting and analytical techniques to calculate and project future energy costs for budgeting purposes. Promotes a division-wide energy conservation program to increase awareness of energy use and abuse; and develops energy conservation education materials. Advises the mechanical, electrical, and HVAC trades on the proper operation of energy control systems, energy conservation methods/procedures, and recommended field improvement measures. Develops training programs for personnel to provide the special skills and techniques required to maintain mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment and control systems. Reviews specifications and drawings for construction and renovation projects; coordinates mechanical/electrical design and evaluates major equipment changes in buildings; and participates in final onsite inspections to ensure consistency with the division s energy management program. Maintains currency in local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to energy conservation; interprets applicable building and energy codes, regulations, and standards; and ensures that the division s energy management program is in compliance. Maintains accurate and complete energy management program and fiscal records. Negotiates price structures with utility company personnel and requests the installation/modification of utility services as needed. Researches new and innovative technologies/methodologies within the energy industry; monitors state/national energy policy trends; and makes appropriate recommendations. Maintains effective working relationships with vendors and contractors regarding technical support, warranty work, and system upgrades. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Promotes the participation of faculty, students, and staff in analyzing, monitoring, and assisting in the development and implementation of energy conservation measures. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director of 2

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4 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND IMPACTS DATA RESPONSIBILITY: Data Responsibility refers to information, knowledge, and conceptions obtained by observation, investigation, interpretation, visualization, and mental creation. Data are intangible and include numbers, words, symbols, ideas, concepts, and oral verbalizations. Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, with the ability to swiftly and accurately understand complex data and perform analysis Skill in developing data-supported solutions and using fact-based logic; ability to translate complex analysis in easy-to-understand manner and present to a broad audience PEOPLE RESPONSIBILITY: People Responsibility refers to individuals who have contact with or are influenced by the position. Supervises or directs others by determining or interpreting work procedures, assigning specific duties, maintaining harmonious relations, and promoting efficiency. ASSETS RESPONSIBILITY: Assets Responsibility refers to the responsibility for achieving economies or preventing loss within the organization. Requires responsibility and opportunity for achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the management or handling of supplies of high value or moderate amounts of money. MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Mathematics deals with quantities, magnitudes, and forms and their relationships and attributes by the use of numbers and symbols. Uses addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percentages. COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Communications involves the ability to read, write, and speak. Strong written and verbal communication skills. COMPLEXITY OF WORK: Complexity of Work addresses the analysis, initiative, ingenuity, creativity, and concentration required by the position and the presence of any unusual pressures. Outstanding leadership skills and ability to build high-performing teams through both recruitment and selection and professional development Ability to tackle the operational challenges of the merged school district in a complex, changing political and educational environment IMPACT OF DECISIONS: Impact of Decisions refers to consequences such as damage to property, loss of data or property, exposure of the organization to legal liability, or injury or death to individuals. Ability to manage daily administrative tasks without losing sight of long-term goals and planning. 4

5 EQUIPMENT USAGE: Equipment Usage refers to inanimate objects such as substances, materials, machines, tools, equipment, work aids, or products. A thing is tangible and has shape, form, and other physical characteristics. Handles machines, tools, equipment, or work aids involving moderate latitude for judgment regarding attainment of standard or in selecting appropriate items. SAFETY OF OTHERS: Safety of Others refers to the responsibility for other people s safety, either inherent in the job or to assure the safety of the general public. Requires considerable responsibility for the safety and health of others and/or continuous enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Education Requirements refers to job specific training and education required for entry into the position. Bachelor s Degree required, Master s preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations refers to professional, state, or federal licenses, certifications, or registrations required to enter the position. Driver s License Required. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience Requirements refers to the amount of work experience that is required for entry into the position that would result in reasonable expectation that the person can perform the tasks required by the position. Minimum experience of five (5) years in energy planning and analysis. Must have knowledge of the N.F.P.A., N.E.C., A.D.A. requirements. More specific degree, certification, and experience requirements will be included in the position announcement as vacancies occur. 5

6 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical Demands refers to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language. UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS: Unavoidable Hazards refers to unusual conditions in the work environment that may cause illness or injury. This position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards. SENSORY (ADA) REQUIREMENTS: Sensory Requirements refers to hearing, sight, touch, taste, and smell necessary to perform the tasks required by the position efficiently. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, speaking, sense of smell, and depth perception. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires MNPS to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. 6