Job Posting – Energy Manager with Johnston County Public Schools

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10/13/2022 Job Posting

Smithfield, NC

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See information below about opportunities for engineering positions with Johnston County Public Schools in Smithfield, NC.

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Job Type     Full-time

Position Overview

Johnston County Public Schools is seeking an innovative, highly motivated, skilled, and service-oriented individual to lead a successful and sustainable energy management program across the school district.  This individual uses established and/or innovative best practices so JCPS will be good stewards of the environment and energy resources while minimizing utility costs for taxpayers.  This role strategically develops short, mid, and long-term strategies to meet performance goals while working cooperatively with HVAC, Controls, Plumbing, Electrical, Renovation, and New Construction teams.  This is a high-level position and is integral to the vision and mission of JCPS.

Position Responsibilities:

    • Introduces and oversees a successful energy conservation program for the school district, including guidelines for use, monitoring of, and energy reduction goals without sacrificing student and staff safety or comfort (there is an established temperature control policy in place and makes recommendations and improvements to).
    • Benchmarks, audits, and identifies inefficiencies with energy and water consumption to make adjustments while minimizing costs to the fullest extent possible or achieving an identified energy savings goal.  Tools such as Capturis are provided to assist in data collection and reporting.
    • Works in collaboration with Facility Service departments to discover maintenance needs and provide an exceptional indoor air quality environment conducive for teaching/learning.
    • Contributes and offers insight to the design of new construction and capital improvement projects including energy savings projects projecting a return on investment.
    • Must have the ability to analyze utility data, compile reports for tracking and forecasting, identify issues, and maintain utility budgets.
    • Identify and apply for potential grant funding sources.  JCPS employs a grant writer to assist with this task.
    • Works closely with school staff to ensure energy needs are scheduled and met while ensuring proposed energy efficiencies are followed.
    • Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.