Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Job Title
Director of Energy Management

Applications Accepted From
University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO OHIO UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Please complete the online comprehensive application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses. Position will remain open until filled; however, for full consideration, please apply by the posted closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number
20166104S

Job Description

The Director of Energy Management is responsible for energy and water management for Ohio University. This position is responsible for reducing campus energy use intensity, water use intensity, and utility-based greenhouse gas emissions at Ohio University. The individual will also be responsible for utility procurement and utility reporting, management of a revolving utility fund, and monitoring energy/water design loads in construction and renovation projects.

1. Implement operational strategies for energy management: develop and implement operational strategies to reduce energy and water use intensity; provide business case analysis for strategies prior to and post implementation; ensure that energy and flow meters are functioning correctly; utilize funding strategies such as energy rebates, incentives, grants, and energy savings to generate funding for the Energy Management program that can be re-invested in additional energy savings initiatives.
2. Implement design strategies for energy management: provide technical review of plans and specifications regarding lighting, HVAC and controls of new construction and renovation designs to ensure energy efficiency; support updates to design and construction standards to ensure that energy efficiency is designed into construction and renovation projects.
3. Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of Ohio University's decarbonization strategy. Lead planning studies to identify opportunities related to decarbonization, and develop an actionable plan to be presented to leadership to achieve the University's carbon goals.
4. Procure utilities: support electricity, natural gas and renewable energy procurement in collaboration with Purchasing, Legal Affairs, and consultants, and in alignment with the Ohio University Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
5. Track and report utility data: monitor, analyze, report and forecast energy/water consumption, costs and savings on a whole-University basis and on a building-by-building basis; provide measurement and verification services to validate energy performance for new construction and renovations; serve as Ohio University's point of contact for energy management issues and data requests.
6. Supervises multiple student employees.
7. This individual must understand the operation of utility systems at a large institution, be capable of calculating and analyzing energy and water usage, and have experience with utility contracting.
8. This individual will work closely with internal and external teams to analyze data and to assist in making decisions related to the operations of the University. Some of the data may be sensitive and/or confidential.
9. On-site work may be in noisy environments such as mechanical rooms and utility spaces.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Energy Management

Minimum of 8+ years of work-related experience

Minimum of 3 years of management experience

Required: Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to achieve certification/license within 1 year of hire; advanced reasoning, research and analysis skills; management experience; excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to execute good judgment; proficiency in Microsoft Office; valid Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Department
Architecture, Design and Construction

Pay Rate

The full salary range for this position is $68,299 - $117,127. The target salary range for this position is $68,299 - $92,205. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, transgender care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Job Open Date
04/19/2024

Posting Close Date

04/26/2024

Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration

Work Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Subject to 24-hour call in. May work evenings and weekends.

Campus
Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week

Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jonathon Cozad, Associate Vice President of Design and Construction

Diversity Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job Information

Employment Type
full-time regular

Job Family/Subfamily
Engineering, Architecture & Plng-Design & Construction

Career Track & Level
IC 4

Pay Grade
CA&P|19|

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