South Puget Sound Community College Looking for Program Manager A – Sustainability & Energy Manager Full Time

Salary: $4,072.00 – $5,479.00 Monthly

Department: Facilities(406)

Opening
Date: 07/18/2023

Our Opportunity

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South Puget
Sound Community College (SPSCC) seeks a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Program Manager A- Sustainability
& Energy Manager.  

This position is responsible for the support of energy and building operations at SPSCC. This position tracks
regulatory compliance associated with Greenhouse gas reduction, Clean Buildings act, carbon reduction, energy and utility conservation, and
associated reporting. This position is also responsible for oversight of energy consumption, and meter data management.  This position
coordinates and interfaces with regulatory agencies such as the Department of Ecology, Department of Commerce, and the State Board for
Community and Technical Colleges.

South Puget Sound Community College is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an
emphasis on equity and inclusion among its professional staff. A firm understanding of anti racist policy development coupled with the
skills to eliminate barriers that harm underrepresented people is a college requirement. The students that we serve come from a variety of
backgrounds. On average, 43% of SPSCC students are people of color.  We strongly encourage members of the underrepresented groups, veterans,
and bi- or multi-lingual individuals to apply for this position to help meet the needs of our diverse students and service
district.

And if that isn’t enough?  We also offer: 

• A healthy work/life balance for our
  employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in
  the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of
  our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of
  delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to
  downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses – permits are not
  required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek, which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty
  and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved
  sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events
  on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are
  FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert
  Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around
  issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development. Current Employee Resource
  Groups include:
  • Staff and Faculty of Color (SFOC) ERG – an employee network which strives to create an intentional and relational
    foundation for community and trust building across different groups through shared values.
  • The LGBTQIA+ ERG creates a space for
    LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at the college to share resources, build support and community, and work towards greater equity and
    accessibility. 

What You’ll Do

Campus utilities management:

• Building performance:
  • Audit utility usage
    • Trending – Weekly, Monthly, and Annual
      Utilization
    • Monitor Performance against Standard Operating Parameters
    • Report Anomalies to Maintenance and
      Administration
    • Provide Monthly Building Performance Report
    • Track Historic Records for Current and Future Use
      Comparisons
  • Analytics
    • Monitor Automated system alarms – Identify and report issues
    • Coordinate with
      Assistant Director or HVAC Technicians regarding issues that do not Auto Correct within System Capabilities
    • Coordinate with vendors
      to build and maintain Control system dashboards
  • Performance monitoring
    • Building
      controls
      • Electrical/lighting
        1. Monitor consumption for irregularities in utilization
        2. Review peak load conditions and
           address high cost situations
        3. Audit buildings to identify problems with sensors, schedules, and opportunities for
           conservation
        4. Develop strategies to reduce peak load usage
      • HVAC
        • Review building temperatures and report
          non-conforming conditions
        • Review equipment start-up times and peak load data to identify opportunities to reduce energy impact and
          associated utility costs
        • Develop strategies to improve peak load usage 
      • Water
        • Monitor consumption
          utilization to identify leaks and opportunities for improving conservation
• Budget and
  expenditures
  • Audit Utility Usage
  • Audit Utility Billings
  • Reconcile Invoices
  • Submit for
    Payment
    • Electricity, gas, water, garbage, sewer, recycle, document destruction, and fuel bills
  • Track cost savings
    and cost avoidance
• Grant management
  • Monitor energy/utility/equipment grant
    opportunities
• Institutional fuel management
  • Fuel tracking system
    administration
    • Programs
    • Vehicles
    • Drivers
    • Card management
  • Monthly reporting and
    monitoring
    • Identify and report usage anomalies
  • Budget chargeback to departments
    monthly

Energy conservation and utility analytics:

• Sustainability, energy conservation, and
  preservation management
  • Initiate, engage, and promote initiatives related to these responsibilities.
• Clean
  Buildings Law compliance
  • This position will act as the Clean Buildings “Qualified Person”
  • Energy Management
    plan
  • O&M program
  • Reviews and certifies commissioning reports
  • Community Engagement and Training
  • Documentation
    & Reporting
• Energy dashboard management
  • Manage and maintain dashboard data communications
  • Develop
    and monitor building dashboard energy Information
• Portfolio Manager system and data
  management
  • Documentation, maintenance, and data validation
  • Reporting
  • Monitor and communicate performance as
    directed
• Green House Gas Emissions reduction plan administration
  • Monitor GHG Emissions
    Reductions
  • Coordinate efforts towards Benchmark Reduction Goals
• Sub-meter monitoring and
  maintenance
  • Monthly meter readings and calibration audits
  • Data entry/transfer to control system
    software
• PSE MyDataManager Administration
  • Utility Meter Monitoring and Auditing

• Account Management
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications You Possess

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Building Operator Certification (BOC) Level 1 or greater or willing/able to complete Building Operator
  Certification (BOC) Level 1 within one year. 
• Proficient with database and spreadsheet use, creating and manipulating data and
  formulas to generate reports and perform audits.
• Advanced computer skills – strong MS Office skills, using computer applications
  such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, presentation, internet, and email functions.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational
  skills, ability to work independently prioritize multiple tasks, and accommodate numerous interruptions.  Position requires high degree of
  accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience monitoring utility data and performing reconciliations.
• Ability to communicate
  effectively and accurately, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work, cooperate, and communicate respectfully with diverse coworkers
  and members of the public.
• Experience with campus building facilities and utility systems such as natural gas, electricity, and
  water.

To Apply

1. Cover letter addressed to the Screening Committee highlighting your ability to perform
   the responsibilities and competencies described in the job posting.
2. Current resume/CV showing all educational and professional
   experience which demonstrates how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications.

Top candidates will be notified directly
to interview for this position. Selection will be based on the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed in
this job posting as identified in the materials requested above. Applications with comments directing the reader to see attachments will be
considered incomplete.
 
Veterans Preference
Applicants who meet the minimum
qualifications and are wishing to claim Veterans Preference should redact their personally identifiable information from a copy of their
United States Department of Veterans Affairs honorable discharge documentation and email to [email protected] with the job number for which they are applying in the subject line.
 
Background
Check Condition of Employment
Employment with the college is contingent upon the successful completion of a
comprehensive background check. Any adverse information will be considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically preclude a
candidate from employment.

Bargaining Unit
This position has been designated as a bargaining unit position
represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees.
 
South Puget Sound Community College values
diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator

South Puget Sound Community College provides
equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination
includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). SPSCC provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students,
employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, Title II and Title IX, Samantha Dotson,
Executive Human Resource Officer /Title IX Coordinator, 360-596-5361, [email protected], Building 25,
Room 220, 2011 Mottman Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512;  South Puget Sound Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment.
Applicants
needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at (360)
596-5500.

Benefits

A generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term
disability, retirement, and optional deferred compensation programs. The position is eligible to participate in the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) retirement plan. Employees have the option to participate in two
tax-deferred retirement investment programs. For health benefit information go to Washington Health Care
Authority 

COMPENSATION
Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation package, with an employee
benefits package worth about 30% of your salary. 

VACATION AND SICK LEAVE
Annual leave includes vacation, 11 paid
holidays, and 12 days of sick leave. Additional leave may fluctuate as a result of the WFSE union bargaining agreement 

For more
benefits information please visit our Employee Benefits website.