BUILDING AUTOMATION & ENERGY SPECIALIST

BUILDING AUTOMATION & ENERGY SPECIALIST

Love smart tech and saving energy? In this role, you’ll use Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems to fine-tune HVAC and mechanical systems across City buildings, keeping departments comfortable while minimizing energy use.

"Think of it as being the energy expert behind the scenes, making our buildings smarter and more efficient every day."

Target Hiring Range: $72,000.00 - $87,000.00 Based on Experience

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under limited supervision, this position utilizes direct digital control (DDC) technologies installed in our commercial buildings to minimize energy consumption from HVAC and related mechanical systems by adjusting DDC systems for activities of various City departments, divisions, and partner agencies; provides guidance and training to City agencies in energy management; recommends and develops new energy management quality programs and standards; makes presentations involving energy management to City administration. Reports to the Building Administrator. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works with DDC and building automation systems to include Trane, Delta, Carrier, and Honeywell to schedule system performance for building occupancy and minimize energy consumption. Administers the utility bill software management platform; works with departments City-wide to coordinate utility bill approvals and training in the utility bill software management platform; manages electronic bill payment integrations. Uses data from the utility bill payment software to analyze the results of facility efficiency improvements. Identifies and recommends strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of the City’s building portfolio through energy reduction initiatives. Performs trend analysis on energy use data in City buildings and recommends strategies for optimizing the energy performance of the City’s property portfolio. Ensures that energy management inquiries are answered in a timely and accurate manner. Perform other work as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARD Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE • Safety - Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to the operation of HVAC equipment. • Direct Digital Controls (DDC) – Knowledge of building automation systems for HVAC mechanical systems such as Trane, Delta, Carrier, Honeywell, or similar intelligent climate and energy solution manufacturers. • Energy Management – Knowledge of energy conservation strategies used to min8imize environmental impact through sustainable actions and processes. 

REQUIRED SKILLS • Research and Analysis – Ability to research and analyze information, methods and techniques related energy conservation programs. Ability to perform statistical analysis and forecasting formulations to recommend an appropriate course of action. • Interpersonal Relationships – Ability to develop and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with customers, employees, managers, and representatives from other departments and organizations. • Computer Skills – Ability to utilize a personal computer with basic applications, DDC applications to manage scheduling of HVAC mechanical systems, and utility bill processing software to manage utility bill payments for the entire City. 

REQUIRED ABILITIES • Time Management - Plans and organizes daily work routine. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Implements work activities in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. • Communication – Communicates ideas verbally and in writing effectively so others will understand. Listens and understands information and ideas being presented verbally and in writing. Prepares written reports or logs, and conducts effective presentations. • Financial Management – Performs arithmetic, algebraic, and statistical applications to perform purchasing and financial transactions. Employs economic and accounting principles and practices to the analysis and reporting of budgeting data. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration or a related field with 5-7 years of energy conservation, HVAC systems, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Training in related specialties such as energy efficiency and/or renewable energy technologies, sustainable community design, USGBC LEED training, or Certified Energy Management programs preferred. Experience working with building automation DDC systems preferred. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check. All employees in the Department of General Services may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. • Some lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). • Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. SENSORY REQUIREMENTS • Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. • Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

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