Director (III) of Sustainability

Company: Los Rios Community College District
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary
The Director of Sustainability performs duties under the general direction of the Director of Facilities Maintenance in areas pertaining to the development and implementation of energy and resource conservation strategies and policies, operational effectiveness of building systems, utility infrastructure systems, mechanical, and electrical systems. The Director provides technical support and engineering guidance in the maintenance, operations, planning, design, alteration and construction of Los Rios facilities; manages and coordinates the daily operations of the Energy Management and Utility Tracking effort; plans and oversees implementation of District's Zero Net Energy (ZNE) goals; supervises and evaluates performance of assigned staff.
Knowledge and Abilities:Must be able to make accurate technical assessment of existing conditions relative to energy consumption and building and operational systems practices, and prioritize and implement operational and maintenance procedures that result in energy efficient cost effective facilities operations. Identify, plan and manage capital outlay projects, equipment repair/replacements, utility infrastructure improvements, and EMS/controls expansion projects that will conserve energy, reduce operational costs, and help meet the District's ZNE goals. Ability to make long range energy needs assessments and develop projects and contingency plans to accommodate continuity of utilities services. Working knowledge of power generation, energy procurement/distribution systems, technological advancements, and acquisition strategies in a deregulated environment. Knowledge of central plant mechanical design characteristics, HVAC/boiler/chiller systems operations, electrical and utility distribution systems, interior/exterior lighting and controls, metering, rebate programs, and utility provider billing information systems. Ability to follow and analyze existing and proposed legislation relative to energy/utilities and make recommendations accordingly. Experience with personal computers in the area of word processing, spreadsheets, specialty software for energy management, and database applications. Knowledge of public contract codes, UBC, OSHA, fire and life safety regulations; ability to prepare specifications, and prepare clear, complete and concise reports and correspondence. Must communicate effectively and prepare and deliver reports to various groups including the governing board; have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic and socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our college community. Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends when necessary and perform other duties as assigned.
Typical Duties
Administration

• Managing of the District's Energy Management and Utility Tracking efforts and management of electrical and HVAC departments energy conservation efforts and ZNE efforts.
• Establishing and promulgating operational and design guidelines and standards for these areas that reflect peak efficiency in terms of safety, economy, and regulatory compliance.
• Developing and maintaining Energy and Utility Monitoring System. Design and implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs for ensuring optimal energy efficiency.
• Assisting in preparation of departmental budgets, reports, organizational review, monitoring of energy consumption, coordination of projects with campus and facilities maintenance staff.
• Coordinating with local utility providers and regulatory agencies on project development, analysis and evaluation, and execution.
• Supervising staff.
• Administering district policies, regulations and operational procedures.Maintenance and Operations
  • Analyzing mechanical, electrical, and utility systems technical and procedural operations with supervisors to identify specific conservation measures.
  • Monitoring, evaluating; and managing the district's participation in rebate programs with industry, utility providers, and local, state, and federal agencies.
  • Designing and prioritizing expansion of Honeywell & Open Platform Energy Management Systems and Lucid Submetering & Utility Tracking Platform throughout District facilities.
  • Scheduling and assigning projects and work requests with maintenance staff, consultants, contractors, and support staff.
  • Reviewing utility invoices.
  • Measuring, quantifying, and preparing periodic reports on energy savings achievements.
  • insuring compliance with District ZNE goals; efficient and most effective methods of energy utilization by forecasting, planning and monitoring cost savings for all district utility accounts.
  • Developing and maintaining energy awareness program, conservation tips, and Energy Management & Sustainability Operations Manuals (EM&S Ops Manual) for District facilities.
  • Devising strategies to demonstrate the importance of energy and resource conservation within the campus community and promote the conservation ethic as an institutional tenet.Plant Remodeling, Alterations, and Modernization
    • Developing District engineering standards for all mechanical and utilities related projects.
    • Developing utility systems master plan considering growth projections and load demands.
    • Planning and preparing project proposals for Scheduled Maintenance and Special Repairs state funding program.
    • Investigating and review opportunities for other public agency and local utility grants to fund new and ongoing projects.
    • Providing support to planning department in review of plans, documents, and submittals on remodels and new projects for compliance with District energy conservation and engineering design standards.Other Related Duties
      • Overseeing the evaluation, training, professional development, and unit effectiveness of department staff; administer applicable collective bargaining contract provisions and participates in union negotiation activities.
      • Filing of reports, operational permits, and any other documentation required by regulatory agencies with oversight/authority in Director's purview.
      • Attending and representing the District in area of responsibility at inter/intra-District meetings and to other public or community forums as directed.
      • Preparing board agenda items and attend board meetings; respond to emergency calls at night and on weekends or holidays, as necessary; perform other duties and special studies as assigned by the Director of Facilities Maintenance. Performing other duties as assigned.
        Minimum Qualifications
        Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by the time of hire.Have one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator's administrative assignment.Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
        
        NOTE:Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators' in California Community Colleges which can be found at the website then "Minimum Qualifications Handbook".
        Application Instructions
        Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:Los Rios Community College District ApplicationResume or Curriculum VitaeLetter of Interest
        NOTES:Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified. Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Applicants are required to submit official transcripts within 60 days of the time of hire. Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts. Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States. Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations
        .Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
        
        
        
        
        
        

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