Manager, Energy Conservation

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Manager, Energy Conservation

Job Description Summary:

The Energy Conservation Manager will be responsible for analyzing current energy usage and developing the district's energy management plan to provide a quality learning environment with cost-effective energy utilization. The Energy Conservation Manager will collaborate with all college constituencies to develop a working model for the integration of energy management and other sustainable concepts and practices into the operations of the college. The Energy Conservation Manager will be tasked with advancing the energy component of Austin Community College's (ACC) Climate Action Plan. The Energy Conservation Managerwill work in collaboration with various departments across the district, including Campus Operations Department, Facilities and Construction Department, and outside vendors, contractors, and students. TheEnergy Conservation Manager will identify desirable energy conservation initiatives; assess cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and impact; and gain acceptance by the college community.This position will monitor and analyze energy consumption and costs, oversee campus metering and energy monitoring programs, identify funding opportunities, and coordinate energy retrofit projects and energy audits, including a retro-commissioning/monitoring-based commissioning process for the district. This position will also promote effective standards and procedures for the operation of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, ensuring comfortable and efficient indoor environments.

Job Description:

Description of Duties and Tasks

1. Provides technical review of architectural plans and specifications regarding lighting, HVAC, and controls of new and renovation designs to ensure energy efficiency.

2. Develops standards for capital improvement projects and specifications for upgrading and expansion of building systems including but not limited to mechanical & electrical systems.

3. Coordinates the development, implementation, and maintenance of the college's energy conservation initiatives, including developing and tracking the performance metrics of carbon footprints to meet the district's climate neutrality goals.

4. Monitors and analyzes the district's electricity, water, and gas usage and makes suggestions for improvement.

5. Monitors and manages the district's existing renewable energy portfolio as well as new renewable energy projects.

6. Participates in the shared governance process as an energy and sustainability liaison providing technical knowledge on ACC's energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.

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