Director (III) of Sustainability

The Director (III) of Sustainability at Los Rios Community College District in Sacramento, CA, oversees energy conservation strategies, building systems operations, and the implementation of Zero Net Energy goals. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, providing technical support, evaluating staff performance, and ensuring compliance with energy regulations. The role requires strong technical assessment skills, knowledge of energy systems, and effective communication abilities.
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
California Community Colleges website then "Minimum
Qualifications Handbook".

Application Instructions

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete
and submit:
• Los Rios Community College District Application
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Letter 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 click here.

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Do not submit additional materials that are not
requested.