Energy Specialist

The Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring an Energy Specialist to analyze energy consumption, develop management strategies, and coordinate energy projects. The role requires a bachelor's degree and two years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plans, vacation, and paid holidays. The position is located in Los Angeles, CA, and is not a remote job.
COMPANY: Los Angeles Unified School District

POSITION: Energy Specialist

SALARY DETAILS

$46.30-$56.90 Hourly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Open: 03/07/2025

Close: 03/25/2025

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

THIS RECRUITMENT

LAUSD's Eco-Sustainability Office is committed to developing and implementing programs that support the District's sustainability mission by raising awareness of environmental stewardship and providing healthy, sustainable learning environments for all District students.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyzes District gas, water, and electrical consumption to identify usage trends, including energy and water waste, and develops recommendations regarding energy consumption and energy equipment based on energy audits, and cost/benefit and life-cycle studies.
• Analyzes energy markets and develops supply and demand side management strategies to mitigate or enhance the District’s position relative to energy matters.
• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies regarding the permitting, record keeping, and testing of District energy consuming equipment.
• Assists in analyzing utility rates.
• Verifies that specific energy savings are achieved according to pre-determined goals.
• Assists with the formulation of policies and procedures pertinent to the Energy Management Unit and District energy equipment.
• Analyzes government guidelines, laws, rules, regulations, and proposed legislation or other proactive actions and makes recommendation based on such analyses.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules energy retrofit projects.

For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc, under >Employee Resources and select >Job Descriptions. Search for the position under its official title.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably supplemented by courses in statistics, cost analysis, report writing, engineering, data processing, energy management, energy auditing, or urban planning. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of four years of the educational requirement, provided that the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent is obtained.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of technical experience evaluating the efficiency of electrical or mechanical systems and equipment, or in the design of heating, lighting, or ventilation or energy systems and equipment, preferably as part of an energy conservation program.

OR

Two (2) years of experience coordinating a major program or project relating to energy conservation, or related areas, preferably in a school district environment. This experience must include responsibility for data analysis, cost estimation, and the preparation of reports.

OR

Two (2) years of any combination of the experience described above.

Special:

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the application process, please contact our help desk at 213-241-3455 and/or email them at helpmeapply@lausd.net while describing the issues you are experiencing. They are the best source in helping you resolve any application issues.