Job Description
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
JOB CODE 20320
| Effective Date: | 12/92A |
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The fundamental reason this classification exists is to develop and maintain all controls and computerized energy management systems for City facilities. The incumbent is responsible for applying basic engineering fundamentals to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain City buildings and facilities at their most energy efficient level. Work involves use of software and hardware in computers and microprocessors for systems design, programming, developing and modifying existing systems and programs, troubleshooting, and maintenance for the objective of creating an optimum system of operation. Work is performed under technical supervision of a registered professional engineer for review with latitude for use of independent judgment and initiative. Administrative supervision may be provided by either a registered engineer, a Deputy Public Works Director, or section supervisor, depending on work location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Designs, develops, and updates energy management programs with computer aid for large heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems;
- Develops, modifies, and writes automation systems computer programs;
- Serves as liaison with facility automation systems representatives to coordinate equipment services;
- Evaluates efficiency of current energy management programs;
- Coordinates automation system operation with HVAC operating system personnel;
- Conducts building energy audits to identify major energy consumption areas and optimize HVAC equipment operation;
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Basic engineering principles and practices.
- Large heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, controls, and psychrometrics.
- Operations of large-scale automation systems.
- Microprocessor technology and programming.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Use a personal computer for report writing and spreadsheet analysis.
- Perform basic mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using a calculator to calculate loads.
- Communicate orally in the English language with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
- Translate procedures into computer programming language.
Additional Requirements:
- Some positions will require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work assignment, location or shift.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Three years of experience in HVAC operations and maintenance, including one year developing
and maintaining a computer-based HVAC system for an energy management program, and a
bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field. Other combinations of
experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.