Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Environmental And Sustainability Specialist

The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, coordinating, and managing multi-disciplinary environmental health and life safety (HLS) and energy related projects across the district. Follow Board policies and industry best practices while promoting safe and energy-efficient learning environments. The ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential as this position will interface with various stakeholders.

Job duties/responsibilities include completing onsite energy audits of district buildings during both occupied and unoccupied times, identifying opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of the buildings/processes/systems, preparing audit reports containing energy analysis results and recommendations for energy cost savings, managing and completing incentive applications and follow through to district reimbursement, analyzing and reporting records of all utilities and tracking and reporting trend usage, developing, implementing and managing energy conservation measures and providing necessary training to district staff, making recommendations regarding building automation system (BAS) schedules as required, providing project coordination and implementation assistance with environmental compliance initiatives including AHERA compliance, pest control, and safety, being the subject matter expert for safety data sheets (SDS) management system and energy tracking software, and in the absence of the Coordinator, responding to 24-hour emergency calls, taking appropriate action to address environmental or safety incidents. Other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge gained through a combination of education and work experience preferred.

Experience/Knowledge: Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and comfortable learning new software. Ability to set goals and establish methods of achieving them. Strong people and process management skills. Background or career experience in energy, environmental, HVAC, with project oversight preferred. Operate and conduct analysis in a busy environment with exposure to constant noise and communication. Valid Illinois Driver's License is required.

Physical Demands: Travel throughout the district in support of the department's operations. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend and kneel for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift file boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Terms of Employment: This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. This position will require a flexible schedule. Salary range for this position is $49,787.00 - $74,680.00. It is our typical practice to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($62,234.00).