Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Position Type:
Support Services - Operational Depts/Specialist

Date Posted:
8/13/2026

Location:
Plant Operations

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Environmental and Sustainability Specialist

Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION

Department/Location: Plant Operations

Calendar Days: 261

Reports To: Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator

JD Revision Date: 02/06/2026

Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

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

• Complete onsite energy audits of district buildings during both occupied and unoccupied times.
• Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of the buildings/processes/systems.
• Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results and recommendations for energy cost savings.
• Manage and complete incentive applications and follow through to district reimbursement.
• Analyze and report records of all utilities and track and report trend usage.
• Develop, implement and manage energy conservation measures and provide necessary training to district staff.
• Make recommendations regarding building automation system (BAS) schedules as required.
• Provide project coordination and implementation assistance with environmental compliance initiatives including AHERA compliance, pest control, and safety.
• Be the subject matter expert for safety data sheets (SDS) management system and energy tracking software.
• In absence of the Coordinator, respond to 24-hour emergency calls, take 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).

Attachment(s):

• Non-Union 12 Month Benefit Sheet.pdf