Senior Program Manager of Energy and Sustainability - 1.0 FTE - Maintenance Services

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Energy and Sustainability Program Manager develops, implements, and evaluates aspects of district-wide energy and resource conservation and sustainability programs designed to make PPS’ schools and facilities more sustainable. These programs include energy efficiency, waste reduction, behavioral conservation campaigns, occupant/community engagement and energy efficiency and sustainability project management. The position manages the district’s utility and waste management budgets and oversees construction projects.

Representative Duties:

• Oversees the District’s decarbonization efforts as outlined in the Climate Crisis Response Policy, including goals to achieve 50% reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, net zero GHG emissions by 2040, and all-electric infrastructure by 2050.
• Provides strategic vision and manages the planning, implementation, and reporting for the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) grants the District has been awarded (~$40 million).
• Manages and maintains the District’s Decarbonization Roadmap, an Excel & PowerBi tool that tracks, projects, and prioritizes decarbonization projects and associated GHG emissions data.
• Manages staff who oversee all waste reduction programs and waste hauling contracts (municipal solid waste, recycling, organics/food waste).
• Oversees multi-million dollar projects related to energy efficiency
• Oversees utility and sustainability budgets over $15 million. Monitors invoices and rates. Monitors expenditures against budget; prepares necessary documentation for review/approval; tabulates budgetary data, calculates figures, and checks for accuracy.
• Hires, trains and supervises an Energy and Sustainability Program Manager and any interns and/or AmeriCorps members.
• Develops District policies and design standards to support energy efficiency and sustainability efforts in the district.
• Oversees district-wide sustainability efforts, including efforts focused on energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and storm water management.
• Works closely with building staff, custodians, and maintenance staff to monitor and reduce the resource consumption at their schools.
• Reports regularly on impact of energy efficiency and conservation programs on District resource use and cost, including GHG emissions reporting.
• Oversees the district’s participation in Energy Trust of Oregon programs, including New Buildings, Existing Buildings, and Strategic Energy Management Program (SEM).
• Provide technical assistance to facility-planning and school modernization processes through design review as it relates to energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Other energy, sustainability and resource conservation duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Training:

For both levels of this classification series, is typically obtained through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in school business operations, architecture, facilities planning, construction management, business administration, public administration, project management or closely related field and the following:

Experience:

• The Construction and Maintenance Programs Manager requires three (3) years of experience in the designated functional program, including experience with facilities planning and construction project management; experience in a lead or supervisory role is desirable.
• The Construction and Maintenance Programs Manager, Senior requires five (5) years of planning and leadership experience in the assigned functional program, including experience leading large-scale facilities planning and construction projects management experience and a minimum of one (1) year in a lead, supervisory or management role is required.
• Experience working in educational facilities, municipality or other public agency in a richly diverse community is preferred. A Master’s degree in any of the identified or related fields will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• Any other combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Skills:

• Ability to plan, coordinate, implement and manage assigned programs and projects.
• Read, interpret and work from diagrams, blue prints, plans, sketches and specifications.
• Prepare, administer and monitor project budgets and anticipate future budgetary needs.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills among a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and recommend best practices for energy efficiency and sustainability in facilities.
• Possess strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook).
• Possess resource conservation/energy accounting and data analysis.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Certifications:
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or LEED accreditation is desired

Classification and Salary

This position is classified as Construction and Maintenance Programs Manager, Senior, Pay Grade 37, on the Non-Represented, Confidential, Professional and Management Employees salary schedule FLSA Exempt.

Salary Range: $110,741 - $132,230

For more details, the complete Classification Specification can be viewed here: https://www.pps.net/departments/human-resources/classification-and-compensation/classification-specifications

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, kloewen@pps.net, 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, jbuno@pps.net, 503-916-3360
Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, bcruz@pps.net, 503-839-3660

Accessibility Statement

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635