Energy Manager

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or environmental engineering, architecture, business or related discipline with five to seven (5-7) years of experience in energy management, mechanical systems design, construction, and/or maintenance, or related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Master’s degree preferred but not required. Previous experience as an energy manager is preferred.

Special Requirements

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, LEED, Certified Carbon Reduction Manager and/or Certified Energy Auditor certifications are preferred but not required.
• Currently, department staff are required to be in-person 1-2 set days per week and attend work in person as required and as is beneficial to completing tasks.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: The ideal candidate has a strong grasp of best practices in the field of energy management and is eager to bring Somerville to a world-class level of energy efficiency and emissions reduction. This may include the following: demonstrated mastery of the broad range of energy conservation measures (ECMs) that can reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions in built structures; knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance; knowledge of the principles and practices of effective budgetary management, as well as financial modeling; knowledge of building energy systems including heating, hot water, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems and related electrical systems including Energy Management Systems (EMS) and controls; experience with emissions and energy modelling and tracking emissions; a certificate or diploma from a recognized HVAC program is preferred but not required. Working knowledge of computer hardware and software in support of departmental operations; thorough knowledge of building and accessibility codes and statutes; healthcare knowledge; networked geothermal knowledge; and municipal finance laws are preferred but not required.

Ability: Ability to carry complex projects from concept to implementation, use creative thinking to solve problems, and work in a fast-paced environment; ability to work independently; ability to manage and/or design energy systems in buildings; ability to maintain, manage, and organize records; ability to handle problems appropriately and effectively in response to day-to-day activities and in the event of an emergency; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing professionally, promptly, effectively, and accurately; ability to operate a computer; ability to prioritize projects based on multiple factors, which may include but are not limited to, public health and safety, values, financial, and political factors; ability to manage compliance scenarios; ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines; ability to communicate complicated ideas succinctly and persuasively; ability to receive and deliver feedback to staff.

Skill: Skill in coordinating various programs and projects simultaneously; demonstrated skills and experience with energy data management; excellent oral and written communication skills required; superior team building skills, including the ability to coordinate and lead diverse teams of individuals towards cooperative management goals and objectives; exceptional attention to detail; strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills; excellent computer skills for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; excellent analytical skills; experience with virtual meeting programs such as Teams and Zoom. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project. Experience with Citizenserve and Microsoft Office 365 OneDrive are preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of offices, with occasional exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant. Employee will be required to work beyond normal business hours to attend evening meetings, weekend events, or complete work assignments. Employee will need to be on site and in person as needed. Employee may work remotely at supervisor’s discretion and when work does not require them to be on site/in person.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical demands will include lifting and wheeling up to 50 pounds at a time (for example, setting up outreach table and tent, and moving boxes of supplies), standing for long periods of time at events, traveling door-to-door, as well as periodically working outdoors in various weather conditions for most months of the year.

Physical Skills

Minimal physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as office equipment or photocopy paper (up to 30 lbs.).

Motor Skills

Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone, personal computer and/or most other office equipment including word processing, filing and sorting of papers.

Visual Skills

Visual demands require constantly reading documents for general understanding and analytical