Senior Energy Specialist

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APPLICATION FILING DATES

Apply Now! The application period will close at 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Open: 03/03/2025

Close: 03/25/2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life.

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or via their page (https://www.lausd.org/helpdesk)

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

LAUSD's Eco-Sustainability Office is committed to developing and implementing programs that support the District's sustainability mission by raising awareness of environmental stewardship and providing healthy, sustainable learning environments for all District students. 

LAUSD aims to be the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. In 2007, the Board of Education passed a resolution titled Green LAUSD, which directed the superintendent to establish a "green" accountability system outlining measurable outcomes for sustainability. In response, the Sustainability Initiatives Unit (SIU) was developed in 2008 as a part of the Facilities Services Division. Based upon the Green LAUSD Board Resolution, six sustainability focus areas were developed to direct the work of the SIU. In 2023, LAUSD created a new office, the Eco-Sustainability Office (ESO) to replace the SIU in order to coordinate and manage all sustainability related projects District-wide. The ESO is led by a Chief Eco-Sustainability Officer (CESO) who reports directly to the Superintendent's Office. 

For more information about the Eco-Sustainability Office, please visit: https://www.lausd.org/eso

THE POSITION

A Senior Energy Specialist supervises and participates in the compilation, analysis, and evaluation of cost and usage data and reports relative to energy and water conservation programs, renewable energy programs, greenhouse gas emissions accounting, and coordinates the installation and operation of computer based environmental control systems. 

General direction is received from higher-level administrators within the Eco-Sustainability Office.  Supervision is exercised over Energy Specialists and program support staff. Functional supervision is exercised over the standards, methods, and materials used by personnel in implementing the District’s energy conservation program. 

NOTE: This position is 100% in-person. Qualified candidates will report to physical worksites.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong educational foundation in engineering, energy management, or a related field, supplemented by experience in energy efficiency, auditing, or conservation projects.
• Proficiency in analyzing energy consumption patterns to identify inefficiencies, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and develop strategies for energy conservation and cost reduction.
• Expertise in evaluating energy systems and equipment, including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and water distribution systems.
• Experience in managing energy retrofit projects, including project coordination, equipment selection, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to interpret technical materials, such as architectural plans, equipment specifications, utility rates, and government regulations to ensure compliance and energy efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and present energy data using statistical and energy management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with District personnel, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies, as well as present energy conservation programs to staff and students.
• Familiarity with the principles and methodologies of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and carbon footprint reduction.
• Familiarity with renewable energy generation calculations and optimization.
• Familiarity with energy modeling and building simulations, including familiarity with the leading building simulation software and graphic presentation of results.
• Experience with life cycle cost assessment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and participates in the analysis and evaluation of District energy, greenhouse gas emission patterns, and water usage patterns. 
• Projects the District's annual utility expenditures and analyzes cost impact of rate increases. 
• Monitors and evaluates computer based environmental control systems for optimal operation of building systems equipment, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, domestic and irrigation water, and renewable energy. 
• Coordinates federal and State energy conservation, renewable energy, and carbon emissions reduction grant applications and programs.  
• Coordinates feasibility studies for the design of energy efficient and low carbon buildings and purchase of energy, low carbon, and renewable energy efficient equipment, and analyzes financial benefits.  
• Prepares and submits reports for District participation in public and private utilities rebate programs. 
• Reviews and evaluates consultants' feasibility studies for carbon reduction, conservation and cost effectiveness. 
• Evaluates the feasibility of implementing projects, such as thermal energy storage, cogeneration, and waste heat recovery systems. 

For a complete class description, please visit https://careers.lausd.org/pc, under >Employee Resources and select >Job Descriptions. Search for the position under its official title.

Entrance requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, energy management, or building science, supplemented by coursework in statistics, energy management, energy auditing, building systems engineering, , or cost analysis. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis, supplemented by coursework in statistics, energy management, energy auditing, building systems engineering, , or cost analysis.  

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of  experience coordinating a program or project relating to energy conservation, or related areas, preferably in a school district environment. This experience must include responsibility for data analysis, cost estimation, monitoring building systems or the preparation of reports. 

Special: 

Professional designation as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is preferable.  

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation. 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to qualify you need to meet the educational requirements. As such, you MUST upload a copy of your degree or your official transcripts (i.e., scan or take a picture of your degree)  to your candidate profile, under "attachments." We screen applications based on the minimum requirements and need to verify the educational requirement is met. 

Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a "Detailed" evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: : Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

APPLICATION PROCESS

After application materials (questionnaire(s), application, resume, and cover letter) are reviewed and determined to meet the minimum qualifications, qualified candidates will move on to the next phases of our selection process.

The tentative selection process may consist of one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), a Technical Project, and/or a Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process and we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in your application. You may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application and the required questionnaire. It is imperative that your application reflects your true and accurate background. Furthermore, if you have assisted in an interim or other temporary assignment or worked out-of-class for a significant and specified duration of time, include the contact information of your immediate supervisor during that assignment and be prepared to present verification from the official (local district superintendent, department administrator, or supervisor) validating your claim.  

**Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net AND @successfactors.com as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. All notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent via email.**

PLEASE NOTE: Qualified Candidates will be required to present an unexpired government identification at the time of the test. If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed. If you are unable to attend a scheduled assessment date, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply to any positions for which you believe you meet the minimum qualifications. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at https://careers.lausd.org/pc.

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net. To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jessica Carrera at jessica.carrera@lausd.net.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

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