Sustainability Coordinator - Facilities, Planning, and Management

Sustainability Coordinator (Administrative Professional 2 - MR12)

Facilities, Planning, and Management

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate sustainability initiatives to reduce the University's impact on the environment. This involves energy management, water management, carbon reduction, waste reduction and recycling, and all associated measurement, verification, and reporting. This requires collection and analysis of pertinent data, utilization of best practices, new technologies, and benchmarking tools. The identification of outside funding opportunities and employment of a variety of procurement and contracting methods will also be required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop and Implement Sustainability Improvements

• Collect and analyze data to provide recommendations with supporting rationale for sustainability improvements
• Monitor and verify results of implemented improvements which would apply but not be limited to the following areas:
• Energy conservation measures

Lighting – equipment efficiency, control strategies, and operations parameters

Building envelope

HVAC – equipment efficiency, control strategies, operation parameters (unoccupied schedules, ventilation, reheat, VFD’s, resets, etc.)

Domestic hot water

Equipment maintenance procedures and levels

• Waste Reduction and Recycling
• Water management – storm water, potable, irrigation (permits, water quality fees, fee credits, reductions)
• Perform carbon inventory reductions, mitigation, or offsets
• Support the overall success of the university’s sustainability efforts by performing all other duties as assigned

Environmental Measurement and Reporting

• Measure and report facilities related components of carbon inventory and Climate Action Plan, storm water or other compliance/ goal-oriented reporting
• Develop and report on appropriate metrics, including fiscal, on our alignment with identified sustainability goals and how they can be benchmarked

Environmental Legislation and Initiatives

• Remain current with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives, new technologies, best practices, and accepted benchmarks related to sustainability
• Provide a variety of sustainability benchmarks of UTC against sustainability measures from Tennessee Higher Education Institutions, peer institutions and industry/ national standards
• Attend related seminars and conferences, consultation with manufacturers/ vendors, designers, outside agencies/ groups, service on related committees both internal and external

Programs and Contracts

• Identify and seek out outside funding opportunities, rebate programs, and other savings programs
• Coordinate and compile University data for ongoing accreditations/certifications (Tree Campus, Arboretum, etc.)
• Assist in the development of contract documents/ methods to implement sustainability initiatives both internal and external
• Serve on campus committees as assigned

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Advanced knowledge of energy efficient technologies & implementation strategies, expertise in high performance building LEED tools, performance contracting, energy management and sustainability
• Knowledge of engineering, architectural and construction concepts, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of government procurement/ contracting practices, water efficiency strategies, project management and cost estimating methods
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of data collection and analysis
• Ability to work independently
• Working Broad knowledge of common software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database, scheduling)
• Working knowledge of technical software applications (e.g. energy accounting and management, AutoCAD, GIS)
• Presentation, organizational and communication skills, verbal and written
• Experience in a facilities organization of similar size, scope, and scale in an institutional or Higher Education setting
• Highly diverse experience in Sustainability areas
• Direct experience in pertinent areas as opposed to oversight only

Review of applications will begin March 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum Qualifications: Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Biology, or related field; 5 years or more of energy related experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional setting; professional experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree; and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) are preferred.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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