ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, ENERGY INNOVATIONS

Associate Director, Energy Innovations

Arizona State University

FDM Energy Innovations

Campus: Tempe

72959BR

Job Description

Energy Innovations seeks an Associate Director to, under administrative direction, direct the day-to-day operations of an energy team, which focuses on sustainable solutions; and provide technical and economic analyses, reports, and advice relating to energy supply, energy management, technology implementation and greenhouse gas emissions. 

Salary Range

To be determined. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona

Close Date

08-November-2021

Essential Duties

• Direct and review the activities and operations of team focused on energy and reduction of campus GHG emissions.
• Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate assigned staff, including mentoring, implementing corrective action and disciplining as appropriate.
• Participate in the development of long term plans and strategy for Energy Innovations department.
• Assist in ensuring that department and staff maintain a good working relationship with other ASU departments and personnel and external collaborators/ entities.
• Develop and/ or assist with development of ASU’s energy and climate plans.
• Seek emerging solutions, technologies and strategies to solve or address ASU challenges/goals.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of ASU’s energy use, demand profiles and applicable utility rate tariffs and maintain responsibility for tracking overall ASU energy use.
• Oversee and perform comprehensive technical, financial and feasibility analyses to make recommendations and/or proposals relating to (1) energy generation, storage, distribution and management systems; (2) energy procurement strategies and transactions; and (3) building and other load operation strategies.
• Champion projects up to management and funding approval and support the implementation efforts with Capital Programs Management Group during design and construction, and Facilities Management during operation.
• Work with Purchasing, other departments and/or management to prepare energy related RFPs and negotiate energy related agreements to achieve low-cost/high quality services, goods and energy delivery.
• Assist other Facilities Development and Management departments with technical reviews relating to efficient design, energy management, and/or energy generation for new building or retrofit projects.
• Oversee contract management of ASU’s renewable energy portfolio.
• Participate in professional growth and development.
• Oversee the technical work performed by outside consultants to assist in achieving department goals.
• Present and assist with preparing presentations to management and outside groups.
• Communicate, participate and encourage support of the institution’s sustainability programs.
• Act in place of Director in that person’s absence.
• Perform other assignments and projects as directed.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND seven (7) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Eleven (11) years of related administrative experience, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of:

• Masters or Phd in engineering or energy related field.
• Certified Energy Manager.
• Other nationally recognized energy or sustainability related certifications.
• A professional engineer registration (current)
• Two (2) years of related energy experience working at large campus facility.
• Effective communications with an emphasis on clarity, organization, and conciseness.

Experience in:

• Electrical tariffs/ rate structures.
• Requests for proposals and other procurement tools/ processes.
• Negotiating energy related agreements.
• Distributive generation, smart grid, or microgrid projects.
• Performing project financial analyses (e.g., rate of return, NPV, etc.).
• Greenhouse gas accounting, including use of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits.

Working Environment

Most activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. Travel throughout campus will require standing and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus. Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. May also include activities that require bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds.  The ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions is required. The position will drive University vehicles and/or carts as required.

Department Statement

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package at very competitive rates to enhance the total compensation of its faculty and staff. This package includes low-cost health and life benefits to insure you and your family, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, access to world-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates, disability resources for Americans with Disabilities (ADA), a retirement program with a variety of retiree benefits to ensure your financial security at the end of your career, paid vacation and holidays – and more. For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources, Benefits website, at  https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits

ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a significant part of your overall total compensation – and ASU pays for most of it when you are a benefits-eligible employee.   https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

For more reasons to join ASU, please visit: https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/relocation-services.

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former supervisors will be requested at time of interview.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 72959BR

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