What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Manager position at Larimer County?
Overview
We’re hiring an Energy Manager to join our team at the Larimer County Facilities Department and lead the way in driving energy efficiency across our diverse facilities!
We’re looking for an experienced professional to provide guidance and expertise on a variety of energy projects and outcomes. Our department manages everything from real estate and planning to security, capital construction, and operations & maintenance for around 1.5 million square feet of County buildings and campuses. As part of the Support Services Division, we are dedicated to providing top-notch service and making a meaningful impact on the community.
If you're passionate about energy and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
We’re hiring an Energy Manager to join our team at the Larimer County Facilities Department and lead the way in driving energy efficiency across our diverse facilities!
We’re looking for an experienced professional to provide guidance and expertise on a variety of energy projects and outcomes. Our department manages everything from real estate and planning to security, capital construction, and operations & maintenance for around 1.5 million square feet of County buildings and campuses. As part of the Support Services Division, we are dedicated to providing top-notch service and making a meaningful impact on the community.
If you're passionate about energy and eager to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Gathering, tracking, and reporting on energy performance across County facilities and campuses.
- Researching and recommending energy-related grant programs to support County needs and projects.
- Conducting data collection and cost analysis for energy project opportunities.
- Managing energy projects from inception to completion.
- Developing energy training and educational programs for County staff.
- Advising day-to-day decisions and long-term strategies for real estate, planning, capital construction, and operations & maintenance.
What We're Looking For
- Eagerness to learn from other organizations and explore how their programs and ideas can benefit Larimer County.
- Experience networking with external organizations to initiate and develop new ideas and opportunities.
- Proven success in managing large, complex projects with multiple stakeholders and external pressures.
- Ability to present complex information effectively to Boards, Senior Leadership, and external partners.
- Experience reporting energy performance data to State agencies, preferably including the Colorado Energy Office.
- Understanding of organizational dynamics, with experience in both public and private sectors.
- Skill in sharing challenging information and tactfully influencing positive outcomes.
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Five years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities related to energy and/or sustainability management and coordination.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Sustainability, Business or Public Administration, or a field directly related to the program area.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
