ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Professional Vacancy
UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
1400 WASHINGTON AVENUE, ALBANY, NEW YORK 12222

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment for the following position:

Budget Title:		Staff Associate	Descriptive Title:	University Energy Manager
Department:		Office of University Facilities	Item Number:	To Be Determined
Professional Rank and Salary Range:		SL -4	Date to be filled:	As soon as possible
Brief description of duties:
Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President for Operations, the University Energy Manager will direct and manage the University’s activities related to utilities tracking, reporting procurement, and conservation, with the goal of increasing campus energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and maximizing third party grants and incentives. The Manager will develop and recommend energy policies, where appropriate, and actively coordinate and promote conservation initiatives among the student body and various campus offices and departments. A high level of such interaction is required. The position also requires current knowledge of energy best practices applicable to institutions of higher education and active involvement with campus planning, operations, and maintenance staff to identify and quantify the financial benefits of efficiency upgrades. The Manager will also advise the campus, as necessary, in strategic facility planning. The Manager will be required to regularly collect and report utility consumption, costs, and spending information, for budgetary purposes, working closely with the appropriate campus offices. Where appropriate, the Manager will support campus environmental sustainability staff and policies.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization. Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience in the area of energy management, with knowledge and experience in utility metering, and demonstrated active involvement in conservation programming. The candidate must be computer literate and demonstrate excellence in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate must demonstrate excellent collaborative/team building skills and be able to manage multiple tasks independently. The candidate must address in their application their ability to work with a culturally diverse population. Preferred: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a large college or university setting; experience with energy management systems; thorough knowledge of New York State energy mandates, regulations, programs, agencies, and organizations; and/or current or prior AEE Energy Manager certification.
Special Notes:
Persons interested in the above position should submit a letter of application, referencing PO7 # below, a resume, and a minimum of three (3) letters of reference.
	Name and Address:		Kimberly Ann Warren Chair, Search Committee for Energy Director University at Albany 1400 Washington Avenue, SBA 212 Albany, NY 12222
P07-10146R Item No: TBD	Closing date for the receipt of applications:		Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER