Assistant Director of Energy Management Services
Shenendehowa Central School District, Clifton Park, New York, United States
Overview
The Assistant Director of Energy Management Services is responsible for consolidating all energy-related matters into a proactive, district-wide strategy. The primary objective is to develop and implement a district-wide Energy Management Plan (EMP) to achieve a 10% reduction in total energy consumption across 1.4 million square feet of district facilities. This role serves as the single point person for energy initiatives, coordinating technical monitoring, operational oversight, and strategic planning.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the District Energy Management Plan (EMP) by quantifying current energy use and identifying remediation plans.
Establish site-specific goals for a 10% energy reduction and a 5% carbon footprint reduction.
Perform daily monitoring of the METASYS energy management system to track usage trends and identify HVAC inefficiencies.
Conduct monthly building walkthrough audits to evaluate conditions and categorize needs into capital construction or routine maintenance.
Lead a cross-functional energy committee including staff and students, and coordinate with engineers on large-scale energy reduction projects.
Develop electrification strategies and cost-benefit analyses to align energy goals with future capital projects.
Review and update preventative maintenance schedules and monitor HVAC vendors to ensure compliance with service contracts.
Maintain records for NYSERDA and generate quarterly/annual reports quantifying energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions.
Develop energy-related training manuals and facilitate peer-to-peer sharing of findings through regional Facilities Manager groups and BOCES.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/yr., commensurate with experience
District Administrative Support Staff (DASS)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in digital building automation systems/energy management software (Johnson Controls METASYS) and HVAC equipment (boilers, chillers, and pneumatic controls).
Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and the ability to perform complex cost-benefit analyses for energy upgrades.
Ability to track and trend usage patterns, analyze utility invoices, and quantify savings data.
Preferred experience in large-scale capital projects or energy use reduction initiatives.
Leadership Characteristics
Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and lead cross-functional committees.
Skill in analyzing data, preparing technical reports, graphing energy consumption trends, and presenting data to the Board of Education and external agencies.
Capable of creating educational materials for building occupants and conducting staff training sessions on energy conservation.
Strong sense of personal accountability in meeting seasonally adjusted energy benchmarks.
Ability to embrace change, establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, administration, and contractors. Exhibits good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite required.
Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Application Deadline – February 22, 2026
All interested applicants must register and apply through
RecruitFront
Anticipated Start Date – March 20, 2026
*THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of
Assistant Director of Energy Management Services
and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.shenschools.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.
Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the District Energy Management Plan (EMP) by quantifying current energy use and identifying remediation plans.
Establish site-specific goals for a 10% energy reduction and a 5% carbon footprint reduction.
Perform daily monitoring of the METASYS energy management system to track usage trends and identify HVAC inefficiencies.
Conduct monthly building walkthrough audits to evaluate conditions and categorize needs into capital construction or routine maintenance.
Lead a cross-functional energy committee including staff and students, and coordinate with engineers on large-scale energy reduction projects.
Develop electrification strategies and cost-benefit analyses to align energy goals with future capital projects.
Review and update preventative maintenance schedules and monitor HVAC vendors to ensure compliance with service contracts.
Maintain records for NYSERDA and generate quarterly/annual reports quantifying energy savings and greenhouse gas reductions.
Develop energy-related training manuals and facilitate peer-to-peer sharing of findings through regional Facilities Manager groups and BOCES.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $85,000 - $95,000/yr., commensurate with experience
District Administrative Support Staff (DASS)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Environmental Science, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in digital building automation systems/energy management software (Johnson Controls METASYS) and HVAC equipment (boilers, chillers, and pneumatic controls).
Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems and the ability to perform complex cost-benefit analyses for energy upgrades.
Ability to track and trend usage patterns, analyze utility invoices, and quantify savings data.
Preferred experience in large-scale capital projects or energy use reduction initiatives.
Leadership Characteristics
Ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and lead cross-functional committees.
Skill in analyzing data, preparing technical reports, graphing energy consumption trends, and presenting data to the Board of Education and external agencies.
Capable of creating educational materials for building occupants and conducting staff training sessions on energy conservation.
Strong sense of personal accountability in meeting seasonally adjusted energy benchmarks.
Ability to embrace change, establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, administration, and contractors. Exhibits good judgment, mental alertness, tact and courtesy.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite required.
Physical condition commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Application Deadline – February 22, 2026
All interested applicants must register and apply through
RecruitFront
Anticipated Start Date – March 20, 2026
*THIS WILL BE A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT* In order to be appointed permanently to this competitive position the individual must take the Saratoga County civil service exam for the job classification of
Assistant Director of Energy Management Services
and be reachable on the resulting Saratoga County civil service list.
For more information, please visit our website at
www.shenschools.org . If you need additional assistance in applying for this position through RecruitFront please refer to the Applicant Training Videos or reach out to the Office of Human Resources at (518) 881-0650 for support.
Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.
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