Position Title:

Facility Operations Program Manager, Clean Energy Center (Remote)

Job Code/Position Control Number:

L5/144/0:001

Position Status:

Full-time Continuing

Reports to (Supervisor) Title:

Director, Clean Energy Center

Position Summary:

This is a fully remote work arrangement and requires the employee to have appropriate home office equipment, telephone and internet connection to perform all job duties. Will be expected to travel to the Clean Energy Center located in Williamsport, PA two days per month to participate in team meetings and program events. This person will provide expertise and leadership for the Clean Energy Center’s commercial building energy efficiency training programs. This includes the direct oversight and responsibility for conceptualizing, developing and improving market-driven workforce training programs for commercial building clients, oversight of program consultants and instructors, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and providing subject matter expertise for the Center’s commercial energy efficiency training programs.

Position Work Calendar:

-12 months

Position Work Hours/Week:

-37.5 hours per week

Abilities and Skills:

-Knowledge of best practices related to energy efficiency measures in commercial buildings. (Minimum)
-Familiarity and demonstrated interactions in the commercial facilities operations and maintenance sector. (Minimum)
-Superior organizational and program management skills. (Minimum)
-Superior written and oral communication skills. (Minimum)
-Financial management skills. (Minimum)
-Commitment to customer service, results orientation, teamwork and collaboration. (Minimum)
-Ability to build consensus among partners and facilitate program activities. (Minimum)
-Evidence of creative and analytical skills and entrepreneurial initiatives. (Minimum)
-Ability to develop and manage trusted client relationships that lead to securing training contracts. (Minimum)
-Ability to communicate effectively with clients and students of diverse backgrounds. (Minimum)
-Ability to identify and evaluate potential instructors. (Minimum)
-Strong sense of professional responsibility and conduct. (Minimum)
-Ability to take direction and successfully interact as a team member. (Minimum)
-Ability to evaluate processes, anticipate operational difficulties, devise strategies for solution, and make improvement recommendations to the Director. (Minimum)
-Ability to develop and manage program and project budgets independently. (Minimum)
-Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines related to grants, budgets, and other projects. (Minimum)
-Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences. (Minimum)
-Ability to manage quality instruction to a student population with diverse backgrounds and learning capabilities. (Minimum)
-Ability to be strategic, proactive, and responsive in a dynamic environment with emerging opportunities. (Minimum)
-Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. (Minimum)
-Functional ability with personal computers, email, the Internet, Microsoft Office applications and information sharing in an electronic network environment. (Minimum)
-Familiarity and demonstrated interactions with military veterans and/or federal government agencies. (Desired)
-Knowledge of apprenticeship and/or pre-apprenticeship programs. (Desired)

Education:

-Bachelor’s Degree in facility management, engineering, building trades, HVAC, or relevant field or equivalent combination of education and experience that qualifies the individual to perform the functions of the job. (Minimum)
-Building Operator Certification (Desired)
-Certified Energy Manager or Certified Facility Manager credential (Desired)

Experience:

-Three (3) to five (5) years commercial facility management or energy management experience in a mid to large-size commercial facility (50,000 sq. ft. or greater). (Minimum)
-Experience in commissioning, retrocommissioning, and / or conducting Level I or II ASHRAE energy audits. (Minimum)
-Experience working with energy utility and energy efficiency industry sector. (Minimum)
-Experience in managing the development of educational or instructional materials. (Desired)
-Public speaking experience. (Minimum)
-Direct experience in and thorough knowledge of workforce programs focused on the building trades or energy efficiency sector. (Desired)
-Experience in budgeting and managing expenditures and revenue streams. (Minimum)
-Experience in developing programmatic strategies for growth. (Desired)
-Proven experience successfully managing complex projects from planning through completion. (Minimum)
-Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams on projects. (Minimum)
-Experience in continuous improvement efforts and developing best practices. (Minimum)
-Experience with personal computers, email, the Internet, Microsoft Office applications and information sharing in an electronic network environment. (Minimum)

Responsibilities and Duties :

Essential:
-Assist the Director in the planning and implementation of the following functional areas:

• commercial facilities training programs
• multi-family structures training programs
• other initiatives as determined

-In coordination with other Program Managers, lead the development process for new training programs (synthesize stakeholder feedback, generate ideas, develop concepts, pilot new products and innovations, assist in full launch to market).
-Collect stakeholder feedback, industry best practices, information from subject matter experts, and implement strategies for continuous commercial program improvement.
-In conjunction with the instructional design team, lead the curriculum development, review, and maintenance process for commercial programs.
-Serve as a lead instructor for commercial training programs as needed.
-Assist in the recruitment and ongoing training of a qualified pool of contracted commercial instructors.
-Deliver presentations and seminars.
-Build and maintain trusted relationships with business & industry to assess and identify educational & consulting needs.
-Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with commercial sector vendors and certification organizations.
-In coordination with other Program Managers, write proposals, generate grants and contracts, and coordinate activities associated with consulting or training for commercial building sector private companies, non-profit corporations, states, federal government or other entities.
-Represent the Center at local, regional, and national meetings associated with the commercial programs administered.

Machines/Tools/Equipment:

-Audiovisual recording equipment
-Computer systems and standard office equipment

Physical Standards:

-Occasional light-duty physical work required for exhibitor booth and classroom set-up/break-down.
-Lifting not to exceed 25 lbs.

Positions Supervised:

-None

Interfacing Departments:

-College-wide

Special Job Features:

-This is a fully remote work arrangement and requires the employee to have appropriate home office equipment, telephone and internet connection to perform all job duties. Will be expected to travel to the Clean Energy Center located in Williamsport, PA two days per month to participate in team meetings and program events.
-Residency must be in the state of Pennsylvania.
-Occasional evening and weekend work. Flexible schedule necessary to meet the needs of the Center.
-State and nation-wide traveling is required.
-Background check will be required on selected candidate.

Position Level:

5

Employment Group:

APT

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Additional Expectations:

-Possess interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, faculty, staff and the public. (Essential)
-Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. (Essential)
-Be sensitive to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and administrators. (Essential)
-Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with regards to any and all information as a direct or indirect result of job responsibilities/job functions. (Essential)
-Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and maintain the standard of care that is appropriate for this position. (Essential)
-Perform other appropriate job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor. (Marginal)
-Employees who provide student instruction will develop and maintain proficiency in the effective pedagogical use of current and future instructional technologies, including but not limited to learning management systems, media, instructional software, and connectivity devices. As such, are required to use the following elements of the Learning Management System (LMS): Upload all syllabi, timely use of the grade feature, and collection of digital student work and distribution of digital course materials.

College Statement:

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Office/School:

Workforce Development

Posting Number:

01406

Number of Vacancies:

1

Open Date:

01/19/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Pay Rate / Salary:

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff Salary System.

Additional Information:

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires and the completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) by the candidate and the employer. Any offer of employment shall be contingent on the applicant’s timely production of required documentation to verify identity and employment authorization. If you cannot or will not be able to produce the required documentation, we cannot consider your application.If you are currently receiving an annuity from the State or Public School Employees’ Retirement System, employment at Pennsylvania College of Technology may affect your annuity status. If you are currently a member of either the State or Public School Employees’ Retirement System you may be required to contribute into the System.

Desired Start Date:

02/07/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants:

If you wish to apply for this position, you must submit all application material through the College’s on-line recruiting website at www.pct.edu/jobs.
For further information on this position, call 570-327-4770.

Position Type:

Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff

EEO Statement :

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.