24-25 - Pflaum - Sustainability Manager, 1.0 FTE (40 hpw)
Building Services-Trades
Pflaum Road Building
78,184.00 - 100,983.00 Annual Salary
To ensure consideration, candidate materials should be received by Monday, November 25, 2024. However, this position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.
Why You Should Work with MMSD!
The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.
We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population.
In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page for more information.
Becoming a Model School District
The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.
Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework, and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.
We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.
We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.
Purpose of Position:
Under the general supervision of the Senior Executive Director of Building Services, this position will be responsible for managing and leading the development and implementation of district-wide sustainability and environmental strategies, policies, and training. The essential job functions include providing direction and partnering with leadership on sustainability planning and strategic development plus implementation to meet environmental goals. This position will also be responsible for environmental regulatory compliance and maintaining district-wide environmental and sustainability key performance metrics to support continuous improvement toward sustainability goals and communication around our sustainability efforts and goals with district stakeholders.
The Sustainability Project Manager position is an exciting opportunity to lead the efforts to incorporate into the 2024 Long Range Facility Plan consideration for energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and non-fossil energy projects. This position will lead the development of a strategy and timeline for GHG emissions reduction and additional energy efficiency projects based on the recommendations and use of area subject matter experts and industry. In addition, the Sustainability Project Manager will identify grants and other external funding resources to assist in our efforts to reduce GHG emissions, install geothermal systems, solar panels, and implement major energy efficiency improvements. This position will have a high degree of integrity, sustain a culture of continuous improvement, and be committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and executing sustainability projects
- Creating and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders
- Organizational Responsiveness and compliance and develop short- and long-term plans to accomplish District departmental goals and objectives
- Prepare Board of Education reports and summaries as identified for divisions and departments
- Being a strategic leaders and have a growth mindset while focusing on creating a positive work environment
- Responding to compliance and other organizations updates and changes
- Follow principles and practices that promote and advance anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Plan, develop, and implement any necessary training and growth plans to ensure continued sustainability efforts and projects can be developed and maintained.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects and materials of moderate weight, twenty to fifty pounds.
Environmental Adaptability
- Position requires availability during business hours and the ability to manage after-hours emergency situations.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (personal computer, phone, fax, copier).
- Ability to work under general safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to environmental factors is minimal and poses little to no risk of injury.
Working Conditions
- Work requires travel to different locations within the district and to off-site meetings.
- The position requires working evenings, nights and some weekends as needed.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the individual so classified.
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will have all of the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Energy Management, Sustainability, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent of professional experience (8 years in lieu of formal higher education degree).
- Minimum five years of professional experience in formal energy management and sustainability project management in commercial, industrial, or similar institutional settings.
- Experience managing multi-faceted projects, performing all phases of the project life cycle and using appropriate project management methodologies.
- Experience with project documents, the project process, and project management principles throughout a project life cycle (e.g., establishing project structures, defining goals and objectives, etc.).
- Experience planning project timelines, milestones, and task schedules.
- Experience using methods and tools used for risk identification, risk management, and risk mitigation.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
A well-qualified candidate will also have:
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or willingness to obtain CEM Certification within one year of employment
*NOTE: You should address your experience with these qualifications in your application materials.
The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
