Salary : $69,498.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Full-Time (35-40hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Utilities - Administration
Opening Date: 12/09/2024
Closing Date: 12/30/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Position Reports to:: Incumbent reports directly to the Director of Utilities
Supervises Staff:: No
DescriptionAssists City of Bloomington Utilities with the development of strategies and programs for the responsible management and conservation of finite water and energy resources. Job responsibilities will include the development of water conservation and peak demand management strategies throughout the service territory, and the development of energy management and efficiency strategies within the City's water and sewer facilities.
DutiesThis job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)Tracks customer water usage trends. Creates and develops water conservation strategies, drawing on the existing water conservation plan as well as other resources. Assists in implementation of selected strategies.
Tracks energy usage at Utilities facilities and develops energy management strategies to reduce both peak and overall energy demand in treatment processes.
Develops and implements education and outreach programs for Utilities customers throughout the Bloomington area to encourage responsible use of water resources and minimize demands on existing water infrastructure.
Advises all stakeholder groups with the goal of increased understanding of water and energy costs and constraints, and collaborates with these groups to reduce water and energy demand.
Works with Utilities administration and City of Bloomington administration, the Utilities Service Board, high-volume customers, and members of the general public to: Increase customer water use efficiency; develop and promote a water conservation ethic within CBU and its customer base; promote and effectuate efficient resource strategies and management for all CBU facilities.
increase the efficiency CBU's water supply operations; establish benchmark metrics for regular monitoring of the water conservation program; analyze city government water use through annual auditing.
Responsible for public education including sending end of season notices to irrigation customers; develop primary and secondary school programs; develop a public education program; and place water conservation information on bills.
Reports regularly on progress in tracking and reducing usage, as well as outreach and educational activities.
Researches regulatory agencies, other water utilities and other professional resources in order to identify best practices for improving resource efficiency. Maintains awareness of developments in the field.
Identifies and pursues financing for resource efficiency initiatives.
Non-essential (secondary)Assists other departmental staff as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Take all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Job Requirements Minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in energy or resource management, engineering, sustainability, environmental management, environmental science or other relevant subject area.
Minimum experience equivalent to over one year in related field.
Knowledge of energy/water efficiency and management, along with utility and building systems and processes.
Understanding of alternative energy solutions for water and wastewater utilities (such as solar, anaerobic digestion, and micro turbines).
Knowledge of energy rate structures, particularly for high-load energy consumers including water treatment plants.
Ability to accurately gather and interpret energy and water cost and consumption data from a variety of sources.
Ability to process complex information in order to identify and prioritize strategies. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in achieving these priorities.
Ability to make sound judgment calls and decisions understanding the present and future impact of both.
Ability to understand technical reports (e.g. engineering assessments) and explain them to others in lay terms.
Ability to use spreadsheet functions, word documents, and ability to learn software as required.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work RelationshipDifficulty of WorkIncumbent performs duties in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands. Incumbents may be placed in situations of conflict due to the nature of the position. Occasionally required to work after regularly scheduled work hours and weekends.
Personal Work Relationships Incumbent maintains frequent contact with City employees, departmental supervisors, vendors, and members of general public for a variety of purposes, including explanation or interpretation of City practices and procedures.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off. - Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
- The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
- Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
- Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
- Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
- Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
- The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
- After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
- Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
- City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
- City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
*Conditions and restrictions apply.
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Describe how have the minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in energy or resource management, engineering, sustainability, environmental management, environmental science or other relevant subject area
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Decribe how you have the minimum knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree in energy or resource management, engineering, sustainability, environmental management, environmental science or other relevant subject area
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Describe your prior experience and understanding of alternative energy solutions for water and wastewater utilities (such as solar, anaerobic digestion, and micro turbines).
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Describe any prior experience or knowledge energy rate structures, particularly for high-load energy consumers including water treatment plants.
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