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Resource Efficiency Management
 

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Classified Position Open

[Release date].......Position closes [date] or until filled

Position: Resource Conservation Manager
Location: Administrative Center
Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk
Entry Level Salary: Depends on Qualifications and Experience

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the [executive office] the Resource Conservation Manager will:

  • Develop and implement resource conservation programs;
  • Monitor and report resource use at each district facility;
  • Promote a strong resource conservation ethic within [organization] and the community
  • Provide appropriate training, and;
  • Coordinate/communicate with [organization].

Qualifications:

  • Experience in business, education or technical fields
  • Strong interest in operational resource management
  • Experience coordinating and conducting workshop presentations
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and creativity
  • Computer and analysis skills

Performance Responsibilities:

  1. Monitor and report use habits and trends:
    • Establish a resource accounting database using compatible software
    • Coordinate with the facility operator to identify conservation opportunities
    • Complete walk-through surveys of each facility during and after normal operating hours using standardized survey forms
  2. Report base year consumption data to management and building staff. Direct development and implementation of Resource Conservation Management plans.
  3. Prepare monthly status reports that include an assessment of conservation savings for review by management, building staff and occupants.
  4. Coordinate with management to provide resource efficiency information and training for all staff and occupants through such means as newsletters, presentations and workshops.
  5. Develop a recognition program, that encourages actions towards goals and provides financial rewards for each building when goals are met.
  6. Coordinate with interested staff to develop conservation teams to assist with implementation of RCM program initiatives in their building.
  7. Work closely with representatives of local utilities.


Funding for this project is provided by Washington Department of Community Trade and Economic Development with funds from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program.


Resource Conservation Management
WSU Extension Energy Program
905 Plum Street SE
Olympia, WA 98504-3165
Phone: (360) 956-2090
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