Energy Jobs in Hartford, CT

Salary : $67,531.74 - $104,932.36 Annually

Location : CT 06103, CT

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 01723

Department : Chief Operating Officer

Opening Date : 05 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : 6 / 13 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Description

Vacancy is in the Capital Projects and Operation Division. Under administrative direction, assists in the formulation and management of the City's Facilities and Energy master plans. Facilities Management includes, but is not limited to, parks, buildings, roofs, building envelopes, HVAC, environmental remediation, and electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Energy Management includes, but is not limited to, facilitating energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy, leading awareness programs, and monitoring energy consumption. Also serves as the agent in support to the Board of Education on school facility construction and rehabilitation projects. Responsible for the City's energy management plan, including, but not limited to, procurement, conservation, and management of energy for the City and its Board of Education. Responsible for establishing policies and procedures for the maintenance, renovations, and additions of city facilities. Responsible for ensuring that preventative maintenance and operating costs are planned and budgeted for as part of project development design development. Evaluates facilities to develop and implement plans to optimize energy management and energy conservation measures. Manages all areas of energy usage, conservation, and conversion within facilities. Coordinates efforts in support of the City's sustainability initiatives. Directs the City's energy consultant to perform feasibility studies on potential energy conservation projects (photovoltaic, fuel cell, battery storage, etc.); analyze energy usage, and advises on natural gas and electricity procurement. Responsible for engaging with the various utilities vendors to incorporate energy conservation measures into projects. Advises City officials, agencies, boards, commissioners, and the public on facility and energy program / project matters. Assists in managing the HVAC control and energy tracking computer system for the City and the Board of Education. Schedules, assigns, coordinates, and supervises the work of all Facility and Energy related projects, and evaluates short and long term program planning. May be tasked to serve as Administration's proxy in citywide energy matters. Confers with City officials, agencies, commissioners and public to provide advice on facilities and energy matters. Reviews and comments on facility construction and renovation plans. Receives and responds to inquiries from residents attends NRZ meetings as needed on facility and energy matters. Performs related work as required.

This is a Classified Non-Union position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. It may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure the following :

Thorough knowledge of :

• Facilities maintenance and repair of facilities operations, including, but not limited to, scheduling and other components of maintenance management systems.
• Training methods, safety procedures and pertinent Conn-OSHA requirements related to facility maintenance.
• Local, state and national standards and guidelines for energy conservation and sustainability.
• State and federal funding mechanisms to implement and obtain funding for energy conservation projects and initiatives.
• Budgeting and purchasing functions; and practices.

Skills in :

Ability to :

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office environment and in various community settings with some travel to different sites. Incumbents may be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and to work in and around various equipment. Incumbents also may be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications :

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university AND three (3) years of experience in overseeing design and construction on energy or sustainability projects related to facilities. Municipal budgeting, procurement, and capital project execution experience preferred.

Graduation from a two-year accredited college or university AND five (5) years of experience in overseeing design and construction on energy or sustainability projects related to facilities. Municipal budgeting, procurement, and capital project execution experience preferred.

In the absence of a degree, have 60 college credits, AND seven (7) years of experience in overseeing design and construction on energy or sustainability projects related to facilities. Municipal budgeting, procurement, and capital project execution experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and Special Requirements

State of Connecticut driver's license

A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED : A completed including proof of residency as indicated on the may be submitted.

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.

APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND WILL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION

Other Information

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

IN ADDITION TO YOUR INBOX, PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR JUNK AND SPAM EMAIL FOR ALL RECRUITMENT COMMUNICATION.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :

Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a along with a DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.

I have attached a copy of my degree / transcript. (I understand this is required to be considered for this position and not attaching my degree / transcript will deem me not qualified).

I have attached a copy of my driver's license or state issued ID. (I understand this is required to be considered for this position and not attaching my driver's license or state issued ID will deem me not qualified).

Please describe, in detail, your experience in overseeing design and construction on energy or sustainability projects related to facilities.

Please describe your knowledge of local, state, national standards and guidelines for energy conservation and sustainability.

Required Question