Director of Energy and Sustainability (NBOE)

Director of Energy and Sustainability (NBOE) JobID: 1477 Position Type: Non Instructional - Admin - Central Office/Director Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Location: Facilities Management -344 Additional Information: Show/Hide NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY Office of Facilities Management (Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval) The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director of Energy and Sustainability within the Office of Facilities Management. The Director of Energy & Sustainability position is responsible for development of the district's Energy Management Plan ("EMP") and the identification of energy savings as well as the management of projects impacting energy usage including solar, ice storage, boilers, chillers, unit vents, cooling towers, steam traps and distribution systems. The EMP includes an energy policy, energy goals, operating procedures, and baseline, benchmarking, evaluation and monitoring procedures as well as the efficient and effective delivery of projects and training of operational staff. This position is responsible for the overall coordination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general construction and scheduling of maintenance and repair requirements of the school district as related to International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and/or as otherwise directed. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college. 2. A current DOE issued CEFM certification. 3. Hold a Sustainability Facility Professional, SFP designation or equivalent acceptable to the Executive Director. 4. Ten (10) years demonstrated experience in mechanical system operation and technical troubleshooting related services relating to HVAC, solar and energy stainability in a school district with a multitude of buildings over 3 million square feet total and have a minimum of a NJ Black Seal license. 5. Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students especially in STEM programs, staff, administration, parents and the community. 6. Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications and be familiar with School Dude facility software and enterprise utility management programs. 7. Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable. BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assist with the development of a communication plan, the creation of a school district energy team and experience obtaining Energy Star certifications. 2. Oversee ongoing review of the district's facilities to identify cost reducing measures from implementation of energy efficiency initiatives utilizing technical resources provided by the BPU and State Energy Office. 3. Participate in professional development opportunities to better understand the relationship between energy management, school districts and its relationship to educational, financial and environmental goals and objectives. 4. Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the district utility management program. Develops and implements short and long-range utility management goals and objectives. Recommends policies and procedures for effective, efficient, and economical district operations. 5. Develops and manages annual utility budget of approximately $17 million. Monitors changes in the laws related to utilities that affect the district budget and operations. 6. Develops utility management measures related to building heating/cooling, electrical usage, efficient irrigation practices, reclaimed water, and potable water conservation. Coordinates implementation of the utility management program with all district site administrators. 7. Studies and analyzes utilization of utilities and coordinates and reviews energy audits at each school plant and a…