STATE PUBLIC WORKS ENERGY EFFICIENCY SPECIALIST

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Nevada State Public Works Division is seeking a State Public Works Energy Efficiency Specialist. This position is assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Section and reports directly to the Deputy Administrator. Located in Carson City, Nevada, the incumbent will provide advanced expertise in the function, design, and operational efficiency of mechanical building systems. The role requires strong analytical capability in evaluating system performance, assessing operating and maintenance costs, and calculating return on investment to support energy efficiency initiatives and cost-effective facility operations.

The State Public Works Energy Efficiency Specialist plans, organizes and implements the Department of Administration, Buildings and Grounds (B&G), Energy Efficiency Program.

Essential Qualifications

Certification by the Association of Energy Engineers as a Certified Energy Auditor; OR Certification by the Association of Energy Engineers as a Certified Energy Manager; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or architecture and three years of experience in energy auditing, energy management, or facility management; OR licensure as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect and three years of experience as described above; OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or closely related engineering field, and four years of experience as described above; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or closely related engineering field, and five years of experience as described above; OR ten years of experience as described above.

Job Duties

Conduct facility site visits; perform technical energy studies and audits of facilities to identify energy savings opportunities; analyze the infrastructure of B&G facilities to include electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R, control, water, wastewater, solid waste, irrigation and lighting systems; recommend improvement measures to equipment and components to minimize energy costs.

Conduct energy audits of all B&G buildings and provide technical assistance; outline energy saving goals; apply analytical and evaluation methods to conduct energy studies; provide equipment and operational recommendations; forecast future energy costs and prepare reports on energy consumption and utility charges; establish energy optimization protocols and programs; and operate a utility management software system.

Evaluate historic and present energy consumption data; apply forecasting and analytical techniques to calculate and project future energy costs; establish utility usage benchmarks for each B&G facility; outline benchmarks, energy savings targets and objectives; monitor energy usage against targets and objectives; identify and implement corrective measures for non-compliant facilities. Monitor facility automation systems to ensure all system set points to achieve optimum energy savings; perform energy modeling, measurement, verification, commissioning, or retro-commissioning; oversee design or construction aspects related to energy such as energy engineering, energy management, and sustainable design.

Develop and compile energy reports on all utility costs and consumption; prepare periodic energy management performance updates for management. Advise personnel on proper operation of energy control systems, energy conservation methods/procedures, and recommend field improvement measures. Establish and promote energy awareness and conservation programs; develop energy conservation educational materials; conduct training and education of B&G staff on maintenance of all mechanical and electrical equipment. Research, develop, and prepare grant applications to secure federal/private funding for State and/or State-sponsored programs including writing/amending program descriptions and compiling required financial and statistical data.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of: engineering principles and practices; practical application of engineering science and technology; principles and practices associated with energy conservation; materials and methods involved in the construction of buildings; HVAC/R designs and troubleshooting for central plants, package units, roof top units, and other mechanical and thermal systems; engineering principles and practices associated with the construction, maintenance and repair of buildings; computer software programs necessary to complete job assignments; mechanical plant maintenance, HVAC/R energy management systems, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) energy design and engineering principles; HVAC/R technologies to include alternate fuels, alternate power generation, and alternate heat generation methods.

General knowledge of: energy life-cycle cost and life-cycle of equipment and materials; federal, State and local energy mandates; international building, mechanical and energy codes.

Ability to: make logical engineering judgments and decisions; read and understand engineering information from plans, drawings, specifications, manuals, correspondence, reports, graphs and memos; analyze HVAC/R needs of numerous facilities and develop cost-effective recommendations regarding system enhancements for energy conservation; research new technologies, products, and industry trends; conduct and analyze energy audits; communicate ideas and findings; develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; serve as a technical resource on operating efficiency, energy consumption, energy conservation savings and energy strategies; review and analyze written and computerized data to solve problems related to equipment efficiency and energy consumption; communicate orally using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information and explain policies and procedures; write reports and other technical documents; understand and perform statistical computations; operate personal computers and associated engineering software.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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