Job Description

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

Provides technical expertise and guidance in the development and implementation of national energy programs and associated compliance policies, procedures, and systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Participates in the development of national energy initiatives, administrative policies, procedures, and systems which ensure compliance with energy regulations.

2. Oversees and monitors energy systems (such as the Corporate Energy Interface (CEI) and Utility Management System (UMS));; including coordinating customer acceptance testing and evaluating the status of goal and KPI accomplishments under energy programs.

3. Participates in the identification of federal, state, and local energy laws and regulations applicable to the Postal Service; oversees or conducts studies on the current state of compliance with new regulations.

4. Participates in the analysis of technical and implementation costs and the evaluation of the economic impact of energy systems applications on the Postal Service.

5. Provides technical guidance to Headquarters, area and district managers on national issues related to compliance with governmental regulations and postal energy policies.

6. Oversees and coordinates the work of contract and professional employees on a project basis by utilizing project management methodologies.

7. Works with key stakeholders, subject matter experts and other representatives of energy agencies to exchange information, coordinate compliance efforts, answer questions or resolve problems, and ensure understanding of legislation or proposed legislation which may impact postal operations.

8. Reviews and monitors data from reporting systems in order to ensure compliance efforts and provide information to regulatory and federal agencies.

9. Works directly with Headquarters and field personnel, and vendors to resolve anomalies for data accuracy, invoices and energy issues.

SUPERVISION:

Manager, Energy Initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Knowledge of federal laws and regulations related to energy, including those that have an impact on business and industry.
2. Knowledge of cost analysis methods and procedures.
3. Ability to interpret federal energy laws and regulations in order to assure that USPS policies, practices, and programs are in compliance.
4. Ability to monitor progress toward the achievement of energy goals and to determine compliance of policies and practices with federal and local laws.
5. Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, coordinating and monitoring the work of contract and professional employees to achieve project objectives.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to resolve issues with internal customers, exchange information with key stakeholders of energy agencies, to ensure understanding of legislation, and to coordinate compliance efforts.
7. Ability to provide technical and regulatory guidance on energy issues and compliance problems to Headquarters, regional, and field managers.
8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Must possess a bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental, Sustainability, Engineering or a degree in a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the US Department of Education.

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