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United States Postal Service · 1 day ago

Energy Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$97K/yr - $116K/yr

The United States Postal Service is seeking an Energy Specialist to provide technical expertise and guidance in the development and implementation of national energy programs. The role involves overseeing compliance with energy regulations, monitoring energy systems, and providing technical guidance to various stakeholders.

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Hiring Manager

Kristin Perritano

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Energy regulationsCost analysis methodsProject management principlesTechnical guidance on energyCompliance monitoringCommunication skillsBachelor's degree

Required

Knowledge of federal laws and regulations related to energy, including those that have an impact on business and industry

Knowledge of cost analysis methods and procedures

Ability to interpret federal energy laws and regulations in order to assure that USPS policies, practices, and programs are in compliance

Ability to monitor progress toward the achievement of energy goals and to determine compliance of policies and practices with federal and local laws

Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, coordinating and monitoring the work of contract and professional employees to achieve project objectives

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

Ability to provide technical and regulatory guidance on energy issues and compliance problems to Headquarters, regional, and field managers

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