Utilities Manager Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

This position supports the Construction and Facilities Management Officer (CFMO) by overseeing the health and strategic direction of all Arizona Army National Guard (AZ ARNG) utility programs and infrastructure to include such systems as water, waste water, electricity, gas and other energy producing resources. Under minimal direction from the Facility Operations Supervisor (FOS) serves as the Energy Manager for AZ ARNG. Develops a comprehensive Installation Water and Energy Management Plan (IWEP) for AZ ARNG. Directly oversees the Department of Defense-wide Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) for the AZ ARNG. Directly responsible for input into the Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AWERS) and Solid Waste Annual Report (SWAReb). Acts as subject matter expert for the AZ ARNG in all matters related to energy management. Responsible for managing and administration/operation of the Agency energy conservation program. Manages specially funded program budgets related to utilities and energy management. Actively participates in promoting a continuous improvement workplace culture, through the use of teamwork, root cause problem solving, standard operating procedures, and review of performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
Supervises a team of technical trade persons who maintain a highly technical statewide networked building control system and facilitate oversight of all aspects of the utility management program. Prioritizes work and devises a timetable for subordinate work plans on a daily basis to continually analyze and maintain current infrastructure and automation systems, collect data and utilize data to set develop system improvements..
Secures funding and maintains fiscal budgeting related to utility programs including developing and maintaining a utility master plan for resiliency for all installations, analyzing utility infrastructure through comprehensive third party studies and audits in order to maintain current utility plans necessary to develop a prioritized list of work to compete for additional annual funding. Directly manages and oversees DoD and National Guard specific programs and systems within those programs to ensure AZ ARNG compliance and operational requirements/standards are met.
Composes correspondence dealing with subject matter in ways that call for considerable discretion and involve some judgment or negotiation, relying to inquiries, presenting or requesting information.
Participates as an active member of building design team. Performs technical and engineering analysis of proposed energy management projects. Assists project managers (PM) draft NGB funding requests and scopes of work to ensure all work is evaluated for compliance with established SOP and current energy directives. Assists PMs and maintenance staff to ensure all completed projects meet energy performance standards.
Studies new and innovative energy applications and writes technical reports for incorporation into standard operating procedures and best practices. Attends annual NGB sponsored training and other energy/utility related conferences to maintain a high level awareness of current requirements and best practices in the field.
Analyzes monthly utility meter readings and invoicing for accuracy. Prepares required documents to ensure utility related state and federal data calls are delivered on time for all monthly, quarterly, annual and special requirements.

Knowledge of:
Power distribution systems including renewable energy systems (photovoltaic and wind, etc.), maintenance and repair, utility rate calculation and compliance regulations.
Water and Wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collections systems for water, wastewater and storm water maintenance and repair, utility rate calculation and compliance regulations.
Natural gas distribution systems, maintenance and repair, utility rate calculation and compliance regulations.
Office computer software including databases and some programming.
Technical and analytical aspects of the work to be performed during energy engineering and energy management duties, including but not limited to equipment, utility rate structure analysis, and utility usage metrics.
Economic investment analysis methods and metrics such as life cycle costing analysis (LCCA), simple payback, savings to investment ratio, etc.
Methods and technologies of energy engineering and analysis, properly prepare funding documents incorporating LCCA and other metrics.\
Principles, methods and techniques of energy engineering analysis, design and layout involved with varied types of buildings and building services monitored and controlled by a centralized building automation system.
Electrical controls and troubleshooting and strong background and understanding of electrical equipment, motors, variable frequency drives and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) systems and controls.
Skilled in:
Interpersonal Communication and developing professional interpersonal relationships.
Interpreting applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, including executive orders and directives.
Using various types of equipment. Materials and testing devices used In common energy engineering analysis and practices.
Use and calibration of energy engineering testing and monitoring devices.
Collection and analysis of statistical information and data.
Supervision and leading others daily activities by creating a positive work environment.
Verbal and written communications - at a high level of articulation.
Skill in reading, understanding and preparing technical reports and technical writing.
Skill in problem solving and troubleshooting.
Use of computers, computer networks, computer system and common office software applications.
Ability to:
The tracking of and reporting on data and projects.
Learning quickly and managing time effectively, including self-tasking; multi-task with speed and accuracy; Problem solving.
Communicate orally, written and electronically to exchange information and ideas to promote the Agency's needs, plans and objectives in energy management.
Establish priorities in a working environment with limited supervision and develop projects and objectives for problem solving and analysis.
Identify and interpret project requirements, regulations and other guidelines and interact with building managers, engineers and other employees to establish good working relationships.
Work comfortably with personal computers and computer networks and systems and logically troubleshoot controls and analyze equipment failures.
Operate personal computers to troubleshoot equipment failures and to use multiple resources to produce reports and presentations and research new energy technologies.
Do minor programming and troubleshooting in PLC's (programmable logic controllers) and direct digital controls (DOC).
Communicate well with utility companies, utility engineers, vendors, facility managers, and the supervisory chain of command as required to understand and accomplish the objectives of this position.
Write comprehensive and technical reports in order to inform leadership of energy and utility plans and program initiatives.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described; The preferred candidate will have 4 year engineering degree in utility related emphasis;1 yr technical experience;1 yr technical program administration or, technical engineer support;1 year utility management, collecting & analyzing statistical information for program administration. Expertise in collection & analysis of statistical information, working for and/or with the Military, and proficiency working with building automation systems/BACnet.

Special Job Requirements:
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
In/Out State travel required.
Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
Must be a US Citizen. Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire for the requirements of accessing Pride Web, the Department of Defense-wide Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP), Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AWERS), and Solid Waste Annual Report (SWAReb).
Upon hire, incumbent must have the ability to register and actively be enrolled in a training program to acquire a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, or equivalent (International energy manager certification with required written examination) within 1 year of hire.
A minimum of 5 years practical experience in general office and administrative or technical support work with training in engineering, construction, facility utility operations
Two years of utility management experience are required at time of appointment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
DEMA is a smoke-free work environment.
ADA/EEO Employer
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer