Position Type: Support Staff - Operational Depts/SpecialistDate Posted: 3/6/2026Location: Plant OperationsDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled| Position / Title:Environmental and Sustainability Specialist |
| Bargaining Unit: Non-Union | Department/Location: Plant Operations |
| Work Days: 261 | Reports To: Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator |
| JD Revision Date: 02/06/2026 | Supervises: N/A |
Function / Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the planning, coordinating, and managing multi-disciplinary environmental health and life safety (HLS) and energy related projects across the district. Follow Board policies and industry best practices while promoting safe and energy-efficient learning environments. The ability to work in a collaborative environment is essential as this position will interface with various stakeholders.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Complete onsite energy audits of district buildings during both occupied and unoccupied times.
- Identify opportunities to improve the operation, maintenance, or energy efficiency of the buildings/processes/systems.
- Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results and recommendations for energy cost savings.
- Manage and complete incentive applications and follow through to district reimbursement.
- Analyze and report records of all utilities and track and report trend usage.
- Develop, implement and manage energy conservation measures and provide necessary training to district staff.
- Make recommendations regarding building automation system (BAS) schedules as required.
- Provide project coordination and implementation assistance with environmental compliance initiatives including AHERA compliance, pest control, and safety.
- Be the subject matter expert for safety data sheets (SDS) management system and energy tracking software.
- In absence of the Coordinator, respond to 24-hour emergency calls, take appropriate action to address environmental or safety incidents.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge gained through a combination of education and work experience preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
- Excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and comfortable learning new software.
- Ability to set goals and establish methods of achieving them.
- Strong people and process management skills.
- Background or career experience in energy, environmental, HVAC, with project oversight preferred.
- Operate and conduct analysis in a busy environment with exposure to constant noise and communication.
- Valid Illinois Driver's License is required.
Physical Demand
- Travel throughout the district in support of the department's operations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend and kneel for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift file boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
Terms of Employment
- This is a 12-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education. This position will require a flexible schedule.
- The salary range for this position is $54,742.00 - $82,139.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint. ($68,457.00)
