EMCS; Energy Management & Control Systems

Job Summary

Technical and administrative work developing and implementing energy conservation projects and overseeing and making recommendations regarding the design, installation and modification of district-wide Energy Management & Control Systems (EMCS). This is an entry level, stand-alone class.

Probation: Six (6) months

Open Requirements: Five (5) years of experience in the design, construction, renovation and/or operation and maintenance of institutional facilities, three (3) years of which must have been focused in EMCS design, installation and/or operation and maintenance. Experience must include coordinating EMCS projects with engineers and contractors

Promotional Requirements:N/A

Licensing: A valid Florida driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, practices, and procedures used in conducting energy conservation studies and analyses, designing projects, preparing specifications, and coordinating energy management control systems with special emphasis on EMCS; heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; and electrical systems
• Knowledge of state of the art EMCS technologies and control sequences, BACNet protocol and functionality of District’s EMCS systems
• Knowledge of building construction, electrical and mechanical principles, and heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and associated systems
• Knowledge of all phases of construction including specifications, plans, scheduling, equipment and warranties
• Knowledge of computerized building management systems
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
• Basic oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills
• Basic word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate projects of differing degrees of complexity and size with engineers, contractors, manufacturer’s representatives, building principals and administrators, and governmental agencies as required
• Ability to inspect construction and renovation sites as well as existing school facilities
• Ability to estimate costs and analyze materials, labor and time for proposed EMCS projects
• Ability to project savings from energy conservation measures
• Ability to conduct research, gather and analyze data, and prepare reports
• Ability to read, understand and apply Florida Department of Education, Florida Building Code, and other governmental regulations that apply to building construction and energy
• Ability to read, understand, and apply job-related manuals, information, data, and other materials