Resource Conservation Manager

The Opportunity:  Under the direction of the Executive Director of Facilities & Capital Projects, this position is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of resource conservation programs for Skagit Valley College (SVC). Resource conservation, sustainability, and active energy management programs will be developed for both the Mount Vernon & Whidbey Island Campuses as well as the various centers, sites, and buildings managed by SVC across Skagit and Island Counties. The RCM is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance with the State of Washington Clean Building Performance Standard (CBPS), MS4 stormwater permit management, including annual reporting, clean air agency permitting and reporting requirements, and space planning assessment for the efficient use of classroom and office space resources. 

The RCM will monitor and analyze energy resources, water and waste-related utilities consumed at each facility; develop and implement active energy management plans and waste reduction practices; provide education and training for facility occupants, maintenance, custodial and administrative staff; collaborate with the college sustainability committee to create and promote a strong resource conservation and recycling ethic among SVC stakeholders.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position working 40 hours per week, 12 months a year. This position works on-site at the Mount Vernon Campus in Washington.

About SVC: Established in 1926, Skagit Valley College is a comprehensive community college within the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC), providing associates and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificates, in high-quality academic transfer pathways, workforce training, basic education for adults, and lifelong learning opportunities. Our equity goals align with SBCTC’s Vision statement; “Leading with racial equity, our colleges maximize student potential and transform lives within a culture of belonging that advances racial, social, and economic justice in service to our diverse communities.”
 
SVC's commitment to equity and social justice drives our collective work to increase access to higher education, inspire student learning and achievement, and strengthen our diverse community. We embrace equity through our core themes of access, achievement, and community by pursuing the continuous examination and revision of norms, policies, and practices to foster the success of all.
 
SVC aspires to reflect the diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic demographics in the district, particularly a growing Latinx population. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) SVC seeks equity minded leadership, faculty, and staff that are committed to inclusive practices and to diverse environments where students from all backgrounds can thrive via multidisciplinary collaboration and the implementation of an array of services.  Candidates representing all aspects of diversity are encouraged to apply. 
 
Mission: Skagit Valley College cultivates student learning and achievement; contributes to the educational, personal, and economic success of students; and promotes equitable and thriving communities.

Vision: The primary focus of Skagit Valley College is student-centered teaching and learning. We are committed to:

• Equitable student outcomes in access, achievement, and community;
• Our Guiding Principles;
• Decisions based on strategy and evidence;
• The development of our employees;
• A diverse and inclusive college community where everyone belongs.

 
The Location: Skagit Valley College is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People’s, especially on Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Samish Indian Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. Located in a geographically diverse region between the dynamic metropolitan hubs of Seattle and Vancouver, BC, SVC is never far from world-class outdoor recreation, urban arts scenes, and local cultural events. SVC serves our local communities with a campus in Mount Vernon, Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island, and centers in Friday Harbor, a Marine Technology Center in Anacortes, and a Brewing Academy in Burlington.
 
Guiding Principles: Respect, Integrity, Open and Honest Communication, Collaboration, and Compassion.
 
Skagit Valley College offers:

• An unrelenting focus on our mission to improve the lives of our students and to strengthen our diverse community.
• Support for innovative teaching, learning, and scholarship.
• Exciting opportunities for personal and career growth.
• Diverse cultural and environmental benefits of rural, suburban and urban lifestyles.
• Friendly, supportive, and diverse work environments.
• Excellent benefits including competitive leave packages and an array of health, dental, vision, and retirement plans to meet your current and future needs.

Active Energy Management & Utility Budget Cost Controls

Expected Outcomes & Measures of Success

SVC is hiring a Resource Conservation Manager (RCM) to control & manage utility costs, optimize building automation systems, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Below are some of the performance metrics that will be followed and scrutinized to verify goals and milestones are being met.

Direct Utility Cost Reduction: The primary benchmark is 5-15% energy savings within two years.

Billing Error Recovery: The dollar amount of refunds or credits secured through historical utility bill auditing.

• Review and monitor utility billings; audit bills and verify charges; investigate and recommend correction of any abnormal resource use; manage billing error recovery process in partnership with business office, report apparent faulty systems to the Assistant Director of Facilities and monitor completion of corrective actions;
• Review and monitor lease agreements to verify monthly payments for utility reimbursement and facilities support services are received and deposited in the correct operating budget;
• Document and analyze predicted cost savings for identified reduction/efficiency measures, and monitor performance through trending & analysis;
• Act as liaison between internal facilities staff, ATS Automation, occupancy scheduling, and the SVC campus community to maximize off-peak savings during low occupancy periods;
• Identify and prioritize recommendations for practical and effective no-cost/low-cost energy and resource-saving measures. Present recommendations to facilities department leadership team for consideration & implementation;
• Facilitate application for... and securing of... external capital through grants, utility rebates, and state-level sustainability funding.

Clean Building Performance Standard & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop and maintain an energy/utility database, perform trend/use analysis, and develop plans to maximize efficiency; keep the Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM) tool updated and advise the Executive Director and other administrators on the CBPS compliance and district’s utility costs and consumption; develop tools to report resource use for each facility;
• Participate in the implementation of targeted building operation, maintenance, and equipment efficiency measures and upgrades. Including driving compliance with CBPS Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Program and Energy Management Plan (EMP);
• Develop, audit, update, and enter monthly utility consumption data into full-featured utility tracking databases like ESPM and Skyspark. Verify data is recorded properly, and ESPM is recording data required for compliance with CBPS. Act as primary point of contact with utility companies, ATS Automation, the Department of Commerce, and DES Energy Services for energy conservation, clean building performance, grant/rebates and green power initiatives;
• Maintain, update, and utilize mandatory reporting tools like ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager to compare campus performance against peer institutions.  (EUI): Monitor total electricity and natural gas use per square foot of campus area;
• Collaborate with DES Energy Services staff to ensure building and campus data in ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager supports their annual Green House Gas emission and carbon reduction reporting requirements;
• Prepare annual Clean Air Agency and State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP) annual reports and act as the primary point of contact for these agencies;
• Administer the Refrigerant Management Program (RAMP), ensuring compliance with the Department of Ecology Climate Pollution Reduction Program;
• Manage the MS4 Stormwater Permit, including submitting annual stormwater reports to the Department of Ecology (DOE), retention of compliance-related documentation, facilitating the public notification and community engagement process, completing annual updates to the Stormwater Management Plan (SWAMP), and ensuring maintenance staff are trained and complying with the O&M Manual and executing the program Best Management Practices (BMP’s);
• Prepare and submit various utilization and resource consumption reports and update inventory systems as requested and required by the State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) or the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges (SBCTC). 
• Comply with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes, and collective bargaining agreements.

Sustainability & Community Engagement

• Develop, implement, and manage resource conservation programs for SVC to include increasing energy efficiency, reducing natural resource consumption, implementing solid waste stream reduction/management and recycling programs;
• Provide office space assignment and ownership-related data to support the Vice President of Administrative Services' decisions associated with requests for office assignments. Keep “Room Audit” data up to date and accurate;
• Update the Megamation FAE module and work with the State of Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM) to ensure the FPMT system and Megamation system are accurate and aligned. Collaborate with the facilities department Program Manager A and the State Board to align these two systems with 25Live room scheduling data;
• Update Megamation mechanical equipment inventory and provide a report every two years with recommendations for equipment and systems that have reached the end of useful life or are in a condition that warrants capital repair or replacement; Make recommendations related to capital equipment replacement as a part of the Bi-Annual Facility Condition Survey performed by the State Board;
• Train building staff and occupants in conservation measures to increase awareness of the impact of behaviors on resource use and costs;
• Develop and implement recognition programs that encourage actions toward savings goals and provide rewards when goals are achieved. Promote RCM Program and send out monthly updates with success stories; share energy savings ideas with our campus communities across the district;
• Promote environmental stewardship and accountability to create a strong conservation ethic among building occupants and organizational leaders;
• Engage, interact, and collaborate with the student population through multiple communication channels and programs to further resource conservation and sustainability efforts;
• Vary work schedule as necessary to monitor district facilities and interface with stakeholders;
• Participate in the SVC sustainability committee, representing Administrative Services and Facilities & Operations;
• Evaluate program success through participation rates in conservation workshops and surveyed gains in campus community sustainability knowledge;
• Track the participation of individual departments in behavior-based energy reduction programs;
• Embrace the SVC Guiding Values and model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, environmental science, engineering, business administration or a related field from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position;
• The ability to travel locally and/or regionally;
• Valid motor vehicle operator license required;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous utility management, resource analysis, or any combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability required to do the work;
• Certification such as Certified Energy Master (CEM), Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP), Certified Building Operator (BOC), Certified Business Energy Professional (BEP), or Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE). Certification as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM);
• Experience with energy/utility tracking software;
• Experience in the HVAC field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of building mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and control systems and Washington State Energy Code;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;
• Acceptance of the responsibility to always promote the welfare and best interests of students;
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, guiding values, goals, and objectives of SVC;
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, community and technical college system;
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion;Ability to work well in a team environment with a diverse group of stakeholders;
• Skill in the use of computerized spreadsheets, databases, and word processing;
• Ability to perform cost/benefit analyses and to interpret and analyze statistical information and trends;
• Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and to achieve measurable results.

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary rate for this twelve-month, 100% of full-time position is $72,000 - $82,000 annually, depending on experience;
• Contracts are written annually for the period of July 1 to June 30.  This position will be filled as soon practical after a candidate is identified, and the salary will be pro-rated for the remaining contract period.  
• This position is exempt from civil service. This position is eligible for overtime.
• Salary, retirement, medical, and insurance benefits are provided in accordance with state regulations and may be subject to change in accordance with legislative mandates.  Additional information on benefits can be found at https://fortress.wa.gov/hca/pebbhealthplan/compare.aspx.

Application Deadline: Priority screening will begin after October 14, 2026.  Applications received on or before this date will receive first consideration. Applications received after the screening date may be considered until the position is filled.
 
Please be aware that the College hiring authorities reserve the right to hire one or more candidates and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process. Only candidates selected to interview will be contacted.

Priority Screening Date:           October 14, 2026
Interviews with Committee:     TBD
Finalist Interviews:                    TBD
Anticipated Start Date:             November 2026

Application Procedure:
To be considered for this position, applicants must:

1. Meet the minimum qualifications and;
2. Submit a complete application to the online recruitment system at www.skagit.eduthat includes the following:
   • The online application, which includes answers to all supplemental questions and contact information for at least three (3) professional references;
   • A current resume; (Attachment: Resume); 
   • A letter of interest addressing the minimum, desired qualifications, and your education and experience as it supports the responsibilities of this position; (Attachment: Cover Letter).

In order to be considered for the position, you must complete the online application in full and attach the required supplemental documents. Failure to provide this information may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
   
  Additionally, pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employer. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who refuses to declare the existence or non-existence of an investigation or findings subject to this statute.

• In the interest of providing a healthy, safe and secure educational and work environment, and in order to meet the requirements of federal legislation, it is the policy of Skagit Valley College to maintain an alcohol and drug-free workplace for our employees and students. 
• If hired you will be required to provide proof of identity and documentation of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate authorization to work in this position as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.   
• Completion of academic degree(s) will be verified through receipt of official transcripts at the time of hire.

Application Assistance: If you have questions about the position or require special accommodation, you may contact Human Resources at (360) 416-7794, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time.  SVC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may leave a TDD/TTY message at (360) 416-7718 by the application closing date. Information on SVC's Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at OPPM 3040.

For questions regarding the online application system, you may call NEOGOV Applicant Tech Support at (855) 524-5627 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time. For best results, apply using one of the following browsers supported by NEOGOV: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and later versions of Internet Explorer.

SVC Annual Security Report: The U.S. Department of Education and the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act require all colleges to provide information to current and prospective students and employees about campus safety policies, procedures, and statistics on certain crimes, including hate crimes, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.  We are required to report our campus security information and statistics in an Annual Security Report, which is updated annually each October.  All prospective employees may obtain a copy of the Annual Security Report from the Human Resources Office by calling (360) 416-7794 or by accessing the Report at:https://www.skagit.edu/about/safety-security-parking/  

Skagit Valley College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all groups in terms and conditions of employment and personnel practices. 

Skagit Valley College provides a drug-free environment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, age, marital status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status in its programs and employment. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact Carolyn Tucker, Vice President of Human Resources/EEO, 360.416.7794 or carolyn.tucker@skagit.edu. For inquiries regarding sexual misconduct compliance, contact Title IX Coordinator, Sandy Jordan, 360.416.7923 or sandy.jordan@skagit.edu. Mailing address: 2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.  All faculty and staff hired at Skagit Valley College are encouraged to embrace, continually support, and enhance diversity and equity on our campus and in our community. Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination.