Requisition Id 14352
Annual Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $224,000.00
Work-Site Type: Remote
ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations. Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.
Note about pay range:
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US
*This is a part-time casual position.*
Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks an experienced energy professional to serve in an exciting role that will help advance clean energy use and energy efficiency for federal government facilities worldwide. You will be working with a small, dedicated team that works closely for and with the U.S. Department of Energy to serve all federal agencies. This team helps the federal government reduce greenhouse gas emissions, become more energy efficient, increase the use of clean, renewable energy, help American industry in a competitive energy technology world market among other important benefits.
Overview:
The Integrated Building Deployment and Analysis (IBDA) Group in the Buildings and Transportation Science Division (BTSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking applicants for an Energy Performance Federal Contracting Expert that focuses on alternatively financed federal project. In furtherance of the Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Energy Management’s (FEMP’s) responsibility, this role serves all federal agencies. You will perform outreach, training and project support in the area of Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) for federal facilities worldwide. This position augments ORNL's team operating in support of FEMP, which facilitates the federal government's implementation of sound, cost-effective energy management and investment practices to enhance the nation's energy security and environmental stewardship. You would be a part of ORNL’s team to facilitate and support multi-million-dollar performance contracting projects and project development for federal agency customers. This position is part-time as needed working approximately 500 hours/year.
The IBDA Group works to optimize the energy performance of commercial, institutional, and residential buildings through applied research, technical assistance, and technology deployment. The team’s comprehensive knowledge of buildings and energy use spans multi-building sites, whole-building systems, system components and building equipment.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Project support:
- Provide project support to federal agencies for performance contracting to achieve energy and environmental goals.
- Provide expert advice and direction to Federal Contracting Officers on Energy Savings Performance Contracting.
- Advise agencies on FEMP policy and best practices in ESPC and ESPC ENABLE.
- Assist agencies in overcoming barriers in contracting related to energy performance contracts.
- Monitor and report progress on alternative financing projects.
- Interact with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) on process and program topics.
- Assist in implementing DOE priority initiatives.
- Program support:
- Act as FEMP's subject matter expert on ESPC for agencies and ESCOs.
- Provide feedback to FEMP for program and project improvement.
- Identify barriers to ESPC ENABLE implementation and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
- Training:
- Conduct technical training at workshops and conferences.
- Develop and deliver customized training for federal agencies.
- Support agencies in alternative financing and procurement approaches for energy efficiency projects.
- Technical support:
- Engage with agency representatives to assess project status and gather information for program improvement.
- Analyze program data for presentations and reference documents.
- Develop white papers, fact sheets, and case studies on relevant aspects of ESPC, UESC, and federal energy use in general.
Basic Qualifications:
- Required work experience is a minimum of ten years in federal ESPCs.
- BS / BA degree is required.
- Prior Federal Contracting Experience and expert knowledge of energy savings performance contracting requirements is required.
- Ability to work creatively and cooperatively as a member of a team
- Excellent verbal communication skills to support regular interactions with sponsors, industry, and federal agencies.
- Versed in various basic computing skills.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to support team building, partnering and leadership.
- Willing to travel. You will be involved in meetings with DOE sponsors in Washington DC and will attend key conferences and workshops. Travel will be periodically required to visit federal facilities. Travel is estimated at 5-10 times per year.
- This position requires access to technology and information that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license.
About ORNL
As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 7,000 people! Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.
ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.
Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.
If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL offers a flexible work environment that supports both the organization and the employee. In addition, this position is considered remote-eligible for ORNL in pre-approved locations. Remote-eligibility is not a continued guarantee and could be subject to change based on evolving organizational needs.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, plus also aligned with the internal peer group. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Link to benefits. https://jobs.ornl.gov/content/Benefits/?locale=en_US
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
