Energy and Environmental Specialist (Job ID# 3848)

CALERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

August 13, 2026

POSITION

Energy and Environmental Specialist

DEPARTMENT

Department of School Facilities

LOCATION

Central Office

REPORTS TO

Director of School Facilities

ANNUAL WORK SUMMARY

12 months per year, 245 days per year, 8 hours per day.

WAGE/PAY RATE

Scale 28: $ 37.19/hr - $ 48.04/hr

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

APPLICATION DEADLINE

September 12, 2026

EFFECTIVE START DATE

Immediate Vacancy

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of School Facilities, the Energy and Environmental Specialist leads the development and implementation of Calvert County Public Schools' Resource Management and Energy Conservation Plan, advancing districtwide efforts in energy efficiency, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability. This role collaborates across Facilities, Planning and Construction, and school-based teams to integrate sustainable practices into operations and capital projects, ensuring alignment with Maryland High Performance Green Building requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.

The Specialist drives data-informed decision-making by monitoring energy usage, managing utility expenditures, and identifying cost-saving strategies, grants, and incentive opportunities. The position also supports Green School certification efforts, supports staff training, and maintains sustainability reporting and communications. This role ensures CCPS remains compliant, efficient, and forward-focused in meeting its sustainability goals.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental management, environmental resource management, natural resource management, sustainability, or a closely related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field required.
• Experience supporting or coordinating sustainability initiatives aligned with the Maryland Green Schools Program, including initial certification or recertification efforts preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions. At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated management, leadership, and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of local, State, and federal policies, regulations, and best practices pertaining to energy management, conservation, and sustainability as applicable to public-sector facilities. .
• Ability to oversee, coordinate, and support energy conservation and sustainability efforts involving Calvert County Public Schools for students and employees.
• Highly organized, with the ability to gather, organize, analyze and interpret energy and utility usage data.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally (public speaking) and in writing
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and operation of office equipment and machines.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

• Collaborates with the Director of School Facilities or designee on the development of and co-author the Resource Management and Energy Conservation Plan.
• Collaborate with the Departments of School Facilities and Planning and Construction to support energy management, resource conservation, and sustainability efforts across existing facilities and capital projects at Calvert County Public Schools.
• Develop, implement, and oversee energy consumption reduction strategies within stand-alone energy projects as well as applicable Capital Improvement Program projects, consistent with Maryland High Performance Green Building requirements and best practices.
• Coordinate with professional, technical, trade, and operations staff internally and externally in support of energy conservation initiatives, building performance improvements, and construction-related sustainability efforts, as appropriate.
• Monitor, analyze, and document energy and utility usage data, including calculating energy savings associated with conservation measures, system upgrades, and energy savings incentive or rebate programs.
• Track and analyze budget and expenditures for utilities and energy related capital investments for a budget of up to $10 million and potentially more to maximize return on investments for conservation initiatives. Moderate discretion on how funds are spent and ensures compliance with district budget policies.
• Serve as a resource for school-level Green Teams and provide oversight of the Green School re-certification process.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to provide guidance on energy and utility issues.
• Monitor and track State and federal laws, regulations, guidance, and emerging policies related to energy management, greenhouse gas reduction, sustainability, and public sector facilities, including those stemming from legislation, to inform planning and operational strategies.
• Coordinate energy benchmarking and performance tracking practices, using recognized tools and methodologies, to support transparency, planning, and future readiness for evolving regulatory requirements.
• Actively seek and secure grants, rebates, and incentive programs associated with energy efficiency, energy conservation, and sustainability, including energy saving incentive programs and State/Federal programs.
• Prepares and presents training materials to staff as it relates to Green School efforts.
• Manages and updates the Calvert County Public Schools' Green Schools webpage.
• Oversight of school recycling and production of system wide recycling reports.
• Participate in supervisor approved, job-related professional development opportunities.
• Comply with board policies and administrative procedures.
• Comply with all related federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

• Performs other tasks as required or assigned by the departmental supervisors
• Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others
• Works flexible hours as necessary
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/DEMANDS:

• The job requires some mental effort and involves moderate levels of stress (e.g., Occasional need to deal with difficult customers or manage emotions when interacting with others, sometimes work under tight deadlines, limited or no exposure to public criticism, occasionally requires extended periods of concentration on complex tasks).
• The job requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The work is performed in office, school facilities department, and various schools/sites; and requires walking and standing for extended periods of time, and occasional climbing.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:

May be required occasionally to work beyond normal scheduled hours and to attend evening and/or weekend activities; and may require work outdoors in various weather conditions with moderate exposure to unfavorable conditions.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website - www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References must be directly related to education experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Prior to the filling of any vacancy, permanent employees who have requested a transfer in a timely manner shall be afforded an opportunity meet with the supervisor of the position for which the vacancy exists.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention, all applicants are required to report all former employment where direct contact with minors may have occurred. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations where the applicant has volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual's race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources

443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.