| Location | Nashville, TN |
Executive Service
MILITARY ENERGY SPECIALIST
Department of Military
Construction Facilities Management Office
Nashville, TN
Closing Date: 11/09/2026
This position has the potential to work up to 40% remotely from home.
Background Check:
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Job Overview:
The position prepares and manages the Army Utility and Energy Conservation Plan; monitors utility costs and consumption for electricity, natural gas, propane, water, and sewer; maintains utility data for more than 1,000 accounts; reports required information to the Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AEWRS) and National Guard Bureau (NGB); and provides Resource Manager data in support of utility cost reimbursement. The position also coordinates energy projects, monitors energy-efficiency spending, supports required reporting, and serves as a liaison among CFMO, department officials, contractors, vendors, facility personnel, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Utilities and Energy Management:
Manage the Utilities and Energy Management Program for the CFMO in support of facilities used by the Tennessee Military Department.
Prepare and manage the Army Utility and Energy Conservation Plan in accordance with current guidelines.
Oversee and maintain utility cost and consumption data for electricity, natural gas, propane, water, and sewer accounts.
Monitor and review all monthly Military utility bills and support accurate utility cost reimbursement.
Provide Resource Manager data and maintain records needed to support reimbursement and program oversight.
Coordinate with the TN Department of Environment and Conservation Energy Cap Program.
Energy Reporting and Projects:
Manage the Army Energy and Water Reporting System (AEWRS), including monthly reporting of energy consumption and cost.
Submit the annual AEWRS energy manager's report in October, including utility usage, cost, and progress toward NGB energy guidelines.
Report the federal share of energy, electric, natural gas, and propane costs monthly, and water and sewer costs and usage quarterly, in AEWRS.
Upload required utility and energy information to NGB systems on monthly and annual schedules.
Plan and organize support for energy projects and project reporting within the CFMO.
Monitor and report annual spending for energy-efficiency, renewable-energy, and alternative-funding projects.
Support quarterly and annual Installation Status Report (ISR) and Mission Capacity (MC) reporting for TNARNG facilities, including VTS Catoosa and VTS Milan.
Coordination and Program Support:
Serve as departmental liaison among the CFMO, department officials, contractors, vendors, facility personnel, coworkers, and the public on water- and energy-related matters.
Communicate project requirements, data, procedures, and expectations clearly to direct reports, zone managers, project managers, and facility personnel.
Provide special project tracking and reporting to the CFMO team and project managers as requested.
Monitor and document the performance of completed energy projects and equipment installations.
Coordinate with direct reports and stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues, and ensure projects follow CFMO policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in energy management, engineering, environmental science, construction management, facilities management, business administration, or a related field; and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in energy management, utilities management, facilities management, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field.
Or
An associate degree in a related field and six (6) years of related experience in energy management, utilities management, facilities management, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications and Certification:
An engineering degree or Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in Tennessee is not required. Special consideration may be given to applicants who possess a Tennessee-registered PE license. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification through the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) is preferred. If the selected candidate does not already hold CEM certification, the candidate must obtain it within one (1) year of appointment.
Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.