Senior Director, Energy & Utilities

Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President, the SeniorDirector of Energy and Utilities provides campuswide leadership, administration, and supervisory oversight for the Energy and Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations. Therole directs the reliable, safe, and efficient operation andmaintenance of the central energy plant, utility infrastructure, and fire/life safety and security systems serving five universitysites, more than 170 acres, 52 buildings, and over six milliongross square feet. Operating under general direction, the SeniorDirector independently establishes priorities, manages staff andassigned budgets, and leads strategic energy, utility masterplanning, capital renewal, and operational resiliency initiatives. The position has significant institutional impact throughregulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, resourcestewardship, customer service, and advancement of the university'scarbon neutrality goals.

Compensation Classification: Administrator IIIAnticipated Hiring Range: $16,997/month - $20,000/monthCSU Salary Range: $6,891 /month - $22,119/month The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefitspackage typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For moreinformation on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .CSU Vaccination Policy The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access anyin-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated orcontrolled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccinerecommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health(CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and otherrelevant indications and comply with other safety measuresestablished by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu .Additional Information Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminalrecords check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue acontingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which maybe rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifyinginformation, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowinglywithheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorilycomplete the background check may affect the continued employmentof a current CSU employee who was offered the position on acontingent basis. The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motorvehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checksare conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSUwill pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence ofrequired degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time ofhire. SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.(e.g. H1-B VISAS) All San José State University employees are considered mandatedreporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth inCSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent isalso required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible TitleIX related incident to the Title IX Office or report anydiscrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office ofEqual Opportunity. Education Code 89521 Requirements Applicants will berequired to disclose whether they have received a finaladministrative decision or final judicial decision determining thatthey have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years onlyafter a determination is made that they meet the minimumqualifications for the position, and before an offer of employmentis extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of theapplication process must also sign a release form that authorizesthe release of information by the applicant’s current and/or formeremployers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations ofmisconduct. Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policyand Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policystatements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, andinformation about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASRalso contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. Apaper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by emailat clerycompliance@sjsu.edu .Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual FireSafety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for firesthat occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for thethree most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safetypolicies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. Apaper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu .Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subjectto ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities arerequired to immediately report Clery incidents to the institutionand complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director. Equal Employment Statement San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. Theuniversity prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, genderidentity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policyapplies to all San José State University students, faculty, andstaff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal andstate laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in alleducation programs and activities operated by the university (bothon and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicantswith disabilities who self-disclose. San José State Universityemployees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to complywith the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as acondition of employment. 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