Energy Center Contract Manager (Internal Environment and Energy applicants only)

Description

The Environment and Energy department is seeking an Energy Center Contract Manager to manage the service contract between the county and the operator of the Hennepin County Energy Center and to serve as the county's business representative at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC). This role will act as the county's owner representative and is responsible for managing the Energy Center's operations and maintenance agreement. Additionally, this position will provide input on capital projects and maintenance practices at HERC. HERC provides heating and cooling for county owned and private sector facilities in downtown Minneapolis and it is a mass burn facility that processes 365,000 tons of solid waste per year.

Location and hours:

This position is located at the Hennepin County Energy Center, 616 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position will occasionally be on-site at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., with flexibility. This position may require working after hours and on the weekends, as needed.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Environment and Energy department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Act as the facility owner's representative, learn customer needs and service requirements, and promote highest quality customer care.
• Monitor energy plant output and operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Monitor contract services of all contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to include approval of invoices for services provided and commodities delivered.
• Develop and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Review and make recommendations on capital projects at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center and maintenance practices at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center.
• Provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Eight years or more of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.

• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Managing facility contractors and vendors to assure contract compliance and to improve operations.

• Developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets.

• Developing and managing capital projects to minimize service interruptions, maintain quality workmanship, and ensure work finishes on schedule and within budget.

• Using Microsoft Excel.

• Working with electronic maintenance management systems.

• Knowledge of:

• Electronic maintenance programs with ability to develop analytical reports monitoring overall effectiveness of the facility's maintenance program.

• Drawings and specifications.

• Ability to analyze operational data to benchmark, verify performance, and assist customers to understand their building operations.

• Possess mechanical aptitude to understand how mechanical systems operate and basic maintenance concepts.

• Addressing racial equity, gender equity, LGBTQ+ equity, neurodiversity equity, and differing ability equity.

• Implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives or a strong desire to learn and engage in these efforts.

• Engaging in ongoing professional development related to DEI.

About the department:

The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

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If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of the Environment and Energy department? Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes
• No

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This position is located at the Hennepin County Energy Center, 616 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415. This position will occasionally be on-site at the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center, 505 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Work hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 6 a.m. - 6 p.m., with flexibility. This position may require working after hours and on the weekends, as needed.

This position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County Driver's Permit. Click here to read about the County Permit Program.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

03

In which of the following fields do you have a bachelor's degree or higher? Check all that apply.

• Business administration
• Public administration
• Another related field
• None of the above

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Describe your relevant education, including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have any relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

06

Describe your experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you have managing facility contractors and vendors to assure contract compliance and to improve operations?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

08

Describe your experience managing facility contractors and vendors to assure contract compliance and to improve operations, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

How many years of experience do you have developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

Describe your experience developing and monitoring operating and capital budgets, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

11

How many years of experience do you have developing and managing capital projects to minimize service interruptions, maintain quality workmanship, and ensure work finishes on schedule and within budget?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

Describe your experience developing and managing capital projects to minimize service interruptions, maintain quality workmanship, and ensure work finishes on schedule and within budget, referencing jobs listed in your application/resume. If you do not have any relevant experience, type "None" in the space provided.

13

Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?

• Yes
• No

14

Describe your experience using Microsoft Excel, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

15

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes
• No

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• Department email, unit bulletin board, or lateral/transfer process
• Employee Career Center (ECC)
• Employee Resource Group (ERG)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• HC Connect
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

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