81-NRESOLUTION NO. 81- ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR Eb-ERGy COORDINATOR
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOYNTO~
BEACH, FLOR/DA:
Seetion 1._ The duties and responsibilz'~ ...... ~ the
position of Energy Coordinator are hereby adopted and shall be
in accordance with the 'o
3 b descrlptzon attached hereto and made
$ part hereof at pay grade 30.
1981.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS / ~ ~-~ day of ~,
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Mayor y
ATTEST:
~~e~rk· ·
(Corp. Seal)
ENERGY COORDINATOR
(Proposed Job Description)
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible, professional level administrative
work.requiring close Coordination with all City departments
under the Supervision of the City Manager.
responsibility for developing, implementing Work involves the
and evaluating a
comprehensive energy conservation a d management program. This
position also functions as the City's energy information and
referral source and provides liaison with other energy_related
groups and agencies. Additional responsibilities include the
Creation of energy data, researc
of City ener~v c~-~ . h and reports-
a! f~!1 or part-tim~ De~?]~ts; the Supe the COordination
a ........ ~, ~n · .. of ad~ition-
gr nts, and the Drodu~ --~ ~ e ~dmln~str
==u ar~ic±es for ~
ILLUSTRATI~.VE_TASKS
Directs the implementation and annual revision of the
Comprehensive Plan Energy Element in Coordination with the
Office of the City Planner;
- Assists in the development and administration of City
Emergency. Contingency Plans, as related to energy shortages;
- Maintains CUrrent files on energy research t
and policy in Coordination wi~ ~ ....... , echnoloqv
~** u**~ city blDrary; ~ ~--
- Monitors, collects and analyzes City energy us~ data and
compiles computerized monthly status reports in coordination
with the Data Processing Department;
- Acts as Chairman of the City's Local Energy Committee,
represents the City on the Citizens, Energy Advisory Board and
the Re~ion X Energy Action Committee (REAC), and conducts
liaison with energy-related private sector firms in Coordination
with the Chamber of Commerce;
-Assists department heads in conducting energy efficiency and
conservation pr6jects and develops reports documenting savings
achieved;
-Develops and administers the Energy Impact Analysis for
development plans requiring Plann
to ~ons~der energy re~,~ ..... lng and Zoning Boar~ ....
-Researches, applies for and administers any energy-related
grants or assistance for which the City is eligible;
-Reviews City expenditures for the impact of direct and in-
direct energy costs, in COordination with the Finance and Pur-
chasing Departments;
-Promotes over-all awareness among municipal employees and
the citizenry of the importance of energy conservation and
cost reduction;
Assists in-the internal management of all City energy
usage in COordination with department heads and through'close
contac~ with local public utilities and State Regional and County
energy officials; ,
- Reviews and prepares revisions to proposed proclamations,
resotntions and ordinances for inclusion of energy-conscious
language, where applicable;
- Performs Other related Work as required by the City
Manager.
KN~LE_DGE,ABILiTiEs AND sKInns
- Working knowledge of the practices of urban administration
and comprehensive planning, and of the principles of basic and
alternative energy technologies;
- Ability to devise, plan, implement and evaluate programs
theirand projectS,accomplishment;and to supervise the work of others in pursuit of
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing;
Ability to collect, analyze and present statistical data;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working re-
lationships with other City departments, the public, represen-
tatives from the private sector, and officials from Other levels
of government;
- Ability to conduct thorough research and to prepare
effective reports, exhibits and articles;
-Demonstration of SOund Judgement, creative ability, and a
strong commitment to public service.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or
university with major coursework in Public Administration,
Planning, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related field
plus three years of experience in energy conservation/manage_ '
i~t programs. Master's ~egree, ~lus. two years of experience
preferred;and experience, or any equIvalent comblnat!on of education, train-