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Program Technician, School Energy and Recycling (SERT)

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Program Technician CODE: 6070 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Program Technician, School Energy and Recycling (SERT) GRADE: 17 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs specialized and responsible work involving system wide initiatives promoting responsible use of natural resources and environmental stewardship, collectively designated the School Energy and Recycling (SERT) program. Promotes a culture of conservation and responsibility in the schools to recycle and reduce energy and water use through promotion of energy and recycling contests and activities, curriculum initiatives, periodic newsletters and bulletins, and formation of school-based SERT teams to mobilize schools for energy conservation and recycling efforts. Assists the SERT program manager in the implementation of MCPS strategies to meet program goals by utilizing national best practices and standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Candidate must have strong administrative skills including grammar, spelling, editing, and calendaring; the ability to communicate effective behavioral programs to reduce energy and water waste and increase recycling rates by staff, teachers, and students orally and in writing; the ability to positively motivate teams and individuals to achieve program goals. Basic knowledge of the recycling program infrastructure to assist in promotion and support of the program. Skills in electronic graphic design techniques using both electronic and traditional methods and equipment. Ability to use office automation and web design software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics, and publication packages. Administrative skills including typing, filing, and calendar coordination. Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills. Needed skills: Organizer -- visualizes final results and directs resources for the successful completion of goals. Needed character traits: optimist, initiative, creativity, respect, determination, environmental stewardship, and resourcefulness. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Associates degree required. Bachelors degree preferred. Experience promoting conservation programs, web/graphic design, and environmentally sustainable building practices. Practical experience in assisting in designing web sites, developing incentives to attract participation in energy and product conservation. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) .) Ability to operate a computer terminal for long periods of time and occasionally move presentation material to school meetings.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Ability to occasionally work on a flexible schedule and travel to schools as required. Access to personal transportation required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes a culture of conservation and responsibility to the schools to reduce use of natural resources, including energy and water.
2. Provides administrative support including typing of memos and mass e-mails, development and maintenance of active school files and other administrative/secretarial duties as assigned.
3. Maintains the SERT and recycling website, including development of program materials, graphic design, and posting.
4. Provides telephone support to SERT to answer program questions and direct supporting resources.
5. Provides administrative support to the SERT facilitators and SERT program manager in preparation of promotional packets, appointment scheduling, restocking program resources and supplies, coordination of schedules including school data visits and school meetings as requested by SERT program manager.
6. Maintains the team schedule and provides administrative support to team including composing and typing of correspondence for SERT program.
7. Assist in enrolling, inspecting and grading schools on SERT participation to determine financial awards and opportunities for recognition.
8. Gathers existing instructional materials from outside energy, recycling, and environmental organizations and assist review and adaptation for use in MCPS.
9. Assists in the promotion of the recycling program to increase recycling rates system-wide, and in the development of program material for energy conservation and recycling initiatives.
10. Supports the SERT Program Manager in continuous improvement of program resources, materials, and initiatives.
11. Organizes energy, environmental, and recycling contests and activities.
12. Researches and promotes participation in state and national-level contests and activities that are aligned with recycling and energy conservation to the schools.
13. Assists in aligning schools with pre-existing partnership program opportunities that support energy conservation and recycling.
14. Works closely with the environmental recycling coordinator to insure that SERT and recycling initiatives are aligned and promoted.
15. Under direction, prepares a periodic newsletter to highlight school activities and achievements. Under general supervision issues energy conservation bulletins, flyers and email notices on specific conservation and recycling topics.
16. Tracks participation in the program on a school-by-school basis.
17. Collaborates with MCPS departments and divisions to assist in the coordination or programs at the school level to increase participation, energy savings and recycling rates.
18. Assists SERT program manager in coordination with MCPS staff of curriculum development, character education, and the Instructional Management System (IMS), to systematically incorporate energy, recycling, and environmental content into classroom instruction.
19. Implements strategic plans of the SERT program and the Department of Facilities Management, including integrated information systems, web-based products, and alignment with energy management activities.
20. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 9/08
Date(s) Revised: 8/2012
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.