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Program Assistant, SERT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Program Specialist CODE: 6150 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Program Assistant, SERT GRADE: 20 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 green schools program. Promotes a culture of conservation and responsibility in the schools to reduce energy and water use through promotion of energy and environmental contests and activities, curriculum initiatives, periodic newsletters and bulletins, and formation of school-based eco-response teams (SERT) to mobilize schools for energy conservation. Assists the Green Schools Program Manager in the implementation of MCPS strategies to meet green building requirements in existing and new facilities, utilizing national best practices and standards. Seeks and administers outside resources and grants, and resources for energy and environmental projects and events. Supports execution of strategic plans for the Energy Resources Team and the Department of Facilities Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to communicate effective behavioral programs to reduce energy and water waste by staff, teachers and students. Ability to positively motivate teams and individuals to achieve program goals. Knowledge of basic energy- and water consuming equipment in schools, the relative magnitude of utility expense for various functions, and appropriate manual or automatic control measures. Basic knowledge of green building design and compliance management. Basic knowledge of federal, state, municipal and private sources of grant resources. Ability to implement grantor procedures, guidelines, preferences, and requirements and assure that MCPS applications are consistent with these criteria. Skill in basic graphic design techniques using both electronic and traditional methods and equipment. Ability to use office automation and web software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics and publication packages, email and web pages. Excellent writing and communication skills. Needed leadership skills: Organizer -- visualizes final results and directs resources for the successful completion of goals. Needed character traits: creativity, determination, enthusiasm, environmental stewardship, orderliness 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: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree preferred. Prost-graduate training or experience preferred in behavioral energy conservation programs, architectural technology and environmentally sustainable building practices. Practical experience in assisting a government or business operation, and addressing government, business or professional organizations. 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: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional preferred.
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.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes a culture of conservation and responsibility in the schools to reduce use of natural resources, energy and water.

2. Organizes energy and environmental contests and activities and promotes participation in state and national-level contests and activities by the schools.

3. Administers mini-grants to schools for specific proposed projects.

4. Provides custom technical support to schools where requested, either directly or through consultants.

5. Under direction, prepares a periodic newsletter to highlight school activities and achievements.

6. Under general supervision issues energy conservation bulletins, flyers and email notices on specific conservation topics.

7. Provides telephone support to SERT and Green Schools to answer program questions and direct supporting resources.

8. Promotes formation of school-based eco-response teams (SERT) to mobilize schools for energy and water conservation actions. Enrolls, inspects and grades schools on SERT participation to determine financial awards.

9. Maintains the database for reporting SERT participation and registration, activities (by users), and scoring overall SERT programs.

10. Promotes MCPS recycling efforts.

11. Assists Green Schools Program Manager in coordination with MCPS staff of curriculum development, character education, and the Instructional Management System (IMS), to systematically incorporate energy and environmental content into classroom instruction.

12. Gathers existing instructional materials from outside energy and environmental organizations and assist review and adaptation for use in MCPS.

13. Works with IMS staff to make the green curriculum widely available and used by teachers, for example, by: linking specific assignments directly to grade standards and indicators on the IMS internet site, participating in online IMS forums to promote the green curriculum, and maintaining an online newsletter within IMS devoted to energy and environmental curriculum topics.

14. Also, run contests based on use of particular modules, such as art I poster modules, and award prizes to participating classes.

15. Supports MCPS strategies to meet green building requirements.

16. Advocates guidelines for construction and maintenance of schools utilizing national best practices and standards for green buildings, according to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification requirements.

17. Seeks expansion of grant awards through direct personal contact with potential grant sources and reviews of grant literature and publications.

18. Analyzes grant opportunities for appropriateness and relevance to the green schools program.

19. Assists in writing grant proposals. Administers grants received, including grant-funded contractors or employees.

20. Maintains liaison with grantor officials as well as with county officials who may provide relevant information and focal points for coordination.

21. Implements strategic plans of the Energy Resources Team and the Department, including integrated information systems, web-based products, and alignment with energy management activities.

22. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 8/ 04
Date(s) Revised: 7/09
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.