Salary: $42,728.81 Annually
Location : 84 Green Energy Park RoadSylva, NC
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Number: 20240064
Department: Green Energy Park
Opening Date: 04/16/2024
Closing Date: 5/24/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Overview

This position plans, organizes, and directs the operations and projects at the Green Energy Park. Grade 23
Duties and Responsibilities

• Review bids and negotiate contracts.
• Review and accept or reject completed projects.
• Develop an overall strategic plan for the Green Energy Park to include vision, mission, plan initiatives and branding.
• Identify trends and opportunities of target markets.
• Plan and execute advertising initiatives.
• Analyze market data and prepare reports to measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Build and cultivate relationships with media outlets.
• Engage with the local community and collaboratively work with artists.
• Manages and directs equipment maintenance, marketing, budget development and invoicing, community outreach, and safety.
• Interact with engineers, advise artists and community leaders across the globe in order to share experiences and lessons learned on using bio-fuels to develop high levels of process heat.
• Oversee control systems design and troubleshooting, gas heat value calculations, furnace design, gas collection system redesign and fabrication supervision, gas collection wells and groundwater removal systems; develop equipment maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
• Supervise staff and student interns.
• Present programs to various industry groups, community organizations, and schools.
• Develop and submit project funding requests to various granting organizations.
• Create partnerships with regional universities to facilitate development of a range of research efforts utilizing the biofuels and equipment available at the Green Energy Park.
• Participate in discussions and conferences with other renewable energy leaders from around the world.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent; ten (10) years directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of directly related experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of related experience preferred.
Licenses or Certifications :
Possession of a valid, State of North Carolina driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of County and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of supervisory management practices.
• Knowledge of safe equipment practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of blacksmith forges and metal foundries.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operations of high-temperature glass furnaces and explosive gas systems.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in originating new techniques and/or developing new information.
• Skill in performing thermal output calculations.
• Skill in operating heavy equipment, to include skid-steer loader, dump truck, glass furnace, grit wheels, sanders, band saws, and welders.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with management, employees, members of the general public and other groups involved in the activities of the County as they relate to the department.

Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity
Jackson County recognizes its continued success in meeting the needs of its citizens requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals, regardless of their gender, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or political affiliation. It is the policy of the County to foster, maintain, and promote equal opportunity by use of a systematic, consistent recruitment program, and to identify and attract the most qualified applicants for employment with the County. This policy is to be achieved by announcing all position vacancies, by evaluating all applicants using the same criteria, and by applying testing methods through the NC Career Works Office. Selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
Jackson County provides a robust offering of employee benefits including: employer paid medical and dental benefits, participation in the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System, paid leave (vacation, sick, and holiday), Employee Clinic, Wellness program, and supplemental benefit offerings. A full overview of benefits is available at