Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
Department
Sust Outreach & Assistance
Under direction, the Sustainability Project Advocate will provide customer service for building owners, assist the public with understanding the processes for compliance with building sustainability laws, and seek to improve the efficiency of plan examination, inspections, and local law compliance. The Sustainability Project Advocate acts as a single point of contact for the industry and building owners to provide required technical assistance and decision support at various stages of compliance processes within the Bureau of Sustainability management. Their role is to engage the community in understanding requirements, facilitate progress, and assist in timely submissions.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or
2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in 1 above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a masters degree in any of the fields described in 1 above.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have either:
a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a masters degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or
c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a masters degree in any of the fields described in 1 above; or
d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in 4 above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in 3 above.
Note: Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered under that title or for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. If applicable, this will be reviewed with a selected candidate at time of conditional offer.
– Excellent writing, research, and communication skills. – Strong technical skills using web-based video and meeting platforms: Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom. – Proficiency with PC software such as: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. – Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. – Ability to think critically and analyze information, and to communicate complex and technical information in an accessible way to the public. – Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments with minimal supervision to meet deadlines. – Ability to rapidly understand strategic objectives and communicate creative idea solutions. – Professional and positive attitude and ability to take direction and incorporate feedback from various sources. – Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner. – Working knowledge of sustainability and climate issues.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
– Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.n- Strong technical skills using web-based video and meeting platforms: Webex, Microsoft Teams, Zoom.n- Proficiency with PC software such as: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.n- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.n- Ability to think critically and analyze information, and to communicate complex and technical information in an accessible way to the public.n- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.n- Ability to rapidly understand strategic objectives and communicate creative idea solutions.n- Professional and positive attitude and ability to take direction and incorporate feedback from various sources.n- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner.n- Working knowledge of sustainability and climate issues.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
New York City Residency is not required for this position
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Job ID
642699
Title code
22430
Civil service title
ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Project Advocate, Sustainability
Posted until
2024-08-18
Job level
03
Number of positions
1
Work location
NYC – All Boroughs