Location
NYC-ALL BOROS
Department
Bldg Energy & Emissions Perf
The NYC Department of Buildings is seeking Building Energy & Emissions Auditors to help with implementation and enforcement of the Citys sustainability laws. Selected candidates will work within the Bureau of Sustainabilitys Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance and report to Senior Building Energy and Emissions Auditors.
Building Energy & Emissions Auditors are expected to work efficiently, effectively, creatively and under direction to achieve large amounts of deliverables under aggressive deadlines while producing exceptional work product and outcomes.
Building Energy & Emissions Auditors perform technical work that is necessary to ensure compliance with energy and GHG-related codes, rules, and laws. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
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.
Required skills: 1. Familiarity with the following: NYC Construction Codes and related rules, the New York City Charter, NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, NYC Housing Maintenance Code, NYC Zoning Resolution, and the Energy Code and other sustainability laws and regulations. 2. Excellent writing, research, communication, and analytical skills. 3. Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments. 4. Proficiency with PC software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. 5. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner. Preferred skills: 1. Strong applied knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts, especially related to the energy consumption of large buildings. 2. LEED Accreditation, CEM, Passive House Certification, and/or credentials related to building system commissioning a plus. 3. Knowledge of whole-building energy simulation software a plus. 4. Knowledge of the US EPA Portfolio Manager Tool, distributed energy resources, carbon metrics/accounting, benchmarking, and/or building performance standards a plus.
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.
Required skills:n1.tFamiliarity with the following: NYC Construction Codes and related rules, the New York City Charter, NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, NYC Housing Maintenance Code, NYC Zoning Resolution, and the Energy Code and other sustainability laws and regulations. n2.tExcellent writing, research, communication, and analytical skills.n3.tAbility to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments. n4.tProficiency with PC software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. n5.tInterpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner.nnPreferred skills:n1. Strong applied knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts, especially related to the energy consumption of large buildings. n2. LEED Accreditation, CEM, Passive House Certification, and/or credentials related to building system commissioning a plus.n3. Knowledge of whole-building energy simulation software a plus.n4. Knowledge of the US EPA Portfolio Manager Tool, distributed energy resources, carbon metrics/accounting, benchmarking, and/or building performance standards a plus.
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
642700
Title code
22430
Civil service title
ENERGY CONSERVATION SPECIALIST
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Building Energy & Emissions Auditor
Posted until
2024-08-18
Job level
03
Number of positions
2
Work location
NYC – All Boroughs