Building Energy & Emissions Auditor

Join the fight against climate change and take advantage of a unique opportunity on the cutting edge of climate policy at the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB). DOB plays an essential role in implementing New York City’s ground-breaking climate policies, including Local Law 97, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the city’s largest buildings. The Department’s Bureau of Sustainability is actively developing the policies and regulations needed to advance New York City’s climate goals. In a city where buildings contribute nearly three-quarters of our greenhouse gas emissions, a focus on efficiency, building energy usage, and decarbonization is critical. DOB is committed to becoming the nation’s premier municipal building organization, enhancing the quality of life for all New Yorkers, and making our city a safer and healthier place to live. Become a member of DOB’s Bureau of Sustainability team and make a real difference.

The NYC Department of Buildings is seeking Building Energy & Emissions Auditors to help with implementation and enforcement of the City’s sustainability laws. Selected candidates will work within the Bureau of Sustainability’s 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.

Duties

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:

• Examining and reviewing energy use, efficiency reports and complex GHG emission reports and supporting documentation, in detail, for technical accuracy, consistency and compliance;
• Working with staff to translate business needs into technical documentation that supports the Department’s business processes such as standard operating procedures, reference/user guides, fact sheets, bulletins, service notices, etc.;
• Explaining review comments to applicants in support of compliant building operation related to energy efficiency and GHG emissions;
• Researching complex technical issues, issuing interpretations, and responding to inquiries submitted by the industry with respect to the requirements for energy efficiency Reports, GHG emissions reports, and other technical reports;
• Preparing summaries and recommendations on the approval process of energy efficiency reports, GHG emissions reports, and other technical reports;
• Participating in the creation and delivery of training and educational documentation to internal staff as well as to the public with respect to energy efficiency, retro-commissioning, GHG emissions reporting, and the installation of sustainable building solutions to reduce GHG emissions;
• Assisting in the maintenance of quality control of energy use, efficiency, and emissions reporting reviews;
• Assisting with investigations and enforcement actions, including the issuance and resolution of violations;
• Training, mentoring and collaborating with assistant auditors daily in order to increase their knowledge and qualifications to perform progressively more complex and challenging projects;
• Providing technical expertise in audit investigations and inspections of energy efficiency reports, GHG emission reports, and other technical reports; and
• Assisting other staff in the Bureau of Sustainability, as needed

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 master’s 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 Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or
• After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above; or
• 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.

Preferred Skills

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.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

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.

, $76,262.00 – $87,701.00