Energy Efficiency Specialist - Department of the Environment (Job Class 5640)

Company Description

Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference at the local government level? Do you strive to promote equitable access for clean energy solutions to underrepresented communities? Are you an effective collaborator who excels at motivating diverse partners and stakeholders in support of project goals?  If so, we invite you to take advantage of an opportunity to use your skills to build a better future for San Francisco and the planet.

Who We Are - The San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change.  SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting low-carbon transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility , collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

SF Environment Racial Equity Statement  - For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Job Description

As the Energy Efficiency Specialist, you will serve as the day-to-day manager of the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Multi-family Program in San Francisco which promotes energy efficiency and electrification in multifamily buildings. You will be guiding participants through the program process and providing them technical assistance to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of their buildings. The responsibilities of this position include recruiting multi-family sites into the Program; analyzing site energy use and building performance data; conducting on-site energy assessments; developing energy efficiency recommendations including electrification; and tracking and reporting on the progress of projects.

The position's role will primarily focus on the implementation of the (BayREN) Multi-family Program and may expand to include the development of other energy efficiency programs within San Francisco.

What You’ll Do - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Recruit multi-family building owners and operators into the Program by promoting the benefits of participation
• Assist program participants (multi-family building owners/managers) with initiation and completion of energy efficiency upgrade projects
• Conduct on-site comprehensive energy assessments in multi-family buildings
• Analyze site energy use and building performance data using energy modeling software
• Review project proposals for program eligibility, equipment performance, and other pertinent metrics.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate program participation by multi-family customers
• Work with SF Environment staff, BayREN members, and program-contractors to drive participation in order to meet annual energy savings targets of the BayREN Multi-family program.
• Support SF Environment staff and local governments from other Bay Area Counties to market the BayREN Multi-family program.
• Prepare, compile and distribute reports as required by the BayREN, SF Environment, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), and other agencies.
• Position may be assigned to supervise Assistant Coordinators (Class 5638), Associates (Class 9922), interns or volunteers

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education - Possession of a baccalaureate degree in environmental sciences, public administration, business administration, accounting, biology, or a field related to energy (including but not limited to environmental studies, environmental engineering, earth sciences, economics, or geography) from an accredited college or university; and

Experience - Two (2) years of experience planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating energy efficiency programs.

The above minimum qualifications reflect a special condition associated with the position to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.

Desirable Qualifications - The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We don't expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed below - please know that you can be a great candidate without all of the below qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a mix of the desirable qualifications and a passion for this work – please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

• Experience working with diverse groups in the private and public sectors on project development and implementation of energy efficiency in buildings
• Adaptable, strategic and agile project management experience with demonstrated ability to operationalize strategies, develop and execute plans and processes ensuring the project runs smoothly and goals are met, and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of building systems including but not limited to: space cooling and heating, water heating, envelope, and lighting as well as electrification potential
• Expert in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Project Management software. Familiarity with Salesforce and energy modeling software are pluses.
• Excellent project management, writing, researching, and organizational skills
• An understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts.

Additional Information

• Salary Range - $90,792 - $110,344 per year
• Application period open: January 18, 2022
• Application Deadline: February 7, 2022
• Recruitment ID: RTF0116693-01120544
• Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every position to which they apply.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Please email Adam Romoslawski, Senior Human Resources Consultant, at [email protected] should you have questions about the application process. For questions regarding the status of your application or the selection process, please refer to the Selection Procedures section.

Selection Procedures

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every position to which they apply. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying) - After submitting your application and receiving the confirmation email, you will receive an email with a link to the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ). This Questionnaire is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant’s experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications for this position. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience and training. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%) - Candidates who respond to the MQSQ  will be prompted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire. In order to advance, candidates must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire and it must be submitted before the provided deadline. The information provided on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be consistent with the information on the application and is subject to verification. Once submitted, applicant responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be changed. Applicants must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be ranked on the eligible list.

The Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas as described within this announcement. This includes knowledge of: Building systems and energy efficiency solutions; the design, development and implementation of energy efficiency retrofit projects; installation contractor and equipment vendor processes; energy modeling software; Federal, state, and local energy efficiency programs, laws, policies, and organizations. And also the ability to: Conduct research and analysis; utilize a personal computer, including word processing programs, spreadsheet, database and project management software; design, plan and manage projects including identifying objectives, setting priorities, and developing workflow strategy; communicate effectively both orally and in written format; write proposals and reports; work with public, private, and government agencies.

After the eligible list is finalized/adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision (e.g. interviews, written exercise, etc.). Applicants meeting the Minimum Qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps of the selection process.

Certification - The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten (10) Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List - A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list/score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see here.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.