Sustainability Enforcement Associate

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 DO B's Bureau of Sustainability team and make a real difference.

The NYC Department of Buildings is seeking a Sustainability Enforcement Associate to help with implementation and enforcement of the City's sustainability laws. The selected candidate will work within the Bureau of Sustainability's Office of Building Energy and Emissions Performance (OBEEP}, report to the Deputy Director of Sustainability Implementation and Program Management and manage a team of three Senior Clerical Associates. This position performs supervisory and difficult administrative and related office duties that are necessary to ensure compliance with sustainability laws and rules, such as Local Law 97, Local Law 87 (energy auditing and retro commissioning}, Local Law 88 (lighting and submetering}, Local Law 84 (benchmarking) and Local Law 33 (energy efficiency grades).

The Sustainability Enforcement Associate will be accountable for the following:

• Managing a team of senior clerical associates tasked with the administration tasks within the Bureau of Sustainability's OBEEP unit
• Managing the team and overseeing the reviewing and tracking reports for compliance with required lighting upgrades and compliance with sub-meter installation in tenant spaces, and supporting documentation, in detail, for consistency and compliance.
• Tracking and processing fees associated with reporting and coordinating with other DOB units and staff members.
• Monitoring, intaking and facilitating request for submission challenges and reporting extensions.
• Developing and maintaining compliance summaries, analyses, and spreadsheets.
• Researching, building, and updating multifunctional tracking system with individual property profiles that include all of the City's applicable sustainability laws.
• Provide customer service support by researching and responding to inquiries.
• Scheduling and planning logistical coordination, including room setup, IT support and catering for appointments and meetings with internal staff and external stakeholders.
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking meeting minutes, and coordinating next steps to facilitate progress.
• Assisting other staff in the Bureau of Sustainability and Office of the Commissioner, as needed.
  
  

Required Skills

• 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.
• Proficiency in computer literacy.
• Excellent writing, research, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple assignments.
• Proficiency with PC software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people of diverse personal, educational, and cultural backgrounds in a professional manner.
  
  

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS

Only permanent Principal Administrative Associates, applicants who are reachable on the Principal Administrative Associate open competitive list, and applicants as indicated below will be considered.

Candidates who are permanent in comparable civil service titles may be considered for title change under rule 6.1.9 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York.

REMOTE WORK

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program.

To Apply

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PRINCIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOC - 10124

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, one year of which must have been in an administrative capacity or supervising staff performing clerical/administrative work of more than moderate difficulty; or
• An associate degree or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience described in "1" above; or
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of satisfactory full-time progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience including one year of the administrative supervisory experience as described in "1" above;
• Education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. However, all candidates must possess the one year of administrative or supervisory experience as described in "1" above. Education above the high school level may be substituted for the general clerical/administrative experience (but not for the one year of administrative or supervisory experience described in "1" above) at a rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for 6 months of experience up to a maximum of 3½ years.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Strong applied knowledge in computer literacy - Experience and understanding of data analysis and the ability to utilize databases - Excellent organizational and communication skills - Ability to work independently and as member of a team
  
  

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.