Associate Energy Project Analyst Expense

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water managing wastewater and stormwater and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Office of Energy and Resource Recovery Programs (Energy Office) is charged with plotting the course for DEP to meet its energy and carbon neutrality goals as well as maximizing resource recovery. The Energy Office also provides energy and performance tracking program assessment scientific research planning and internal auditing services to DEPs operating bureaus.

The Energy Office is seeking to hire an Associate Energy Project Analyst. The selected candidate will manage DCAS-funded projects; perform scientific research and analysis; and provide technical assistance for planning funding and implementing projects within the agency. These projects represent critical initiatives to improve efficiency effectiveness coordination and delivery of formalized efforts in support of the agencys climate goals including energy and carbon neutrality by 2050 zero waste to landfills by 2030 and various renewable energy energy storage and energy reliability targets.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

and report progress on portfolio of projects that have been awarded funding through DCAS ExCEL and ACE programs that provide funding for expense and capital energy saving projects respectively. Tasks include managing grant distribution aligning grant funding with DEPs budget tracking expenditures submitting milestone documentation verifying installations and supporting pre and post-installation measurement and verification efforts.

potential projects and generate applications based on potential energy savings to DCAS ACE and ExCEL programs in order to secure external funding for DEP projects.

project managers as needed to advance priority projects including developing and maintaining project plans managing and coordinating project elements reviewing milestones and ensuring efficient progress on implementation through consistent monitoring of initiatives and commitments.

analytical assistance including quantitative and qualitative data analysis; data tool creation and maintenance; technical research and evaluation of industry and internal best practices in energy demand performance and greenhouse gas management; and the identification and assessment of operational improvement opportunities. Instruct junior staff and energy bureau liaisons on the ACE and ExCEL application process.

procurement and documentation of projects that receive funding through DCAS Retro-commissioning program.

senior staff in project management responsibilities including adhering to internal and external timelines; ensuring the completion of high-quality deliverables; and managing budgets.

in ad-hoc projects as needed.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

Qualifications :

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical biological and environmental sciences and public health) A masters degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A masters degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least a masters degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in 2 above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in 1 and 2 above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time