Assistant Building Energy & Emissions Auditor

Job Description

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 Assistant 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.

Assistant Building Energy & Emissions Auditors are expected to work efficiently, effectively, creatively and under general supervision to achieve large amounts of deliverables under aggressive deadlines while producing exceptional work product and outcomes. Assistant Building Emissions Auditors perform technical work that is necessary to ensure compliance with energy and GHG-related codes, rules, and laws. They will be accountable for the following:
- Assisting with examining and reviewing energy use, efficiency reports and simple GHG emission reports and supporting documentation, in detail, for technical accuracy, consistency and compliance;
- Explaining review comments to applicants in support of compliant building operation related to energy efficiency and GHG emissions;
- Researching technical issues 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;
- Supporting 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 with investigations and enforcement actions, including the issuance and resolution of violations;
- Providing technical assistance 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
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 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) 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 master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited