Senior Energy Specialist (5642) - SF Environment Department

Company Description

Who We Are
The San Francisco Environment Department (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 sustainable 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. The Department follows the hybrid work model, where staff work in office four days a week and are able to work from home one day of their choosing.  

The Energy team at SF Environment administers energy efficiency incentive programs for San Francisco residents and businesses, advances policies, and directly supports achieving local and state climate goals and objectives. The team is seeking a Senior Energy Specialist (5642) to lead efforts to reduce energy use to lower utility costs and improve refrigerant management to reduce fugitive emissions in San Francisco and beyond. 

Recruitment Details: This is a Position-Based Recruitment conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

• Application Deadline: June 24, 2026
• Recruitment ID: PBT-5642-165521

To Apply

1. Submit your application online by clicking on "I'm Interested" and completing the application.
2. Please include a resume. 
3. Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) by Wednesday, June 24, 2026: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3mE1pnx7gD

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity
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 Senior Energy Specialist, you will be responsible for the administration and implementation of one or more state ratepayers-funded energy efficiency, refrigeration, and/or energy-related equity programs. You will oversee multiple projects to ensure successful delivery of program goals and outcomes.

In addition, you will assist with long-range planning – researching and developing policies and programs to decarbonize existing buildings, refrigeration management, and distributed energy resources. You will have day-to-day decision-making responsibilities, as well as the ability to negotiate within project scopes.

Reporting to the Energy Program Manager, you will also supervise a team of direct reports. 

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.

• Manage energy efficiency programs with local utilities and the Bay Area Regional