New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Job Overview

With the passage of the 2022 Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act, Green Buildings have been identified as an eligible use of a portion of the bond funds. As such, the planning and engineering analysis associated with readying existing buildings is expected to increase. NYSERDA’s Efficiency Planning and Engineering Team engages the commercial end user market, associated stakeholders and the engineering and architecture firms serving this market to advance investment in decarbonizing existing buildings. NYSERDA is seeking an individual to support the design, uptake, and success of its Technical Services programs. The successful candidate will work with the team to effectively track, process, manage and report out on project and program successes. They may also manage projects, may supervise the work of the contracted resources.

The Efficiency Planning and Engineering team’s portfolio of programs currently includes the FlexTech Program, On-Site Energy Manager Program, Clean Green Schools Initiative (for P-12),Campuses (for Higher Education), and Hospitals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support comprehensive business process development for new initiatives as well as business process refinement for existing initiatives

• Work with the team to identify and create appropriate tracking and reporting of project and program metrics

• Involved in processing applications and program related documents through NYSERDA’s internal tracking systems (ex. NEIS, Salesforce, tableau and excel files)

• Identify and pursue opportunities for program(s) improvement

• Engage with leading market stakeholders including vendors, and customers to understand their ability to utilize NYSERDA guidelines for participation

• Participate in a process to test, measure and adjust to maximize success

• Present information on NYSERDA’s behalf at professional meetings, conferences and workshops

• Participate in multi-functional teams to develop and direct new efforts

• Make recommendations for improvements to NYSERDA’s strategies and business processes

• Manage buildings projects, studies and installations

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience and with a demonstrated record of success in delivering solutions within business, non-profit or government operating environments

• Above average organizational skills and attention to detail

• Salesforce experience and understanding

• Previous experience with the development of standard operating procedures and participation journey mapping

• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds, the ability to communicate persuasively, concisely, and unambiguously in speech and in writing

• Familiarity with conducting operational and procedural type trainings

• Successful multi-tasker who can set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Instinct for surfacing pragmatic solutions

• Excellent computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office)

• Above average Excel and data manipulation skills

• Data analysis and interpretation of trends

Preferred Qualifications

• Energy related experience in any of the below is a plus:

• Experience with energy studies and low carbon master plans

• Experience with low carbon retrofit technologies and approaches

• Understanding the decision-making process of buildings entities, developers and building operators

• Exposure to clean energy program creation and marketplace interaction is a plus

• Knowledge of and/or experience in the management of building energy systems

• Strong project management skills

• Familiarity with energy-related metrics and conversions to support reporting of program progress is a plus

• Energy-related technical knowledge in at least one of the commercial, institutional, or industrial sectors is a plus

• Candidates from the following fields or who possess knowledge and/or experience in the following areas will be given preference:

• Engineering

• Business management and administration

• Computer and Information Sciences, Consultative sales, outreach and marketing to commercial, industrial and institutional customers

• Market development

• A Master’s degree in engineering, business administration or the physical sciences with 4 years of relevant experience

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume.

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