Housing Operations Commissioning Agent

New York Housing Trust Fund • New York, NY

1d • $0 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency. HCR’s Sustainability Unit and deploys several programs in alignment with the States Housing and Sustainability initiatives, which include but are not limited to, The Weatherization Services programs, Clean Energy Initiative, The Climate Friendly Homes Fund, All-Electric Multifamily Program, and Green Affordable Pre-electrification program. These programs total over $160M a year in grants and loans, across multiple contract sources, and deployed through various contracting and deployment mechanisms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience, and a minimum of three years of experience working in a professional office setting in either building energy consulting/management, commissioning or retro-commissioning, building operations, or engineering design.
• At least one of the following certifications or professional licenses, or equivalent work experience: Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification, Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) certification, or Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) designation.
• Ability to solve problems, including but not limited to reviewing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design against real time operational performance to suggest opportunities for improvement.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in and with diverse communities.
• Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Nice To Haves

• Education and professional experience in energy consulting/auditing, commissioning/retro-commissioning, Architecture/Engineering, or sustainability consulting preferred.
• Experience managing, or supervising, multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Experience with high-performance new construction buildings and/or existing building retrofits.
• Experience with building commissioning, retro-commissioning, or energy audits.
• Technical expertise in different heat pump technologies, including expertise in adequate sizing, installation, commissioning, and effective operation.
• Experience with building electrification strategies and technologies, particularly for multifamily and single-family housing.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing construction drawings, product specifications, energy model reports, utility bills, and benchmarking reports.
• Familiarity with construction sites and on-site verification work, including maintaining site documentation.
• Experience or familiarity with New York City and New York State Energy Conservation Code
• An understanding or familiarity with the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals, specifically related to Housing.
• Familiarity with regulated affordable housing, either with design or implementation, financing, operations management, or development.
• Ability to communicate between engineers/designers and building operators and maintenance teams, to support training and educational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular on-site verification visits during construction for projects funded through HCR’s various decarbonization and energy efficiency programs.
• Provide technical expertise and oversight for projects completing third-party commissioning to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operation.
• Provide support on an as needed basis post-construction to address any operational issues or performance concerns. This may include coordination with retro commissioning teams/activities.
• Provide technical assistance for multifamily and single-family buildings overseen by Statewide Asset Management Unit (AMU).
• Support the technical review and maintenance of HCR’s various technical resources, including HCR’s Sustainability Guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise in the design of future decarbonization and energy efficiency programs (heat pump installation/building envelope performance/weatherization/etc.).
• Coordinate with the Design Unit, Environmental Unit, Asset Management, and other teams within HCR to manage projects.
• Review Housing development plans for accuracy and technical compliance with the Sustainability Guidelines as assigned or requested by leadership.
• Will be expected to travel to housing development sites on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including participation in New York State’s Health Insurance Program and New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunities for dedicated professionals.
• Work-life balance benefits including a 37.5-hour work week, opportunity for compressed scheduling, and paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays).
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Family Leave.
• As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level