Program Coordinator, Building Energy Programs

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Sustainability seeks a Program Coordinator to support the City’s Building Energy Benchmarking Program (a.k.a. Benchmarking), the Building Energy Performance Program (BEPP), and the potential creation of advanced building energy policies. The role will involve program administration, customer support, and management of energy data from over 3,000 buildings. This position will report to the Program Manager, Building Energy Programs on the Citywide Energy Solutions team. The City’s Building Energy Programs work together to improve overall energy efficiency in large buildings. These programs require building owners to report energy and water data, and in some cases, make improvements to support better energy and water efficiency in the building. Through these initiatives, the city can reduce emissions from the largest buildings, increase energy efficiency, and advance its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The ideal candidate will have experience with program administration, a strong interest in building decarbonization policy, data analysis skills, and the ability to build relationships with building owners and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, urban planning, engineering, technology, or a directly relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years work experience with similar energy policies and programs.
• Experience assisting individuals with technical requests.
• Demonstrated experience with large datasets and program support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel (required).
• Ability to analyze and organize energy data using Microsoft Excel (required).
• Comfortable and effective working both independently and on teams.
• Ability to effectively develop presentations highlighting data for various audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding integrity, positive attitude, and self-direction.
• Clearly mission driven, with a specific passion for the work of OOS and serving Philadelphia.

Nice To Haves

• BEAM (preferred)
• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (preferred)
• GIS (preferred)
• coding languages (preferred)
• Experience in government or a public agency.
• Familiarity with building energy policies and programs.
• Familiarity with building energy program administration tools such as BEAM and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• Familiarity with Geographic Information System (GIS).
• LEED credentials.
• Knowledge of energy management and/or building science principles.
• Understanding of Philadelphia’s building stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support tracking, compliance, and enforcement of benchmarking and BEPP.
• Manage program communications with newsletters, mass mailers, email templates, program help resources, etc.
• Review building submissions and determine compliance with regulations.
• Assist building owners and managers with submission requirements via email and one-on-one technical assistance calls.
• Create and track notices of violation and fine invoices for properties that are not in compliance.
• Update and maintain a list of “covered buildings” that includes all buildings in Philadelphia subject to the Benchmarking Program and/or BEPP.
• Collect, manage, and analyze building energy and water usage data in BEAM or similar tools.
• Use benchmarking tools such as ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
• Conduct data quality assurance and review building energy submissions.
• Analyze performance metrics such as energy use intensity (EUI), emissions, and compliance rates.
• Prepare reports for city leadership, policymakers, or the public.
• Support research and development of new energy policies, regulations, and initiatives.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
• Tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities.

What This Job Offers

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