Senior Program Manager, Agency Planning Implementation
About The Position
The Senior Program Manager, Agency Planning and Implementation, sits within the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Energy Management Operations Unit. Energy Management supports NYC government agencies in meeting the City’s energy and emissions objectives. The Operations Unit delivers energy efficiency, clean energy, fossil fuel phase-out, and electrification projects across the city. This role leads a team of 1–2 staff and works with partner agencies to help them meet or exceed energy and emissions reduction performance targets. The position conducts portfolio-level planning for agency energy projects, evaluates agency progress toward Local Law 97 targets, and coordinates quality control, quality assurance, reporting, accounting, and data management for project delivery. It also supervises project managers and analysts. Applicants must be permanent employees in the civil service title of Energy Conservation Specialist or a comparable title, or reachable on the Energy Conservation Specialist civil service list (Exam #6055). The position is also open to qualified applicants eligible for the 55-a Program.
Requirements
- Must be a permanent employee in the civil service title of Energy Conservation Specialist or a comparable title, or reachable on the Energy Conservation Specialist civil service list (Exam #6055).
- Meet the Energy Conservation Specialist qualification requirements through one of the listed education and experience pathways: a relevant baccalaureate degree; an eligible construction-trade apprenticeship plus two years of satisfactory full-time energy generation or conservation experience; four years of satisfactory full-time energy generation or conservation experience; or equivalent education and/or experience.
- For Assignment Level II, applicants other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must meet one of the stated additional education or experience requirements.
- For Assignment Level III, applicants other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must meet Assignment Level II requirements and have one additional year of qualifying experience.
- For Assignment Level IV, candidates must meet the stated Professional Engineer or Registered Architect licensing and experience pathway, or the Assignment Level III pathway plus one additional year in a supervisory capacity or as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project.
- A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver license may be required for certain assignments and, if required, must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
- Incumbents may be required to update existing or obtain additional professional industry-standard certifications and licenses.
Responsibilities
- Work with DEM and agency staff to evaluate, prioritize, and sequence energy projects across agency portfolios in light of Local Law 97 targets.
- Prioritize sites for larger, multi-year comprehensive capital projects.
- Identify replicable opportunities for simpler energy efficiency projects and operations and preventative maintenance work.
- Help integrate energy and electrification projects into agency capital planning efforts.
- Recommend energy audits and assessments.
- Regularly evaluate each agency’s progress toward Local Law 97 targets with DEM and agency staff.
- Work with DEM peers and senior leadership to ensure project completion, address barriers, and identify adjustments to sector strategy.
- Manage energy project evaluation, reporting, accounting, quality assurance and quality control, and data management with DEM staff.
- Help ensure timely completion and quality of project execution, and coordinate DEM resources to facilitate project delivery.
- Supervise project managers and analysts within the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
