JOB DESCRIPTION:

The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) is responsible for the maintenance, repair and construction of NYPD facilities. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong project management skills to achieve robust results for the City and its residents.
The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position:
- Identifying and quantifying energy conservation opportunities associated with HVAC systems, controls, building envelope, boilers and chillers
- Assessing energy audits completed by third party consultants and contractors
- Performing field testing on facilities equipment for calculation data points (e.g., facility energy audits); conducting site investigations; providing field verification through witnessing and testing to ensure project quality and adherence to design
- Performing technical calculations (using temperature bin analysis methods) and energy modeling to estimate potential energy savings from projects (including but not limited to RCM and ECMs); performing calculations using to calculate energy savings associated with mechanical HVAC equipment and systems
- Assisting with commissioning oversight for new projects. Specifically:
- Meeting with the design and construction team to review project goals, schedules, and design, construction, and commissioning documents
- Reviewing specifications and design documentation to ensure the systems can be properly commissioned and maintained - Reviewing the commissioning verification sheets and test procedures
- Conduct Re-commissioning at existing NYPD facilities Conducting M&V on the back end to validate actual savings.
- Supporting Energy Team as directed.

Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in architecture or architectural technology; biology; building science; chemistry; construction management; energy management; engineering, engineering technology; environmental science; facilities management; physics; or a related field; or
2. Completion of an apprentice program, a minimum of two (2) years in length, in a construction trade with an emphasis on energy efficiency for buildings and two (2) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
3. Four (4) years of satisfactory, full-time experience in energy generation or conservation work such as planning, developing, implementing, inspecting, analyzing, testing, and verifying interventions to generate clean energy or reduce energy usage; or
4. Education and/or experience equivalent to “1,” “2,” or “3” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for every 30 semester credits of undergraduate education in any of the fields described in “1” above. One (1) year of acceptable experience will be credited for a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.


Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have either:
a) A Bachelor of Architecture degree that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college; or
b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in building science, energy management, or engineering from an accredited college or university; or
c) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, a master’s degree in any of the fields described in “1” above.
d) After meeting the minimum qualification requirements, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “4” above; or
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, candidates other than Professional Engineers or Registered Architects must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Level II, one (1) additional year of experience as described in “3” above.
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, candidates must have either:
a) A license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect issued pursuant to the New York State Education Law and at least one year of experience as described in “3” above as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the necessary disciplines as described in “1” above; or
b) In addition to meeting the requirements for Assignment Level III, one (1) additional year of experience in a supervisory capacity, or as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the necessary disciplines as described in “1” above.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required for certain assignments. This license must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
Incumbents may be required to update existing and/or obtain additional professional industry-standard certification(s) and licenses.

Preferred skills include: At least two years of experience in energy management, commissioning, or mechanical or electrical engineering. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical design drawings. Extensive experience in commissioning mechanical and electrical equipment. Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out Familiarity with NYC mechanical and energy codes, as well as ASHRAE guidelines for high-performance buildings. Candidates with a NYS Professional Engineer licenses, as well as Building Operator Certification-Level 1 certification, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP), and/or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) credential and/or experience creating and conducting Measurement and Verification Plans per the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) are preferred. Good technical writing and verbal communication skills.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.