DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings, to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York.

Our commitment to equity, effectiveness and sustainability guides our work providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:
- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency, but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support, quality customer service, and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at nyc.gov/dcas to learn more about the work we do.

DCAS’s Division of Energy Management (DEM) leads the City’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations. Our goals are to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 40 percent by 2025 (40x25), 50 percent by 2030 (50x30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80x50). Additionally, DEM is tasked with completing work related to the City’s other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaics on City buildings by 2025. DEM works toward achieving the above goals by managing the City’s utility accounts, developing the City’s annual utility energy budget; helping our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leading energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helping implement operations and maintenance best practices.

The Senior Energy Analyst will work within DEM’s Energy Supply unit, under the guidance of the Director, Energy Budget and Billing, but in extremely close coordination with DEM’s other units.

The selected candidate will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Energy Data Analysis | Provide insights from utility data and relate to site operations by engaging end-users and facility managers. Generate site and portfolio reports from data management systems regarding energy consumption and analyze properties within the portfolio for trends and anomalies in energy consumption.

2. Energy Utility Management | Provide support to the Director, Energy billing and budget with engaging local electric and natural gas utilities to resolve account issues and ensure consistency and accuracy of meter data.

3. Energy Policy Analysis | Track applicable utility policies, rate cases, and industry trends and provide insights on impacts to the citywide portfolio of accounts. Support clients in achieving efficiency, sustainability, or electrification goals through cost, consumption, and policy analysis.

4. Energy Cost Management | Support in developing strategic portfolio-level plans, projects, and programs to drive performance improvement, optimization, or operational efficiencies. Assist with the generation of energy utility budgets and tracking applicable commodity markets for impact to the citywide energy portfolio.


Flexible Work Update:

This position may be eligible for remote work up to two days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37.


To Apply:

Please go to cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #602480.

NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

NOTE: ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position: - A master’s degree in the environmental or social sciences. - At least four years of relevant full-time professional experience, ideally working in the energy policy or energy management field. - Demonstrated interest in energy management and sustainability. - Knowledge of northeast electricity markets and past experience interacting with NYC-area Local Distribution Companies. - Knowledge of City government operations and NYC’s energy and emissions reduction efforts, including relevant policy, legislation, and programs. - Exceptional oral and written interpersonal communication skills. - High capability to operate as a strategic thinker and problem-solver who can identify multiple paths to overcoming challenges. - High level of initiative, is entrepreneurial and not satisfied with “business as usual.” - High level of productivity: able to meet and even exceed deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously supremely organized, detail-oriented, and flexible.

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.