Program Analyst (Energy Code Development)

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government's Department of Buildings seeks a professional to analyze the effectiveness of energy code programs, advising on improvements in permitting, plan review, inspections, and enforcement workflows.

The role involves data-driven evaluation, developing cost analyses, and translating assessments into guidance, bulletins, and training materials. Collaboration with cross-functional teams will shape code proposals and compliance processes.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in energy code program review and policy evaluation.
• Experience supporting permitting, plan review, inspections, or enforcement workflows.
• Ability to develop data-driven recommendations and guidance for program improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze effectiveness of construction energy code programs and assess impacts of code changes.
• Develop and implement improved operations, including policy bulletins, SOPs, and training.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting for long-range energy code planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Buildings (DOB). The mission of DOB is to protect the safety of residents, businesses, and visitors and advance the development of the built environment through permitting, inspections, and energy code enforcement. DOB is a national model of customer service and value creation; a catalyst for responsible economic development, social diversity, and environmental sustainability, and is essential to a thriving and resilient city.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides critical analysis and evaluations of the effectiveness of current and proposed construction energy code program activities. Provides technical assistance in the design, development and implementation of improved program operations (e.g., permitting, plan review, inspections, compliance workflows) impacted by energy code changes. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations across major program areas administered by the department (permits, inspections, enforcement), identifying how code revisions affect processes, staffing, technology, and training. Conducts management surveys, audits, projects to assess energy code administration and enforcement performance, including consistency of interpretations, effectiveness of code updates, and adherence to rulemaking requirements. Based upon the assessments made, identifies problem areas, trends, and risk factors (e.g., recurring field issues, appeal outcomes, variance patterns); develops, recommends, and helps implement corrective policies or guidance (e.g., technical bulletins, SOPs, interpretations, and training).

Plans, develops and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the agency/department for long-range construction code planning (e.g., DC/International code council model code cycle tracking, local amendment inventories, impact modeling) evaluation of day-to-day operations. Develops cost analysis of projects, performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected program(s). Forecasts and estimates requirements, and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc. Participates in conceptualization, drafting, refinement, and implementation of construction code proposals, administrative rules, and guidance; prepares side-by-side comparisons and crosswalks to model codes and prior local editions. Recommends new or revised policies, procedures, and documentation to improve energy code program goals and objectives (e.g., interpretive policies, enforcement manuals, field guides). Reviews legislation, statutes, and rulemaking requirements; ensures code development processes and program operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and conform to administrative procedures (notice, comment, hearings, effective dates).

Qualifications and Education

Specialized experience is work that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent tothe next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday8:15AM- 4:45PM (May be subject to change)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade:CS-0343-13

Promotion Potential:No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment:Career Service-Term

Collective Bargaining Unit:This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation:The position has been deemed security sensitive. Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, tomaintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date ofemployment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure tomaintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture ofemployment.

EEO Statement:The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.