Senior Facilities Analyst

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

14 paid holidays

Annual/Sick Leave

Commuting cost reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking a Senior Facilities Analyst to support energy and sustainability initiatives across court facilities and capital projects. You will lead technical analyses, develop programs, and provide training on energy and sustainability topics.

The role emphasizes energy efficiency, building automation systems, data benchmarking, and coordination with state agencies and partners to advance green operations and cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in providing analytical and technical support to facilities management.
• Experience with energy projects, sustainability programs, and utility incentives is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy data benchmarking and energy modeling tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical analysis and expertise for facilities and capital projects.
• Develop and support sustainability programs and training materials.
• Benchmark, track, and analyze energy data using Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Building Automation

Energy modeling

Life cycle cost analysis

Benchmarking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Energy Star Portfolio Manager

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Senior Facilities Analyst with the Facilities Services office.

The Senior Facilities Analyst will provide technical analysis and expertise, program development, sustainability compliance, and all energy and sustainability aspects training to support existing court facilities and capital projects.

The Judicial Council Sustainability program focus areas include energy efficiency, water conservation, carbon reduction, climate change adaptation, green operations, renewable energy, and zero waste. The nature of the work will include providing technical expertise primarily in energy efficiency, mechanical, lighting, and Building Automation Systems, benchmarking, energy modeling, renewable energy, and storage, zero net energy, greenhouse gas inventory, and coordination of assigned sustainability initiatives.

The Senior Facilities Analyst's work includes research and piloting of alternative fund source programs or creative solutions in support of reaching sustainability goals in collaboration with other state agencies and sustainability partners. The Senior Facilities Analyst's duties include benchmarking, tracking, complex analysis, reporting, management, and verification of utility energy data through custom and web-based platform(s) such as Energy Star Portfolio Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing, conducting, or managing energy audits, life cycle cost analysis, recommendations for energy efficiency equipment installations, mechanical/electrical review of energy efficiency projects for funding and payback, initiating and tracking utility incentives through to capture of rebates and energy savings, assisting in energy policy recommendations, and providing energy-related educational training for the field staff, and court staff. Incumbent may provide technical assistance for regulatory investigations with legal and local utilities involving co-generation and central power plant campuses, including potential coordination of EV charging and future grid optimization strategies.

This position will also serve as a technical sustainability matter expert to the Judicial Council oversight committees, namely the Trial Court Facility Modification Advisory Committee (TCFMAC) and the Court Cost Reduction Staff Subcommittee of the Court Facilities Advisory Committee (CFAC).

The Senior Facilities Analyst will also develop educational and training materials for the Sustainability Partnership forum, which is attended by court liaisons and operation/maintenance service providers. The Senior Facilities Analyst will also support the running of the Facilities Services Green Governance Group. The Supervisor of the Sustainability Unit may assign other sustainability initiatives or responsibilities as needed.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule‑making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work‑life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7‑minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150‑mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional experience in providing analytical and technical support to facilities management. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a directly related field such as environmental science, biology engineering, real estate, etc., may be substituted for one of the years of required experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field such as architecture, civil engineering, or construction or building management, and one (1) year of experience in providing analytical and technical support to facilities management.

OR

One (1) year as a Facilities Analyst in the assigned field with the Judicial Council of California or one (1) year of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of Facilities Analyst in a California superior court or California state‑level government entity.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

− Valid driver’s license, as assigned

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed PE or EE, LEED AP, and/or CEM preferred
• Project Management certification – PMP
• Water Conservation Qualification – CWEP, QWEL or CWM preferred
• Energy Star Portfolio Manager Verifier and benchmarking experience preferred
• Energy Modeling experience preferred
• Familiarity with ZNE buildings, LEED EBOM v4, T24 /CAL Green preferred
• Building Decarbonization and GHG Inventory Management & Calculation
• Demonstrable Experience with Utility Incentive Programs - Savings by Design, Custom, Direct Install, On Bill Finance