Staff Analyst - Energy

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston’s General Services Department seeks an analytical professional to implement the Municipal Building Decarbonization and Benchmarking Policy. You will benchmark performance, report findings, and coordinate compliance, collaborating with project managers, executives, contractors and consultants.

The role focuses on developing decarbonization plans, conducting energy audits, and driving governance across divisions to meet targets and improve facility energy performance.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience required.
• Graduate degrees may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Design and Construction during new construction and major renovations to reduce energy use and emissions.
• Advise on policy compliance throughout project lifecycles and coordinate with architects, contractors and internal divisions.
• Develop annual Building Decarbonization Plans with internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate building energy audits and maintain audit records.
• Identify noncompliant buildings and work with departments to address targets.
• Coordinate with tenant departments and executive staff on performance target waivers or exemptions.
• Represent the department in benchmarking and decarbonization meetings and related initiatives.
• Assist with in-house training on energy performance targets.
• Apply data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Support complex cross-department projects with multiple stakeholders.

Skills

Energy efficiency concepts

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Public Administration

Tools

Energy Star Portfolio Manager

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Energy Efficiency

Reporting Location: 900 Bagby Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm

*Subject to change*

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The City of Houston's General Services Department (GSD) oversees design, construction, and operations for over 300 City facilities. We are seeking an individual who will contribute to our success through strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing significant portions of the Municipal Building Decarbonization and Benchmarking Policy, including performance benchmarking, reporting, and coordinating compliance. The position is expected to proactively collaborate across GSD’s divisions and beyond the department, liaising with project managers, division managers, executive level staff, as well as contractors and consultants.

Roles Include

• Coordinating with the Design and Construction Division (GSD) during new construction and major renovation projects, in support of the City’s goal to reduce consumption and emissions at City facilities.
• Advising on policy compliance throughout projects’ lifecycles, including scope development, meetings with the architect and contractors, and operational handoff with the Property Management Division.
• Developing annual Building Decarbonization Plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Facilitating building energy audits; maintaining and distributing audit records.
• Identifying covered buildings not in compliance with performance targets.
• Coordinating with tenant departments, ARA, and GSD executive staff regarding requests for performance target waivers/ exemptions.
• Representing the department in meetings related to benchmarking, decarbonization, and other sustainability related initiatives.
• Assisting with the development and delivery of in-house training opportunities related to energy performance targets.
• Applying data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting complex projects with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Key Knowledge

• Energy efficiency principles and concepts.
• Energy policy and energy cost.
• Local government financial and management concepts.
• Project management and procurement.
• Analytical and statistical concepts and tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. but may periodically be subject to outdoor conditions.

This is a GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Experience Requirements

Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in database management, energy management, project management, procurement, and data analysis, as well as experience in using Energy Star Portfolio Manager, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

Selection/Skills Tests Required

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer a skills test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE

26

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is 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, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.