Assistant Program Coordinator, API Culturals

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) serves as the hub for emissions reduction and energy management for the City government portfolio. DEM develops the City’s annual utility energy budget; manages the City’s utility accounts; helps our agency partners identify and pursue energy-saving opportunities at their facilities; leads energy efficiency and distributed generation projects across the City’s portfolio; and helps implement operations and maintenance best practices.

Broadly, DEM is tasked with leading the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from City government operations 40 percent by 2025 (40×25), 50 percent by 2030 (50×30), and 80 percent by 2050 (80×50). Beyond 40×25, 50×30, and 80×50, the City has also made other energy-related commitments, such as pledging to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaics on City buildings by 2025. DEM works closely with our agency partners to help them reduce emissions and improve energy management in their facilities, including providing them with project funding, project delivery vehicles, technical expertise, staff resources, strategic planning support, and data analytics.

The Assistant Program Coordinator, Agency Planning and Implementation – Culturals will work within DEM’s Operations Unit, under the guidance of the Senior Program Manager/Sector Lead – Culturals but in extremely close coordination with DEM’s other units.

The Assistant Program Coordinator will be charged with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Data Management | Oversee their sector team’s data management activities: make project updates in building energy data platforms and business systems, collect data, compile reports, develop and recommend additional performance indicators.

2. Data Collection | Regularly communicate with agencies partners to collect, reconcile and update facility data.

3. Project Tracking | Provide cross-DEM support to respond to agency requests and ensure internal timelines/project activities are completed.

4. Data Reporting | Conduct weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting activities.

5. Data Tool Development | Work collaboratively with peers across sector teams to develop program tools and guidelines for effective data management and quality control.

6. Agency Engagement | Take a consultative approach to agency relationships and commitment to first-class customer service.

7. Intra-Division Coordination | Provide overall support to the unit and division.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred Skills

The preferred candidate will bring the following skills and experience to this position:

• A bachelor’s degree in data analytics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics or related field.
• Strong demonstrated quantitative ability, 1+ years of experience with energy management, performance tracking and analysis
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality data analysis and reports; knowledge of data management, visualization and dashboarding systems.
• Knowledge of energy savings calculation and emissions calculation methodologies.
• Commitment to superior customer service and capability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills
• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.