Career Opportunity

Building Decarbonization Associate - Department of the Environment (9922) (124932)

Recruitment: RTF0124931-01152399

Published: August 09, 2022

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About:

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s Climate Team is seeking a Building Decarbonization Associate to help advance programs and policies to support the city’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2040. If you are passionate about addressing the climate crisis and have an aptitude for helping solve complex problems, we invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to use your skills to build a better future for San Francisco residents, businesses, and visitors.

Who We Are - The San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change.  SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting low-carbon transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility , collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

SF Environment Racial Equity Statement  - For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Role description

As the Building Decarbonization Associate, you’ll support a variety of programs and policies designed to accelerate building decarbonization. You will assist with the creation of an inventory and phase-out plans for gas-burning equipment in municipal buildings. You will also help develop cutting-edge policies and programs to guide the equitable decarbonization of the city’s residential buildings. The position will include research, writing, and public outreach, and will involve working independently as well as in a team environment.

This is an entry-level role designed to offer exposure to a career pathway in the fields of green building and climate change.

What You’ll Do - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Support the creation of a natural gas equipment inventory for municipal buildings as a liaison with other City departments, and analyze outcomes to influence future capital improvement projects.
• Assist with research, development, and implementation of data-driven public policy and programs to advance the decarbonization of residential buildings.
• Work independently as well as effectively in a team environment
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Support relationships with public and private sector stakeholders.
• Prepare and edit written materials such as letters, memos, web content, and other documents.
• Coordinate outreach, public meetings, trainings, and events.
• Provide administrative support and perform other tasks to support the Green Building program, as needed.

Exempt Employment Status - This position is a Temporary Exempt Appointment with an anticipated duration until end of Fiscal Year 22-23 (June 30, 2023). Continuation beyond June 30 is contingent on continued funding. The position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications - Education

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; OR

Two years of college education from an accredited college or university, and six (6) months of professional work experience, including internships, research positions, or other experience, relevant to the duties described in the job description.

Desirable Qualifications - The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We do not expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed.  We highly encourage you to apply if you are interested in joining us.

• Enthusiasm for and education in green building, sustainability, and/or climate action
• Understanding of general building decarbonization principles and applications for carbon reductions in the building industry
• Proficiency in database administration and data analysis, including intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft and Google Suite tools
• An interest in learning about and applying equity, inclusion, and diversity concepts
• Experience with project coordination involving a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent writing, researching, time management, and organizational skills

What else should I know?

• Application opening: August 8, 2022
• Application Deadline: August 29, 2022
• Compensation: $54,522/year
• Recruitment ID: RTF0124931-01152399

Supplemental Information - after submitting your application, you will receive two emails with requests for additional information about your knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to these positions.

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Selection Process

Timeline
Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position.

Stage 1 of the selection process will consist of an evaluation of applications. Stage 2 - Based on the evaluation of applications, candidates whose skills and experiences are a strong match for the position will be invited to a phone interview. Stage 3 - Candidates who most closely meet the needs of the position will be invited to participate in the panel interview selection process, including an assessment of relative job-related skills and abilities. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the hiring process.

For any questions regarding the position or hiring process- please contact the recruitment analyst, Adam Romoslawski at Adam.Romoslawski@sfgov.org

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.