Are you passionate about fighting climate change and want to make a difference at the local government level? Do you love to work with complex data sets, obsess about numbers, and also have a knack for communicating complex information in simple, easily accessible language? Are you an effective collaborator who enjoys engaging diverse partners and stakeholders in support of project goals?  If so, we invite you to take advantage of an opportunity to use your skills to build a better future for San Francisco and the planet.

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.

The Existing Buildings Assistant Coordinator will manage complex data about building energy use and carbon emissions from buildings; coordinate and collaborate with stakeholders (including local/state/regional/national/global organizations) and the public to explain and implement local energy requirements; and perform quantitative analysis and reporting of compliance metrics as well as emissions impacts of building performance.

Since 2011, San Francisco’s Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance” (EBO) has motivated investment in energy efficiency by ensuring building owners and managers have key knowledge to make informed decisions. The ordinance requires energy benchmarking and public disclosure for large commercial, multifamily, and municipal buildings, and requires commercial buildings to undergo an energy audit to provide actionable options for improving energy performance. San Francisco’s 2021 Climate Action Plan calls for a mandatory performance standard to accelerate decarbonization of existing buildings. The Existing Buildings Assistant Coordinator will be substantially responsible for implementation of current requirements, and contribute to the development and implementation of this new initiative.

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.

• Explaining local requirements in print, presentation, and person-to-person
• Data collection and management in Customer Relationship Management applications and specialized software
• Management and analysis of energy benchmarking data, energy audits and decarbonization plans submitted to SFE
• Contributing to developing and implementing new policies
• Supporting an interdisciplinary team and external technical contributors with as-needed technical and policy research
• Assisting with other climate policy and green building program work, including the city’s new 2021 Climate Action Plan
• Advancing racial and social equity through inclusive stakeholder engagement and related activities
• May have the opportunity to Mentor program fellows or interns

Appointment Type - This position is a Permanent-Exempt Appointment with an anticipated duration of 36 months. The position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Possession of a baccalaureate degree in environmental sciences, public administration, business administration, accounting, biology, or a field related to the study of climate change (including but not limited to environmental studies, environmental engineering, earth sciences, economics, or geography) from an accredited college or university; and
• Experience - One (1) year of professional experience in planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating environmental programs, within the specialty areas of sustainability planning (including but not limited to land use or transportation) or climate action plans for municipalities, companies, organizations, or non-profits; and
• License - Possession of a valid driver's license.

Desirable Qualifications - The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We don't expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed below - please know that you can be a great candidate without all of the below qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a mix of the desirable qualifications and a passion for this work – please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

• Experience with the practice of energy benchmarking for local governments aor other organizations such as companies, campuses, and institutions, etc.
• Experience with project coordination involving a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Skilled in staff and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing data, such as database administration and data analysis; intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft and Google Suite analysis tools including, but not limited to Excel (Pivot Tables/PowerQuery), PowerBI, and Google Sheets; familiarity with ArcGIS or other mapping software.
• Understanding and interest in implementing equity, inclusion and diversity concepts. 
• Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English.

• Salary Range - $74,698 - $90,792 per year
• Application Open: February 7, 2022
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2022
• Recruitment ID: RTF0115687-01149683
• Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every position to which they apply. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Supplemental Information - After submitting your application you will receive a request for additional information about your education and experience. In addition, 3-5 days after submitting your application, you will be emailed a Supplemental Questionnaire with position-relevant questions about your work experience and interest in the position. Please check junk/spam folders to ensure you receive these information requests.

Selection Process and 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 [email protected]

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
• Departments which use this classification

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 vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.