A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Office of Sustainability (OOS) reports to the Chief Deputy Mayor of Intergovernmental Affairs, Sustainability, and Engagement. OOS works with partners around the city to improve quality of life in all of Philadelphia neighborhoods through addressing environmental justice, reducing the city’s carbon emissions, and preparing Philadelphia for a hotter and wetter future. 

The City of Philadelphia’s Division of Energy and Climate Solutions (DECS), a part of OOS, manages energy supply and demand for city government operations, manages compliance with the benchmarking and building energy performance program ordinances, and develops city-wide policy in support of the city’s carbon neutrality goal. 

Position Summary

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Procurement & Analytics and collaborates with other members of DECS, OOS, and additional partner departments and agencies. This is an opportunity to help solve complex problems, gain valuable experience in energy and facilities management, and contribute to the sustainability goals outlined in the city’s climate action playbook. This role will support city-wide compliance with the benchmarking ordinance by supporting water data requests. This role will also support municipal energy data management and compliance with required ordinances.

Essential Functions

• Monitor the water benchmarking email account and answer any questions received.
• Manage day-to-day issues with water utility bills and meters coordinating with facilities personnel when necessary.
• Assist in managing the City’s energy management database, including bill upkeep and uploads, user training and major data changes.
• Ensure data is accurate and work to apply solutions when it is not.
• Track and analyze water use and costs at the facility and department level.
• Track and verify savings of completed energy efficiency and conservation projects.
• Provide external stakeholders with requested water utility data.
• Support DECS staff in running reports, analyzing data, supporting energy conservation and efficiency programs, and office administrative items.
• Support regular updates to municipal water utility portfolio to ensure data accuracy and efficiency
• Work closely with the Senior Manager to support municipal building benchmarking and building energy performance policy (BEPP) compliance.

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn new skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manipulate, analyze, and organize large data sets.
• Knowledge of or experience with building science
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable and effective working both independently and on teams.
• Willingness to engage in and support the office’s racial equity and environmental justice work.

Two years of experience in energy management, utilities, or other relevant experience. Each year of relevant post-secondary education will be counted toward experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• LEED Green Associate credential.
• Familiarity with energy systems.
• Knowledge of new and emerging trends in the area of energy efficiency and energy management.
• Familiarity with racial equity and environmental justice issues.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Excel

We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria, we encourage you to apply.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $47,000 - $58,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].

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