Position Title:Director, Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental ProgramsGrade/Classification:62 - Director Designation:ManagementLocation:DASNY Main Office: Albany, Buffalo, NYC or RochesterHiring Rate:$150,110 - Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester Office $155,164 - NYC Office Only (includes location differential of $5,054)FLSA Status:ExemptLast Revised: October 4, 2024Primary Purpose The Director, Sustainability, Energy, and Environmental Programs establishes and maintains DASNY policies and procedures associated with NYS sustainability law, establishes strategies to meet our customer-agencies capital program and project needs from a sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental standpoint, and develops revenue-generating services marketable to both existing and potential NYS and NYC customer-agencies. Essential Functions
- Develop policies and procedures to meet DASNY's obligations associated with NYS and NYC sustainability, energy and environmental law, guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Ensure DASNY's obligations associated with NYS and NYC sustainability, energy and environmental law guidelines, rules and regulations are met and participate in statewide technical committees and public relation events, and work in collaboration with other NYS and NYC agencies on behalf of DASNY.
- Provide timely deliverables including required reporting associated with DASNY's operations in accordance with NYS and NYC sustainabilty, energy and environmental law, guidelines, rules and regulations.
- Work with DASNY's customer-agencies to develop strategic sustainability, energy and environmental master plans and solutions particular to capital programs and/or projects, campuses and facilities, and provide guidance to internal architecture, engineering and construction project management staff.
- Work with DASNY's Marketing and Communications Department and develop, market and maintain revenue-generating sustainability, energy and environmental services marketable to both existing and potential NYS and NYC customer-agencies.
- Work with DASNY's Procurement Department including Construction and Professional Services Contracts and develop and maintain contract language associated with sound sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental practices in conjunction with DASNY customer-agencies.
- Develop and maintain a database of practices, solutions and general knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental information that can be mined for solutions to future programs and/or projects.
- Conduct on-going review of DASNY design and construction practices; identify opportunities for improving performance in relation to sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental practices and standards.
- Work with Construction Division Architects, Chiefs, Code Compliance staff, Directors, Engineers and Project Managers to maintain quality and consistency in process and deliverables associated with sustainability, energy and environmental efforts.
- Develop and conduct technical training for DASNY staff, clients, contractors, and consultants.
- Maintain current knowledge and certifications in green building standards.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct the assessment, development, implementation, and testing of internal controls.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
- Ensure supervisors meet their obligations in the supervision, training, and evaluation of their staff.
- Conduct benchmarking projects as needed.
- Deliver presentations externally and internally.
- Direct the development, documentation and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Direct the assessment, development, implementation and testing of internal controls.
- Undertake special assignments as directed.
- Must maintain regular attendance in accordance with DASNY attendance and leave policies.
- Must adhere to the NYS Information Security Policy Standards established and issued by the Office of Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure Coordination. (Standards can be found on the Intranet).
Supervision Supervision of others required. Physical/Mental/Visual Demands Travel is required using public transportation, DASNY vehicle, rental vehicle or personal vehicle.This travel may include overnight stays at public accommodations and related establishments.May require exposure to weather and temperature extremes, loud noises, heights (climbing ladders, scaffolding, etc.) and other work-safety hazards (chemicals, fumes, etc.) of a construction site.Requires complex and time-pressured decision making. Must be able to work overtime or extended work hours as needed. Work Environment Standard office environment, including the use of one or more of the following:PC, telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, electronic stapler/hole punch/date stamp, shredder. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus ten years relevant experience in the implementation and/or maintenance of sustainability programs including reporting related to NYS guidelines, rules and regulations; knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, energy efficiency and savings solutions, and an understanding of the built environment and strategies associated with social responsibility and environmental sustainability.Six years experience supervising and evaluating professional staff.Program management and customer-facing experience required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or related field with coursework related to the design and implementation of sustainability policies and practices, energy modeling and savings and environmental polices and practices plus 15 years relevant experience including six years' experience supervising and evaluating professional staff.Experience with LEED certification standards.Management experience.Licensed in New York as a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer.Certification as a USGBC LEED Accredited Professional.Experience authoring and delivering presentations to large and varied audiences.Experience with construction industry applications. Essential Skills
- In-depth knowledge of green building design and construction strategies, technologies and materials.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate the environmental, health and economic benefits of green building and renovation.
- Knowledge of the most current technologies and construction materials/methods for Green/LEED projects.
- Working knowledge of other green building standards.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
- Comprehensive knowledge of management principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
- Demonstrated judgment and discretion in matters of confidentiality.
- Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.
Benefits information: DASNY provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities, and other institutions which serve the public good. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:
- Choice of several health insurance plans
- Dental & vision insurance
- Membership in the NYS Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Investment Plan
- 13 vacation days per year
- 13 sick days per year
- 5 days of personal leave per year
- 12 paid holidays per year (plus one float day)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training & development opportunities
We offer additional benefits, which includes:
- Telecommuting Work Plan - Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. The days designated as telecommute days must be consistent with operational needs as determined by DASNY division, department and/or unit management. Employees may only telecommute on up to four (4) workdays per pay period and shall be limited to no more than two (2) contiguous telecommute workdays. Eligibility applies after 3 months of employment.
- Limited Work from Home (LWFH) - additional telecommute days according to DASNY's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Eligibility applies after 6 months of employment.
- DASNY is a government employer for purposes of the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF Program). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance of certain student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. For more information regarding PSLF Program and whether you qualify please visit the Studentaid.gov website.