Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleSustainability Coordinator I
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.63 to $17.63 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Candidates should have a strong interest in energy improvements, sustainability efforts and advancing the mission of the bureau and agency. Candidates must have good communication skills, flexibility to work on different assignments, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must have experience using programs within the Microsoft suite.
Candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience working on energy and/or sustainability projects and programming. Technical skills that can be utilized to advance any of the ESB’s primary focuses are highly encouraged.
Duties Description The Sustainability Coordinator position is located in the Belmont Lake Regional HQ office of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) within the Energy and Sustainability Bureau (ESB), in the Long Island Region. The position will report directly to the Long Island Region Deputy Regional Director. The ESB’s aim is to make the New York State park system the most sustainably operated park system in the country. The position will provide support for many of the Energy and Sustainability Bureau’s outlined initiatives and additional sustainability projects or programs that arise. The ESB works within the following fields:
• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy
• Energy Conservation
• Clean Fuel Vehicle and Equipment
• Reduced Mowing
• Recycling
• Water Conservation
The Energy and Sustainability Bureau works to enact many of the Governor’s Executive Orders relating to sustainability including:
• Executive Order 4: Establishing a State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program (2008)
• Executive Order 88: Directing State Agencies and Authorities to Improve the Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (2012)
• Executive Order 166: Redoubling New York’s Fight Against the Economic and Environmental Threats Posed by Climate Change and Affirming the Goals of the Paris Climate Agreement (2017)
The ESB submits agency data for statewide energy and sustainability reporting. The ESB actively serves on a few interagency sustainability committees including the Interagency Committee on Sustainability and Green Procurement, the Zero-Emission Vehicle Committee, and the Zero-Emission Outreach subcommittee. Candidates will have the opportunity to attend committee meetings and participate in discussions about changes to state-wide sustainability reporting.
Duties Description
Projects
• Work with Parks employees to enact sustainable changes through renewable, efficiency and conservation energy projects, campaigns, or educational/outreach events
• Assist with LED lighting replacements regionwide
• Participate in site evaluations and photovoltaic installations with parks staff and regional maintenance crews
• Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance work on completed solar arrays
• Coordinate EV Charging Station and Hydration Station Installations
• Participate in recycling projects
• Meet with bureau employees, Parks regional and park staff, and external partners for various energy and sustainability projects
Research, Data Analysis, Writing, Reporting
• Research new potential projects or areas of focus, partners, and funding opportunities
• Work with the Long Island Regional Business Office to analyze electricity usage and heating usage data. Track electricity usage impacts from solar and energy efficiency projects
• Assess vehicle usage data
• Assess park waste and recycling data
• Analyze data, write reports, and create presentations in relation to projects worked on.
• Assist with PSEG utility rebate process
• Assist with executive order reporting
Bureau/Agency Representation
• Represent the agency and give presentations on its Energy & Sustainability programming. Potential audiences can include: Long Island Clean Communities, US Green Building Council, etc
• Visit Albany Main Office for in-person visit every 2-3 months
Through the Energy and Sustainability Bureau, the selected candidate will be required to attend trainings and certifications in the energy and sustainability field.
Required Trainings & Courses:
• Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC): Solar Installation—Basics Certificate
• Fall Protection Training
• State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) Training
• Building Performance Institute (BPI): Building Envelope/Analyst
• Project Management Institute (PMI): Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Potential Certifications Earned:
• Green Professional Training (GPRO)
• Solar Thermal Installation
• Aerial Lift Operator
• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI): LED Lighting Institute
Additional Comments Operational Needs:
Most of the work within this position will be completed in the Long Island Regional HQ Office of NYS OPRHP, including computer-based assignments, meetings, presentations, and project coordination. Occasional work within the field will be required such as site evaluations, photovoltaic installations, water audits, and in-person meetings with regional or park employees.
The position requires travel throughout the State Parks system which consists of 214 parks and historic sites throughout the State of New York. The position’s work will be focused in the Long Island Region. Travel may include weekends. Candidates must have and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license. A state vehicle will be made available for travel to the regions.
The position requires participation within photovoltaic installations and repairs which require the usage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Candidates will be expected to climb ladders, use power tools, and have the ability to lift equipment and items up to 40 pounds in weight.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Long Island Regional Administration
Email Address Sustainability@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Southern State Parkway, Exit 37N
Notes on ApplyingThe candidate will be required to pass a background check to verify your identity. There is an expected commitment of at least a year in this position. The Sustainability Coordinator I position has the potential for advancement to the Sustainability Coordinator II position after 6-12 months. The Sustainability Coordinator I position will start Spring 2020. Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to Sustainability@parks.ny.gov