Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Energy Administration. The Program Analyst serves as a Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Technical Compliance Co-Lead within the Energy Administration's Building Performance Division, Operations & Enforcement Branch, providing subject matter expertise in building science concepts and enforcement processes. As one of the agency's leading authorities on green building design, construction, and technologies, this position will be responsible for implementing the District's BEPS program. The Co-Lead will interact regularly with senior agency management staff and various community stakeholders. The role requires a combination of technical, analytical, and collaborative skills to ensure compliance with and the success of the District's landmark building performance programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides critical analysis and evaluations of effectiveness of current and/or projected program activities. Provides technical assistance in the design, development, and implementation of improved long-term program designs/operations. Reviews and analyzes planning and operations activities of major program areas administered by the department. Conducts management surveys, audits, projects, etc., and provides advisory services to operating or management officials. Based upon the assessments made, identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, and/or areas of significant concern. Develops, recommends, and implements policies for corrective actions necessary to remedy deficiencies in program areas. Plans, develops, and implements a system for obtaining and providing data required by the department, offices and its units for long-term planning and projections necessary for evaluation of daily operations.

Develops life cycle cost analyses of projects or performs cost benefit or economic evaluations of current or projected programs. Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, statistical and narrative data, etc. Participates in the development of the comprehensive agency plan, and in coordination of office operational planning and grant applications within the agency. Provides technical assistance and reviews for office level program plans. Prepares program development projects including proposal writing. Provides coordination and technical assistance on program development projects. Conducts continuous review and analysis of current or proposed programs and related administrative and financial activities; determines, through comprehensive assessment, effective utilization of resources at program level; identifies program strengths and deficiencies; and recommends changes or corrective action regarding program design, policies, procedures, and operations. Coordinates agency policy, plans, and programs with the activities of other public and private community organizations through committee representation; individual conference; or through review and reaction to proposals submitted by other agencies and groups.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm (Hours may vary)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0343-13

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Duration of Appointment: 13-Month Term Appointment

Collective Bargaining: This position is covered in a collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 631, and union dues may be collected.

Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7-year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.