Staff Analyst - Energy

City of Houston, TX

$76K — $92K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
  • 3 years of professional administrative, financial, or analytical experience
  • Experience in database management, energy management, and project management is preferred
  • Proficiency in Energy Star Portfolio Manager, SAP, and Microsoft Excel is a plus
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Implement the Municipal Building Decarbonization and Benchmarking Policy
  • Coordinate with design teams during construction and renovation projects
  • Advise on policy compliance throughout project lifecycles
  • Develop annual Building Decarbonization Plans with stakeholders
  • Facilitate building energy audits and maintain records
  • Identify non-compliance issues with energy performance targets
  • Represent the department in sustainability meetings

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Wellness programs and supplemental insurance
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Retirement pension and deferred compensation plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible schedules and hybrid-telework options
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Salary: $2,916.00 - $3,543.00 Biweekly
Location : 900 Bagby-City Hall Annex
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39072
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division: Energy Efficiency Reporting Location: 900 Bagby Street Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm *Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The City of Houston's General Services Department (GSD) oversees design, construction, and operations for over 300 City facilities. We are seeking an individual who will contribute to our success through strong interpersonal, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing significant portions of the Municipal Building Decarbonization and Benchmarking Policy, including performance benchmarking, reporting, and coordinating compliance. The position is expected to proactively collaborate across GSD's divisions and beyond the department, liaising with project managers, division managers, executive level staff, as well as contractors and consultants.

Roles Include:
  • Coordinating with the Design and Construction Division (GSD) during new construction and major renovation projects, in support of the City's goal to reduce consumption and emissions at City facilities.
  • Advising on policy compliance throughout projects' lifecycles, including scope development, meetings with the architect and contractors, and operational handoff with the Property Management Division.
  • Developing annual Building Decarbonization Plans in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
  • Facilitating building energy audits; maintaining and distributing audit records.
  • Identifying covered buildings not in compliance with performance targets.
  • Coordinating with tenant departments, ARA, and GSD executive staff regarding requests for performance target waivers/ exemptions.
  • Representing the department in meetings related to benchmarking, decarbonization, and other sustainability related initiatives.
  • Assisting with the development and delivery of in-house training opportunities related to energy performance targets.
  • Applying data to identify and prioritize opportunities for improvement.
  • Supporting complex projects with multiple stakeholders across the organization.

Key Knowledge:
  • Energy efficiency principles and concepts.
  • Energy policy and energy cost.
  • Local government financial and management concepts.
  • Project management and procurement.
  • Analytical and statistical concepts and tools.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. but may periodically be subject to outdoor conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field directly related to the type of work being performed.

Graduate degrees related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of professional administrative, financial or analytical experience related to the type of work being performed are required.

Professional experience related to the type of work to be performed may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in database management, energy management, project management, procurement, and data analysis, as well as experience in using Energy Star Portfolio Manager, SAP, and Microsoft Excel.

GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer a skills test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

PAY GRADE: 26
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:
www.houstontx.gov To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-393-6051.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Wellness
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Retirement pension
  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 days of vacation each year
  • 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
  • Compensable Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Flexible schedules
  • Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Transportation/parking plan
  • Section 125 pretax deductions
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
  • Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months or promoted during the past 6 months)?
  • Yes
  • No

03

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • None of the above

04

If you selected a degree above, please list your degree. Any form of "See Resume" will not be an acceptable answer. If no Degree, type "N/A."
05

Please select your experience using Microsoft Suite from the following:
  • BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks in Word, enter correct data, create a database, import data from Excel in Access, format cells, rows and columns in Excel, create a PowerPoint presentation file with a title slide, bullet points and place in slide loop mode; creates a new e-mail message, checking e-mail in Outlook.
  • INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, mail merges in Word; create primary key to associate data between multiple tables, create a select query in Access; create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets & charts in Excel; add special affects to presentation (design and animation) in PowerPoint; reply, forward, print and delete an e-mail message in Outlook.
  • ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges in Word, create a split form and report and back up your databases in Access; use the filter and formula functions to manipulate data in Excel; transition presentation slides, link Excel charts to presentation and add voice in PowerPoint; delete e-mails from the Inbox, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.
  • EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks in Word, manage Macro commands, and manage database objects in Access, use advance formula functions (VLOOKUP, IF, IS) manage macro commands, group rows or columns in Excel; publish presentation online, embed objects into presentation in PowerPoint; managing multiple calendars, set rules for incoming mail, create subfolders for mail to be placed in Outlook.
  • No experience

06

How many years of professional experience do you possess in policy development, training, and compliance?
  • Less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 7 years
  • 7 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
  • No Experience

07

Please describe your professional experience relating to policy development, training, and compliance. If you have no experience, please type "N/A." Any form of "See Resume" is not acceptable.
08

How many years of professional experience do you possess, maintaining databases and/or tracking and analyzing data sets?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 7 years
  • 7 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more years
  • No Experience

09

Please describe your experience maintaining data sets and tracking and analyzing data. If you have no experience, please type "N/A." Any form of "See Resume" is not acceptable.
10

How many years of professional experience do you possess in managing energy and/or resilience related projects?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 7 years
  • 7 years but less than 10 years
  • 10 years or more
  • No Experience

11

Please describe your experience in managing energy and/or resilience related projects If you have no experience, please type "N/A." Any form of "See Resume" is not acceptable.
12

Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver's License and in compliance with the City of Houston Motor Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy (AP 2-2)?
  • Yes
  • No

13

How many years of professional experience do you possess in administrative, financial or analytical experience?
  • 1 year but less than 3 years
  • 3 years but less than 5 years
  • 5 years but less than 7 years
  • 7 years or more

Required Question

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