Job
Title:
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Energy Code and Conservation Advisor (SA 2 - E&PR)
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Job
Number:
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2011-00797
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Salary:
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$35.38 - $53.07 Hourly
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Location:
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Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
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Job
Type:
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Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
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Shift:
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Day
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Department:
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Department of Planning and Development
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Bargaining
Unit:
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Not represented
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Closing
Date/Time:
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Tue. 09/27/11 4:00 PM Pacific Time
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Position Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
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The Department of Planning and Development is looking for
motivated candidates for an exciting opportunity position as one of
the city’s advisors on building energy conservation, focusing on energy and
building codes. This leadership position will help shape
the energy conservation policies and drive initiatives of Seattle which
has been a leader in energy conservation and environmental stewardship for
many years. The indivudal will report directly to the Manager of
Emergency Response and Code Development.
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Job Responsibilities:
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This position will serve
as an advisor on building energy conservation, and is essential to
Seattle’s energy conservation programs. The Energy Code and Conservation
Advisor is responsible for maintaining the Seattle Energy Code. In addition, this
position will participate in development of state and national codes and
standards consistent with the city’s energy conservation policies. This
position requires a person with experience, expertise and communication
skills to represent Seattle effectively in high-level policy-making and
intensely technical code-drafting situations.
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Develop and implement the Seattle Energy Code
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Develop Energy Code rules, information materials, and training
· Serve as resource for review of complex building permit
applications
· Develop policies and recommendations to increase energy
conservation in private and public buildings
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Represent the city and advocate for city energy conservation
policies in local, state, regional and national venues
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Work with others from the region on developing energy
conservation code change proposals for the Washington and International Code
Council energy conservation codes
· Serve as a City Liaison with organizations such as ASHRAE, US
Green Building Council, US Dept of Energy, and local chapters of AIA, ASHRAE
and IESNA.
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Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree with a breadth of experience in engineering,
architecture, building construction technology or a related
field. Experience in codes and code development processes including five
or more years experience with energy conservation codes and experience in
national code development activity. Knowledge of building construction and
systems, including fenestration products, and heating and ventilation
systems. The ability to explain technical code provisions to varied public
and private stakeholders. Ability to operate on the frontier of codes
and to reach out to other organizations to develop and
implement code changes. Superb attention to detail and
the ability to produce high quality work and to manage priorities while
meeting deadlines. Experience acting as a technical expert on
energy code issues, and developing recommendations for senior management on
policy options and program direction. Some travel is
required.
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Additional Information:
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Must be creative and possess experience and expertise in a
range of topics such as sustainability, energy, and code development.
Excellent public speaking and writing skills and the ability to work in
complex multi-party, multi-media environments are also desirable.
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