Job Title: Senior Building Science Educator
PVN ID: VA-2310-005933
Category: Instruction and Social Service
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

Organizational Description:

CUNY Building Performance Lab (CUNY BPL) advances high-performance building operations and practices in existing commercial, public, and multi-family residential buildings. We focus on improving efficiency and optimizing building operations through training, coaching, energy data analytics (monthly and real-time meter data), building energy modeling (EnergyPlus and others), measurement and verification (IPMVP and ASHRAE protocols), HVAC systems, building controls, data acquisition (via BAS or field equipment), and operational improvements via Pacific Northwest National Lab’s Building Re-tuning protocol.

The CUNY BPL Training Department provides continuing education programs for facility managers, building operators, energy professionals, and it supports building operations research and development. The Training Department recently added workforce development training for newcomers to the building performance industries. And CUNY BPL runs an extensive internship program for CUNY students that provides real world experience and hands-on work in each of the organization’s program areas.

CUNY BPL staff have expertise in a wide range of areas related to building systems, operations and data, and the design process. CUNY BPL Training engages in both private sector and public sector clients including city, state, and federal agencies.

General Description:

CUNY BPL seeks a Senior Building Science Educator to support multiple projects for the CUNY BPL Training Department. This staff member will be central to CUNY BPL’s training organization with direct involvement in training, client discussions, and curriculum development.

Other Duties

Duties:

Job activities include some or all of the following:

  • Support Curriculum Development and Instructional Design as an in-house Subject Matter Expert
  • Conduct training and coaching for a variety of trainees from the building performance industries
  • Develop training resources, e.g., case studies, playbooks, energy saving calculation methodologies
  • Support development and maintenance of training partnerships and industry outreach
  • Prepare summary reports and reviews for training sessions
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will bring the following education, skills, and experience to this position:

Required

  • Knowledge of building construction processes, including retrofit for energy and carbon emissions reductions
  • Knowledge of HVAC system operations, including air systems, central heating and cooling plant, air and water distribution systems, sequences of operations, and controls
  • Minimum three years of experience with existing building systems in a design, commissioning and/or operational capacity
  • Experience providing technical training for professionals with advanced certifications, licenses, or college degrees.
  • Experience working with building operators and energy professionals on HVAC related energy efficiency projects.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, energy, electrical, facilities), architecture, construction, operations, related field, or equivalent study and experience
  • Familiarity with project management operations, including project planning, scope development, project tracking, and close-out.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

  • AEE: Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) or Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP) credentials
  • BPI: Energy Auditor; Quality Control Inspector
  • Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems
  • Experience developing training materials, especially using Learning Management Systems for both synchronous and asynchronous course delivery
  • Familiarity with NY City and State energy codes
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
CUNY Building Performance Lab
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00
Closing Date
Dec 24, 2023 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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