Clean Buildings Performance Standard Compliance Specialist (COM 3)

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Clean Buildings Performance Standard Compliance Specialist (COM 3)
At the Department of Commerce, we’re reimagining what’s possible in government. We’re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we’re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.

Our agency’s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work.

We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes.

We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.

This job is a commitment to reshape systems so they work better for everyone. If you’re ready to challenge the status quo and build meaningful connections, we want to meet you.

Let’s build what’s next, together.

The Energy Division partners with diverse energy stakeholders to create a clean, affordable, and equitable energy future.

This position works within the Buildings Unit of the Energy Division. This position is responsible for providing advanced professional level program management and contract administration in implementing Washington State’s Energy Performance Standard for Existing Commercial Buildings, as well as additional buildings related initiatives and pilot programs. This position focuses on CBPS compliance, communications, outreach and technical assistance by working with internal and external stakeholders including state agencies, local government, building owners, and non-profit entities, in addition to federal and state program and policy staff. This position is grounded in a culture of creativity, collaboration, and self-motivation.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required Position Qualifications:
Any combination of seven (7) total years of experience. This could be gained by a combination of relevant education beyond high school equivalency and/or professional-level experience in sustainability, public administration, public policy, accounting or related field of study.
Experience must include the following:
• Two years of experience in the following:
o commercial building energy efficiency project design, development, installation and/or verification
o community, trade, and/or economic development
• One-year experience creating presentation materials and conducting presentations and training.
• Knowledge of and experience working with commercial building efficiency standards and protocols such as Energy Star Benchmarking, ASHRAE level I and II audits, building commissioning or building tune ups
• Knowledge and understanding of basic building design principles and standards
• Intermediate level experience using word processing software, building and editing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet, and use of internet for research
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build partnerships among people with diverse and challenging interests

Education involves study in sustainability. public administration, public policy, accounting or related field.

Examples of how to qualify:
• 7 years of experience
• 6 years of experience and one year of education
• 5 years of experience and two years of education
• 4 years of experience and three years of education
• 3 years of experience and four years of education
• 2 years of experience and five years of education
• 1 year of experience and six years of education

Required Position Competencies:
• Maintain thorough knowledge and expertise of applicable statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical specifications guiding commercial building energy use in WA State
• Ability to develop tracking and reporting systems and track performance of complex programs.
• Translate policy and goals into actionable procedures, requirements, and policy direction.
• Ability to identify best practices and establish systems to coach and assist contractors to increase capacity and performance level.
• Leadership and influence--Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
• Customer Service--Handles customer questions and complaints, communicates with customers, handles service problems politely and efficiently, always available for customers, follows procedure to solve customer problems, understands company products and services, maintains pleasant and professional image.
• Teamwork--Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.
• Results Focus--Targets and achieves results, sets challenging goals, prioritizes tasks, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets team standards and responsibilities, provides leadership/motivation.
• Organizational Savvy--Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
• Computer Skills--Skilled in the use of computers, adapts to new technology, keeps abreast of changes, learns new programs quickly, use computers to improve productivity.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Knowledge of and experience working with commercial building efficiency standards and protocols such as Energy Star Benchmarking, ASHRAE level I and II audits, building commissioning or building tune ups
• Intermediate level knowledge of and experience working with commercial building efficiency standards and protocols such as the CBPS, Energy Star Benchmarking, building commissioning or building tune ups
• Professional certifications/designations such as professional engineer, building operator certification, certified energy manager, LEED Accredited Professional, and commercial building energy auditor
• Intermediate level software skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office word processing, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, publishing, communications and web search engines
• Experience employing short and long-range strategic communications and outreach planning for assigned programs and designing education campaigns for programs.
• Comfortable public speaking and presenting to large groups.
• Familiarity with the energy economy in the state of Washington.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency practices in commerce buildings.
• Awareness of utility regulations, integrated resource planning and available conservation incentives.

To be considered for this position the following are needed:

• A complete and detailed online application.
• A cover letter (enter online).
• At least three professional references (enter online).

For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.

Additional Information

Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.

Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.