Building Systems Analyst

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

The Syracuse City School District is On the Rise! We are undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.

The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.

Location: Facilities Department at Central Office

 DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for reviewing, recommending, adopting and implementing a variety of programs that are directed towards more efficient utilization of building systems. The employee exercises independent judgement in carrying out assignments, received both orally and in written narrative form. The employee in conjunction with the administrative supervisor will research energy/cost savings applications to determine its feasibility within the selected sites. Contacts are made with private sector and public utility personnel on adopting such a program with all its ramifications. Reports are furnished to the administrative superior during progress and upon completion assessing the project and its attendant expectations. Supervision is not ordinarily exercised by this class. Does related work as required.

 TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Establishes, implements, and controls daily operational and building efficiency procedures either directly related to energy consumption or necessary to utilize efficiently custodial and maintenance staff, in a coordinated, comprehensive, systems program.
• Researches, organizes and implements long and short range energy programs to curtail costs, by incorporating new and managing an existing energy management computer system.
• Assists in educating custodial, building maintenance and other staff to activate in-house energy conservation objectives.
• Assists data processing staff by developing and documenting energy conservation and building systems data.
• Provide support services to the users of building management systems applications on both main frame and microcomputers, assisting in the setup of micro hardware and software packages.

 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of building management and energy conservation in buildings.
• Good knowledge of instrumentation controls, electrical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Good knowledge of the capabilities and problems associated with micro/mini computers, PC's and keyboard entry equipment.
• Ability to apply energy conservation methods to enhance the efficiency of systems that provide environmental conditioning in buildings.
• Ability to organize one's work in a logical manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with private sector firms, public officials, governmental employees and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Technology, Computer Science or Programming and two (2) years of professional level work experience in the fields of energy conservation, computer programming/graphics or engineering applications.

 B) Six (6) years of paraprofessional/professional work experience, two (2) years of which must have involved professional level work experience in the field of energy conservation, computer programming/graphic or engineering application.

C) A combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

WORKING HOURS: This position will work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. This position is full-time. This position is non-exempt.

SALARY:   The current starting salary for this position is $28.56 per the Unit 9 contract.  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• This position will be hired provisionally. All candidates must meet the minimum qualifications on the Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title. When the exam for this title is offered, the successful candidate must pass the exam and be reachable on the resulting eligibility list, in order to be retained.

• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $104.50 to the candidate.

• City Residents are encouraged to apply!

• The Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this position can be viewed by clicking here.