Housing Specialist-Energy Auditor

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Housing Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Weatherization program as an Energy Auditor.  Assists in meeting production goals.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs Energy Audits for the Weatherization program as required; all inspections must be performed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
2. Maintains the weatherization grant programs.
3. Develops and coordinates work plans and bid ready specifications; prepares weatherization program bid specifications to comply with codes and regulations.
4. Performs field inspections at clients' homes.
5. Oversees and coordinates deliverables for contractors.
6. Develops proposals and guidelines for weatherization crew and contractors.
7. Issues RFP’s, evaluates bids and assists with awarding contracts in accordance with laws and rules; prepares control estimate for all bidding; follows Agency Procurement policies.
8. Completes forms, ensuring that they are in compliance with funding source regulations; maintains files.
9. Facilitates communication with customers, contractors, funding sources, and ACAP personnel.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience and Skill Requirements: The following experience and skill requirements are considered essential:

Experience:

• 3-4 years of prior related experience in building construction field
• Estimating material costs
• Evaluating proposals
• Preparing bids
• Preparing requests for proposal
• Project Management

Skills:

• Excellent written communication skills
• Verbal communication skills
• Listening skills
• Use Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position
• Communicate and present information
• Work with a diverse population

Education and Knowledge Requirements: The following education and knowledge requirements are considered essential:

• Two years of post-secondary education in construction related field, or the equivalent in education and related work experience
• Must be certified as a Energy Auditor as soon as possible after hire.

Other Requirements: Additional requirements that are considered essential

• Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record per the program, have reliable transportation, provide proof of insurance, and must be insurable under agency policy
• Must pass required background checks

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GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

1. Maintains and promotes the highest level of understanding of the Agency's Mission, Vision, and Goals.
2. Maintains confidentiality; protects the Agency by keeping information concerning employees, those we serve, and the Agency itself confidential.
3. Follows all safety policies and procedures with a "safety first" approach to all job duties.
4. Exhibits a positive, professional, and collaborative attitude with others inside and outside the Agency.
5. Exhibits teamwork through effective internal communication and working relationships.
6. Is punctual for scheduled work and uses time appropriately.
7. Performs required amount of work in a timely fashion with a minimum of errors.
8. Participates in trainings, conferences, and meetings as necessary.
9. Possesses and exhibits the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity.
10. Represents the Agency in the community as appropriate to the role.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by the Incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; sit and talk or hear, including on the telephone; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb ladders, in order to inspect all areas of building systems, such as attics, cellars, and crawl spaces. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the incumbent encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in an office setting and in residential homes. May encounter risks associated with unsanitary and/or unsafe living conditions, for example, poor indoor air quality or unruly pets. Frequent local and long-distance travel required, sometimes in inclement weather.

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