Energy Advisor I

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• This position is responsible for performing residential energy
  
  

assessments on behalf of energy efficiency programs for the residents of

Champaign County and the greater Central Illinois area. A successful

candidate will coordinate and conduct home energy assessments for

qualified program participants. The Energy Advisor will analyze the

clients energy needs to provide education and energy savings measures to

the residents. After training, the Energy Advisor will conduct energy

efficiency and safety testing, as well as installing energy efficiency

measures including LED lightbulbs, faucet aerators and showerheads, and

smart thermostats. This position will be responsible for completing and

submitting program documents for project development, as well as

participating in a variety of outreach and awareness-raising activities.

This position will complete Building Performance Institute Building

Analyst/Envelope Professional Certification and/ or Illinois

Weatherization Housing Assistance Program Training Certification Program

(TCP).**

• High school diploma/G.E.D. Some college level coursework, preferred.
• Exposure to residential construction, HVAC, plumbing, building
  
  

inspections or maintenance, Weatherization, or energy efficiency

Preferred

• Building Performance Institute Building Analyst/Envelope
  
  

Professional Certification Ability to achieve certifications within

90-days from start date, training to be facilitated by CCRPC.

• Weatherization Training Certification Program (TCP) completion
  
  

Ability to achieve certifications within 10 months from start date,

training to be facilitated by CCRPC.

• A focus on modular, mobile, and site-built homes is a bonus
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel throughout Champaign
  
  

County and Central Illinois as necessary to conduct services in the

program coverage area

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proficient in English (spelling, punctuation, grammar)
• Spanish language fluency is desirable
• Ability to manage and maintain product inventory, equipment, and
  
  

company vehicles

• User level knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and report
  
  

generating

• Computer skills needed to complete data entry and generate data
  
  

reports in a variety of formats to support data analysis and program

report functions

• Ability to communicate conditions of the home and energy efficiency
  
  

opportunities to clients and program contractors.

• Ability to document assessments with pictures, site maps and
  
  

electronic devices.

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an
  
  

ability to prioritize workload

• Knowledge and respect for diverse cultures/lifestyles and problems
  
  

of poverty in the community

• Openness to constructive feedback with a focus on continuous
  
  

improvement of job performance, and growth in terms of professional

development

• Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
• Ability to succeed in a classroom setting and challenge necessary
  
  

certification exams

• Ability to attend program meetings and/or training as required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate special projects
  
  

as needed

• Ability to pass criminal background check
• Ability to lift testing equipment (approximately 40 pounds), climb
  
  

stairs and ladders to access rooms, and work in confined spaces