What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator (Residential Efficiency) position at City of Minneapolis?
Position Description
This position exists to coordinate weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements at residential properties across Minneapolis, with an emphasis on servicing low-income residents. The position will connect property owners and residents to home energy audits, provide support to interpret the audit findings, review recommendations with the property owner and residents and coordinate contracted services to carry out energy and weatherization improvements.
Job Duties And Responsibilities2. Represent the project/program on multi-department or inter-agency task forces, committees, and related organizations.
Hybrid. In office/field and remote.
Attaching a resume is required. If you do not submit a resume your application will be considered incomplete.
Cover Letters are recommended.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
Three years performing duties similar to those described above.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver’s License
DESIRED: Building Science Principles, Energy Auditor, Healthy Homes Evaluator, BPI Rater
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the MPEA . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Frequently communicate both verbally and in writing, concentrate on tasks, remember names and details, make decisions, adjust to changes, examine / observe details, meet deadlines, discriminate colors, use math and perform calculations, and work alone and with others. Attending work related meetings.
Physical Requirements
None
Supervision
REPORTS TO
Professional Staff
DIRECT REPORTS
N/A at this time
GRADE LEVEL
09
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
This position exists to coordinate weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements at residential properties across Minneapolis, with an emphasis on servicing low-income residents. The position will connect property owners and residents to home energy audits, provide support to interpret the audit findings, review recommendations with the property owner and residents and coordinate contracted services to carry out energy and weatherization improvements.
Job Duties And Responsibilities2. Represent the project/program on multi-department or inter-agency task forces, committees, and related organizations.
- Administer project or program activities, including:
- Coordinate renovation services for residential properties related to energy efficiency and weatherization improvements.
- Develop and cultivate relationships with enterprise departments with a goal of expanding and scaling residential access to climate legacy initiative projects.
- Provide leadership in development and delivery of outreach and educational materials and programs.
- Make referrals to energy audit firms to conduct energy audits at residential properties
- Support the development and administration of budgets and contracts.
- Work with stakeholders related to the climate legacy initiative to educate and promote the programs, including attending meetings and preparing letters.
- Coordinate planning, development, and implementation of programs including development of standards, regulations and appraisal systems.
- Develop and maintain residential construction contracts to complete weatherization and energy efficiency projects.
- Write detailed work specifications for construction contracts.
- Support Green Cost Share program through contract management with residential partners that are receiving grants to deliver energy efficiency and electrification improvements.
- Manage operational activities of the program or project, including record keeping, computer applications, grantor reporting, etc.
- Coordinate partnership activities with both external and internal stakeholders that help achieve the goals of the project or program.
- Support collaboration with other City Departments and existing residential programs through coordination with the Climate and Sustainability Team
- Coordinate intake of new weatherization cases via internal programs in other departments in accordance with established standard operating procedures.
- Collaborate with Healthy Homes-Weatherization Project Coordinator on existing case load.
- Provide leadership in development and delivery of program outreach and educational programs materials related to healthy homes and weatherization.
- Manage financial functions related to large contract billings and intake of revenue.
- Prepare and make presentations to groups, citizens, elected officials, staff, and act as a liaison regarding weatherization and healthy homes projects/program activities.
- Participate in developing proposals, trainings, revisions to rules, regulations, ordinances, and other formal documentation for the review of division leaders and approval of elected officials and other governing bodies.
- Participate and coordinate with others engaged in grant seeking and grant proposal development.
- Manage and maintain formal monitoring systems to ensure compliance with standards.
- Oversee the collection and organization of information for reports, case studies, and other documentation related to the project or program managed.
- Ensure compliance of city and state retention requirements for all documents related to the programs managed by the position.
- Support the development and adherence to standard operating procedures within the section.
- Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training and response as needed.
Hybrid. In office/field and remote.
Attaching a resume is required. If you do not submit a resume your application will be considered incomplete.
Cover Letters are recommended.
Required Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent.
Minimum Experience
Three years performing duties similar to those described above.
Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Valid Driver’s License
DESIRED: Building Science Principles, Energy Auditor, Healthy Homes Evaluator, BPI Rater
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
All job applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be required to sign a notification and consent form prior to undergoing drug and alcohol testing. Applicants who do not consent to undergo drug and alcohol testing will not be required to do so and the City will withdraw the conditional job offer, resulting in the job applicant no longer being considered for the position.
Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the MPEA . For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: Professional Employees - City of Minneapolis
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire one month after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Good knowledge of public administration.
- Knowledge of budget development and management
- Knowledge and ability to work with modern software currently used by the City of Minneapolis including but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Land Management Systems ELMS, Smartsheet, and other databases)
- Developed writing skills and presentation skills, with knowledge of contract and grant proposal preparation.
- Strong ability to build relationships with partners and support community outreach through partners
- Ability to read and interpret official specifications, regulations, ordinances, etc.
- Good analytical skills.
- Motivated to work both independently and within a team.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of budget development and management.
Frequently communicate both verbally and in writing, concentrate on tasks, remember names and details, make decisions, adjust to changes, examine / observe details, meet deadlines, discriminate colors, use math and perform calculations, and work alone and with others. Attending work related meetings.
Physical Requirements
None
Supervision
REPORTS TO
Professional Staff
DIRECT REPORTS
N/A at this time
GRADE LEVEL
09
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.