What are the responsibilities and job description for the WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I - Human Services position at City of Rockford?
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City of Rockford, Illinois Class code: 4601
Reports to: Community Services Director FLSA: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 503
Hourly Wage: $21.26
WEATHERIZATION SPECIALIST I
NATURE OF WORK
Serves the public with energy audits in the grant-funded weatherization program.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Work involves the determination of eligibility of clients and buildings for weatherization projects, energy audits and the preparation of appropriate documents to initiate and develop work orders, and to complete work defined projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (These essential duties are only illustrative)
Performs energy audits to determine eligibility and feasibility of weatherization projects.
Estimates labor and materials for projects involving heating, structural, and renovation improvements.
Develops work orders by utilizing State Weatherization database.
Maintains and updates required records and reports.
Maintains reasonable and predictable attendance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Community Services Director who allows some latitude and independence in carrying out tasks and assignments to completion. The incumbent will work with some guidance from the Weatherization Specialist II. Work is reviewed regularly for timely accomplishments of tasks, for overall results achieved, and the degree to which the work meets the needs of the client served.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is not a responsibility of positions of this class.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is performed primarily in the field performing energy audits. Some time is spent in an office setting at a desk operating a personal computer. Housing inspections require the ability to climb, crawl and bend. There can be exposure to hazards in residential housing and appropriate gear is worn.
SUCCESS FACTORS
Knowledge of the laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations of the weatherization program.
Knowledge of the structural and HVAC component of buildings as related to the weatherization program.
Knowledge of the mission, objectives and available resources to the weatherization program.
Ability to interpret and explain information to others.
Ability to perform accurate estimates of work to be performed.
Ability to complete and process forms, checklists and reports accurately and to maintain records and files.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the public, contractors, vendors and co-workers.
Ability to complete required trainings and successfully pass required testing within six (6) months of hire.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
An Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in the building trades. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be substituted for the required experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
State Certified Weatherization Auditor – or must be certified within 90 days of hire.
State Licensed Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor – or must be certified within six (6) months of hire.
State Licensed Lead Supervisor/Contractor - or must be certified within six (6) months of hire.
OSHA 10 Certified - or must be certified within six (6) months of hire.
Residency Requirement:
Modified November 15, 2021: All employees (except Police Sworn and Fire Sworn) hired on or after June 1, 2018, shall reside anywhere in Winnebago County or within fifteen (15) miles of Rockford City Hall (425 E. State Street, Rockford, IL 61104) within six (6) months after their introductory period. Department Heads shall live within the municipal boundaries of the City of Rockford.
Effective June 1, 2018, all newly hired employees, including newly hired Department Heads, shall live within the municipal boundaries of City of Rockford within six (6) months of their completion of their introductory period.
Classified employees hired after January 1, 1984, may live anywhere in Winnebago County or anywhere within an area fifteen (15) miles from the Public Safety Building within six (6) months of their date of completion of probation. Employees hired prior to January 1, 1984, shall be subject to their conditions of employment in effect at that time.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.26 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21