Are you an energy or weatherization professional with a passion for customer service, creativity, and making a positive impact in the community? If so, then the Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability is the place for you! We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Weatherization Program team.
The Office of Energy and Sustainability, a division of Snohomish County Facilities and Fleet, is hiring an Energy Conservation and Repair Analyst. In this role, you will use a full range of professional field experience, as well as technical and administrative skills to conduct home energy audits, develop scopes of work for home improvements, perform energy modeling, and complete final home inspections. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be highly self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
The Snohomish County Weatherization Program provides weatherization-related assistance to over 100 homes per year through many different methods, such as insulation, air sealing, duct work, heating repairs, safety repairs, and client education. We provide high-quality service to program participants to help improve the health and safety of their home and save money on their utility bills.
The Office of Energy and Sustainability maintains a collaborative work environment where innovation, team-work, and continuous improvement are paramount. Apply to join our team today, where you can have both a fulfilling job and lifelong career at Snohomish County.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Schedules and conducts residential energy and repair audits to identify energy conservation, health and safety, and repair deficiencies; analyzes and resolves technical problems and questions.
Uses diagnostic tools to evaluate homes.
Designs a cost-effective work plan to address needs and deficiencies identified in the audit; prepares, issues and negotiates work orders.
Writes specifications, prepares cost estimates, solicits bids when necessary, reviews and approves bids.
Negotiates changes to the work plan based on contractors’ requests; monitors and evaluates the work of contractors; resolve client complaints and mediates contractor/client disputes.
Identifies and mitigates building codes, land use, landlord/tenant act and public health variances.
Manages inter-agency cooperative projects.
Inspects residences to ensure satisfactory completion of contracted work in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
Educates clients on energy conservation principles and practices.
Participates in the development of the program’s policies and procedures.
Trains contractors and crew in new technologies and techniques.
Updates and maintains computer entries of weatherization unit’s activities; prepares audit reports.
Serves as liaison between clients, contractors, federal, state and county government agencies relating to energy conservation methods, practices and project development.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, committees and task forces.
Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) year degree in construction management, energy management or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in residential building construction related to energy conversation or sustainability; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
Applicants must obtain certification as a Building Performance Institute (B.P.I.) Building Analyst (BA), Energy Auditor (EA) or a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) within 60 days of employment.
Applicants must obtain certifications in the Department of Energy Mold Protocol training and the Montana State University “Lead Based Paint Work Safety” or equivalent Lead RRP certification within 30 days of employment.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
energy conservation theory and practices
heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) principles and methods
residential and commercial construction principles, practices and methods
Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Electrical Code (NEC)
state and utility weatherization program requirements
HUD housing rehabilitation standards
energy conservation and repair audit methods
combustion safety testing and use of pressure diagnostic tools
Ability to:
use blower door and pressure diagnostic tools
conduct energy conservation and repair audit methods
communicate effectively in both oral and written communications
serve an economically, politically and culturally diverse client base with tact and diplomacy
use computers
understand and apply work related ordinances, codes and regulations
recognize and reduce health and safety hazards
