Energy Services Director

Homes For Good • Eugene, OR

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About The Position

Homes for Good Housing Agency is the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lane County, Oregon. Our primary work is to help low-income community members with the logistics of affordable housing. At a higher level, we are neighbors united to get every Lane County resident who needs help into a home. Our programs provide housing and rental assistance to over 5,000 families in Lane County through voucher-based subsidies and Agency-owned public, multi-family and affordable housing communities. In addition to rental assistance, our team provides resources to program participants and residents including but not limited to general resident support, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programming, Weatherization assistance and HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program. Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our organization and within our hiring and promotional practices. We endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that a diverse and inclusive staff will strengthen our Agency. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Our Energy Services team is comprised of the Director, six Energy Auditors, a Lead Energy Auditor and an Energy Services Administrative Specialist. The team collaborates with program participants, funders, utility partners, contractors and other Agency departments to improve housing energy efficiency, and support health & safety for program participants.

As a key leadership role, the Energy Services Director oversees Homes for Good’s weatherization, heat crisis and energy conservation programs, including program operations, funding compliance, vendor coordination and staff support. This position leads a specialized team that helps households improve energy efficiency, safety and housing stability while ensuring programs are delivered effectively and in alignment with grant and Agency requirements.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible work experience in social services delivery, public or non-profit administration or construction with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Community Services, Public Administration, Energy Management or a related field
• The ability to drive Agency vehicles is required for this role.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Any combination of experience and education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years of responsible social services or administrative experience may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes plans and administers DOE Weatherization Assistance program and energy conservation programs.
• Supervises and supports a staff of Energy Auditors and administrative support staff.
• Provides financial oversight of operations; participates in budget preparation, projects department cashflows, maintains timely invoicing of funders and ensures vendors are paid appropriately.
• Participates in the development of and implements program policies and procedures.
• Communicates and coordinates with other Agency departments to leverage programmatic partnerships and opportunities.
• Evaluates, monitors and inspects overall program operational effectiveness.
• Oversees department procurement processes and monitors contracts with outside contractors.
• Oversees the preparation of reports and other required documents to federal grant sources.
• Work with Agency Leadership team to define and support agency-wide goals.
• Applies an equity lens to department processes, procedures and service delivery.
• Optimize use of multiple funding sources.
• Leverage opportunities with all utility companies that serve Lane County.
• Allocates funds to support Agency properties when appropriate.
• Work directly with Lane County Housing & Human Services to manage state and federal funding.
• Provides technical assistance to department staff.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOE, HUD and any relevant state or local regulations.
• Serves as a role model in promoting safety awareness sand promptly addressing safety concerns.
• Collaborates with staff and other Agency departments in the development and implementation of continuity of operations planning; serves as a member of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Incident Command Team.
• Oversees and tracks required staff member training and certifications.
• Maintain working relationship with the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), Energy team; stays informed of current regulatory updates.
• Attend OHCS Annual meeting and statewide networking events; network with regional WAP agencies.
• Engage with and attend national conferences (North America).
• Engage with and support regional training centers.
• Stays informed of Individual utility goals and regulations.
• Maintain program to meet all funding requirements.
• Schedule, supervise and respond to annual agency compliance monitoring.
• Selects, evaluates and supervises assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; recommends and administers disciplinary action when appropriate; handles sensitive personnel matters; exercises full supervision over direct reports.
• Participates in a variety of committees and ad hoc work groups as required or assigned; participates in organization-wide projects, work groups and events related to Agency operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment
• life insurance
• a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment
• family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options
• a generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 6 weeks per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager