Housing Specialist-Energy Auditor

Aroostook County Action Program (ACAP)•Ellsworth, ME

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About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Housing Specialist is primarily responsible for ensuring that the Weatherization program as an Energy Auditor. Assists in meeting production goals. ________________________________________ ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs Energy Audits for the Weatherization program as required; all inspections must be performed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations. Mains the weatherization grant programs. Develops and coordinates work plans and bid ready specifications; prepares weatherization program bid specifications to comply with codes and regulations. Performs field inspections at clients' homes. Oversees and coordinates deliverables for contractors. Develops proposals and guidelines for weatherization crew and contractors. Issues RFP’s, evaluates bids and assists with awarding contracts in accordance with laws and rules; prepares control estimate for all bidding; follows Agency Procurement policies. Completes forms, ensuring that they are in compliance with funding source regulations; maintains files. Facilitates communication with customers, contractors, funding sources, and ACAP personnel. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

3-4 years of prior related experience in building construction field
Estimating material costs
Evaluating proposals
Preparing bids
Preparing requests for proposal
Project Management
Excellent written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Listening skills
Use Microsoft Office applications and other computer software as applicable to the position
Communicate and present information
Work with a diverse population
Two years of post-secondary education in construction related field, or the equivalent in education and related work experience
Must be certified as a Energy Auditor as soon as possible after hire.
Must have valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record per the program, have reliable transportation, provide proof of insurance, and must be insurable under agency policy
Must pass required background checks

Responsibilities

Performs Energy Audits for the Weatherization program as required; all inspections must be performed in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.
Maintains the weatherization grant programs.
Develops and coordinates work plans and bid ready specifications; prepares weatherization program bid specifications to comply with codes and regulations.
Performs field inspections at clients' homes.
Oversees and coordinates deliverables for contractors.
Develops proposals and guidelines for weatherization crew and contractors.
Issues RFP’s, evaluates bids and assists with awarding contracts in accordance with laws and rules; prepares control estimate for all bidding; follows Agency Procurement policies.
Completes forms, ensuring that they are in compliance with funding source regulations; maintains files.
Facilitates communication with customers, contractors, funding sources, and ACAP personnel.
Performs additional duties as assigned.