Technical Monitor/Inspector (Community Development and Housing)
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Division of Community Development and Housing, is hiring two Housing Programs Technical Monitors/Inspectors. The role involves regular overnight travel throughout Virginia to inspect and monitor local agency recipients and providers, ensuring that weatherization and housing repair work complies with applicable federal regulations, Commonwealth policies and procedures, standard work specifications, and quality control standards. The position supports housing initiatives intended to provide decent, safe, sanitary, energy-efficient, and affordable housing. The role also provides technical guidance and training to agency crews and contractors, both on-site and remotely by phone or email. The monitor documents findings, recommendations, and needed corrective actions to promote accountability and compliance. This is a restricted position funded in part by non-general funds. Funding availability is reviewed annually, and continued employment depends on the continued availability of grant and non-general funds. The employee must obtain Building Performance Institute (BPI) Home Energy Professional (HEP) energy auditor and quality control inspector certification within twelve months of hire, as required by the federal funding source. Frequent overnight travel and a valid driver's license are required.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of construction principles related to housing, rehabilitation, restoration, energy conservation, and/or energy auditing.
- Knowledge of business administration financial practices, including payment processing, expense reporting, and financial account reconciliation.
- Skill in reading and interpreting program regulations and applying them to monitor program and project activities and propose solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, including data and information analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and research.
- Demonstrated ability and/or knowledge using blower door, infrared camera, and combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing equipment.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to obtain Building Performance Institute (BPI) Quality Control Inspection (QCI) certification.
- Experience administering weatherization and housing rehabilitation programs focused on housing development, preservation, and energy efficiency.
- Experience in audits, inspections, home performance improvement, and/or healthy home initiatives involving energy efficiency, housing rehabilitation, Weatherization Assistance Program, or similarly funded program operations.
- Considerable experience providing on-site technical assistance and conducting on-site monitoring inspections of completed units.
- Considerable experience conducting training workshops, making technical presentations, and facilitating group discussions with diverse populations, team members, and stakeholders.
- Work experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to create reports, spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
- Experience with energy auditing software, such as Hancock or Weatherization Assistant.
- Must obtain BPI Home Energy Professional (HEP) energy auditor and quality control inspector certification within twelve months of hire.
- Frequent overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
- Valid driver's license required.
Nice To Haves
- Considerable knowledge of federal and/or state housing grant programs.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of completed and ongoing weatherization and repair work with local agencies, property managers, and owners.
- Verify compliance with state and federal standards, standard work specifications, and quality control inspection standards.
- Provide technical assistance and training to agency crews and contractors on-site and remotely by phone or email.
- Document inspection findings, recommendations, and corrective actions needed to meet applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations.
- Monitor local agency and provider performance and accountability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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