WEATHERIZATION POLICY MANAGER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weatherization Policy Manager with the Office of Community Assistance is the visionary for the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program. By staying apprised of the policy changes and maintaining a presence on the national level, the Policy Manager will ensure the State of Illinois Weatherization Program maintains compliance with all Weatherization Program statutes, rules, and memorandum. The ideal candidate will be seasoned in the Weatherization Program and will have the analytical skills to realize the policy decisions that need to be made to keep Illinois running a top in the nation Weatherization Program. The role involves leading and managing operations in an exciting, innovative, and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
Prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
A minimum of five (5) years interpreting Federal and State statute, policy, rules and memoranda as it applies to the Weatherization Program.
A minimum of five (5) years writing the Illinois Home Weatherization Program Field Standards, Operations Manual and Procurement Policy.
A minimum of five (5) years preparing the Illinois State Weatherization Plan for submission to the US Department of Energy.
Must have attended or be able to attend the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Training and Certification Program (TCP) 10-week training.
Appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
Ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
File a Statement of Economic Interest as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of five (5) years interpreting Federal and State statute, policy, rules, and memoranda as it applies to the Weatherization Program.
A minimum of five (5) years writing the Illinois Home Weatherization Program Field Standards, Operations Manual and Procurement Policy.
A minimum of five (5) years preparing the Illinois State Weatherization Plan for submission to the US Department of Energy.
Five (5) years’ experience in data analytics as it pertains to the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program.
Five (5) years knowledge of Energy Assistance related programs, preferably with weatherization services for low-income housing programs.
Five (5) years knowledge of grant management and monitoring.
Advanced level experience in the utilization of spreadsheet software, document creation, email and cloud-based platforms.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and evaluates the operations of weatherization services programs under administrative direction of the Office of Community Assistance Deputy Director.
Assesses federal policy as it pertains to the annual submission of the State Weatherization Plan.
Implement and maintain software development for the Weatherization Program.
Collaborates with external energy efficiency program providers and community organizations to strengthen and expand Weatherization Program.
Provides strategic and operational support to the Weatherization Division Manager in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program initiatives to enhance energy efficiency services and comply with federal and state regulations.
Serves as working supervisor.
Provides direct oversight of Weatherization Training Providers to train Weatherization Network staff efficiently and effectively.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.