What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Residential Energy Specialist, ECS position at South Middlesex Opportunity Council?

Summary : Duties include providing technical services to all of the Energy Services Programs ensuring that the programs meet all contractual, production, and technical obligations. Conduct appointment scheduling and heating system inspections, energy weatherization audits, in-process inspections and Quality Control Inspections. Respond to emergency no-heat needs of clients, educate clients about energy conservation, and complete related program administrative duties. Evaluate all weatherization work needed, identify health and safety issues, monitor and improve contractor performance of installed measures, maintain program records according to established standards. Coordinate and conduct program inspections with funders representatives. Must have strong computer skills, organizational, customer service skills, and building science experience, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical and program information, and demonstrated commitment to working on behalf of people of all income levels.

Why Work for SMOC?

Flexible schedule, work / life balance and a 35-hour work week.
Paid Time Off : All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.
Employer Paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability after 6 months of employment.
Two Comprehensive Medical Plans with HRA Employer cost-sharing and 79% of premiums covered by the Employer.
Dental w / Orthodontic Coverage with 75% of premiums covered by the Employer
EyeMed Vision Insurance
403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match on day one.
Additional voluntary benefits including - additional Term and Whole Life Insurance policies, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Short-Term Disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities :

Perform home energy evaluations in support of the Department of Energy( DOE) and utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs.

Evaluate the condition of vapor and thermal systems including insulation and air flow.

Perform Infrared scanning and blower door testing as well as combustion safety protocols

Prepare work orders and cost estimates

Coordinate contractor assigned work, including assignment, in-process inspections and post inspections (QCI).

Accompany funder representatives on their inspections of completed or in- process work.

Client energy education

Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.

Attend & participate in engagement team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.

Maintain confidentiality of client, employee, and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.

Ensure compliance with program / department, agency, and / or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent

Possess a working knowledge of air and heat flow in buildings, factors that affect building heat loss, construction features and critical junction points of common housing types, insulation R-values, different insulation materials and installation techniques, various air-sealing techniques and appropriate materials

Causes of and remedies for existing and potential moisture problems, causes of and remedies for other existing and potential indoor air quality problems; Residential mechanical ventilation systems; Minimum ventilation rates / building tightness limits based on the appropriate ASHRAE 62 standard.

Ability to measure the dimensions of floors, walls, ceilings, windows, and doors, and compute surface areas; Compute the volume of conditioned space of a building and define the thermal envelope of a building

Assess the effectiveness of existing insulation and the effective R-values

Analyze utility bills including breaking out base-load usage from heating and cooling usage

Conduct zone pressure diagnostics and interpret results

Conduct additional pressure tests which may include Pressure pan or Duct Blaster

Demonstrate the ability to meter electrical devices to determine their annual energy consumption

Perform Combustion Appliance Safety testing

Possess a working knowledge of steady-state efficiency identification and testing of all types of combustion appliances

Possess a working knowledge of what materials are allowed to be installed based on 10 CFR 440 Appendix A; the regulatory and policy requirements for selecting weatherization measures using DOE / Utility-approved priority lists

Ability to estimate the heating and / or cooling load of a dwelling to ensure proper equipment sizing if the heating or cooling system is to be replaced

Select the proper LED to replace an incandescent lamp while maintaining or improving lighting levels; and meter an existing refrigerator

Demonstrate the ability to accurately estimate the type and quantity of materials required to cost-effectively weatherize an eligible dwelling unit; and prepare clearly written work orders for work crews or contractors

Organizational Relationship : Directly reports to Technical Manager. Indirectly reports to Energy Conservation Programs Division Director. Direct reports of this position are - none. Indirect reports of this position are - none

Physical Requirements : Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Be able to reach overhead. Be able to work in various positions, including but not limited to : stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time. Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned tasks. Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday. Be able to ascend and descend stairs. Be able to ascend and descend ladders

Working Conditions : Potentially hazardous driving conditions, ice, snow, cold, potentially hazardous working conditions, i.e. asbestos, lead paint, volatile organic compounds. Office work is performed in a well-lit, smoke free environment. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Sr. Residential Energy Specialist will have direct or incidental contact with clients served by SMOC in various programs funded or administered through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services. A successful background check is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

Monday - Friday ; 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm

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