Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title:

energy conservation specialist

Department:

energy conservation

Open Date:

august 6, 2024

Reports to:

energy conservation assistant program manager

Close Date:

until filled

Work Location:

1050 sw baseline street, hillsboro

Hiring Range:*

$22.86-$25.15

FLSA Status:

non-exempt

Position Status:

regular full time (RFT)

Benefit Status:

eligible for benefits

Work Hours Per Week:

40

Number of Positions:

1

Months Active:

all

Positions Supervised:

0

*Note:

For applicants with extensive qualifications and/or years of experience, hiring range may be exceeded with approval. If approval is granted, it will be based upon careful review of the applicant's qualifications, experience, internal equity and budgetary considerations. The final rate approved will typically never be at a rate equal to or above the established midpoint of the pay range for the position.

Community Action Organization reserves the right to modify, interpret or apply this job description as needed. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties (including essential duties), and skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not a contract implied or otherwise and the employment relationship remains at-will. The aforementioned requirements may be subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified persons with disabilities. All positions are contingent upon funding and successful passing of all required background checks, required registry checks, and physical screenings if required.

All staff in positions which regularly require driving either company or personal vehicles while performing work on behalf of Community Action are required to provide Human Resources proof of a valid driver's license for a motor vehicle record check both at hire and annually thereafter. Human Resources will conduct a motor-vehicle record. These records will be held as confidential records in Human Resources. All accidents will be reported to Human Resources within 48 hours.

Benefits: All regular full-time (RFT) status positions of 20 hours per week or more year round or part year of .50 FTE or higher are eligible for our outstanding benefits package including:

• Individual Medical with premium covered at 90%
• Free Dental insurance for the employee
• Employer matched retirement dollar for dollar for the first 3%
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 13 paid 0bserved holidays
• Free life and long term disability insurance
• Medex travel assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rich and diverse mission-based working environment
• Possible student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Staff meeting program criteria for use of a second language in their position may apply for and if approved qualify for a bilingual pay benefit of $100 per month

In support of the Agency's mission, this position is responsible for providing administrative and program management support for the Energy Conservation department while maintaining a high level of confidentiality. This position has primary responsibility for the program's coordination, implementation, documentation and reporting processes for all Energy Conservation activities including special projects, acts as the lead on the development and maintenance of the Weatherization data base, and acts as the program liaison with other internal programs and community partners. Duties include ensuring program compliance, developing and generating reports, and serving as a member of the program leadership team to develop and implement policies and procedures. This position requires excellent time management skills to complete multiple tasks, knowledge of project and program requirements and must demonstrate and model effective collaboration and communication skills.

• Coordinates the CDBG rehab program. Acts as primary contact with partners/funders on specific projects, processes applications, determines eligibility, reviews auditor's recommendations for appropriateness and ensures compliance, tracks progress of projects and expenditures, completes monthly invoicing, generates detailed reports and participates in monitoring.
• Functions as lead in the development and maintenance of the Weatherization data base.
• Coordinates the No Heat program. Acts as primary contact with Community Action's Energy Assistance program, processes applications, ensures eligibility, reviews auditor's recommendations for appropriateness and ensures compliance, tracks progress of projects and expenditures, produces detailed reports.
• Ensures all Energy Conservation Program's applications meet funding requirements and comply with all requirements and regulations.
• Manage client intake, waitlist and file assignment processes to ensure fair and consistent access to services, adequate workflow and timely spend out of contracts.
• Conducts project file reviews to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with all State and Federal requirements.
• Drafts program policies and documents.
• Creates and maintains staff certification, contractor licensing, and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately.
• Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace bahvior.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.

• Other marginal functions and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience working in weatherization, HVAC or building construction. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Proven skills in working effectively with low-income, disabled, senior, and minority populations.
• Proven skills in working both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with little supervision.
• Experience coordinating with other professionals and social service agencies.
• Strong organizational skills and skills in managing multiple tasks of competing priority.
• Intermediate level of proficiency working with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and other databases.

• Bilingual English/Spanish both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of Washington County social services and community resources.

• N/A

• Work is performed in an office, conference rooms, and other public settings and agencies.
• In normal workday, may stand/walk 6 hrs/day; may sit _6_ hrs/day; may drive _1_ hrs/day; may use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling, typing and fine manipulation _6_ hrs/day; may use hands at or above shoulder level for _2_ hrs/day.
• In normal work day, may bend, squat, and/or climb frequently.
• Work is light in nature, lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs.
  

How to Apply for this Position:

To be considered we must receive a completed Community Action Employment Application form. You are welcome to also include a cover letter and resume at your option. Transcripts may be required for certain positions. Applications can be completed on our website: or you can print off the application to complete or pick up the application form at either of our following locations:

Hillsboro - 1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro OR 97123

Beaverton - 5050 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 101, Beaverton OR 97005

Be sure to submit your application in a timely manner. If you choose not to complete an online application, you can send your completed application form, optional resume and cover letter and any other required documents via fax at 503.400.3691. If you prefer to mail your application be sure to mail attention Human Resources at the Hillsboro office address above.

All application submissions will be acknowledged with a receipt notification. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you.

All current Community Action employees are encouraged to apply for openings at Community Action which they are interested in. For current employees, some qualifications may be met by an equivalent combination or education and experience at the discretion of the employer.

Community Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

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