Director- Energy Department

Summary/Objective 

The Director of Energy is responsible for management of the state, federal and utility funded weatherization and heating system programs. This includes planning, coordinating and implementing all program business, staff supervision and all other appropriate administrative duties while incorporating daily activities with organization's Mission and Guiding Values. The Director of Energy will carry out all responsibilities within state, federal and Program Administrators (utility) contract, guidelines and policies.

Essential Functions

Energy

• Directs the overall operation of the Energy Department providing energy analysis, energy conservation and health and safety services to qualifying low-income Prioritizes work assignments and assigns work to program staff. Works directly with staff and subcontractors in the field as needed to ensure quality control and efficient completion of projects. Implements necessary corrective actions.


• Ensures that all program administrative paperwork meets contractual requirements including client eligibility, job work orders, quality control inspections,


• Responsible for recognizing a need to expand program services and to follow up with program development and


• Oversees the maintenance of records to assure that all program requirements are Implement appropriate methods for measuring the department's progress toward achieving the production, energy savings and quality control goals.


• Responsible for subcontractor procurement, contract negotiations, staff training and Plans for appropriate contractor network to match program production requirements.


• Coordinates utility efficiency program funding as it relates to DOEWAP, HEARTWAP and Cape Light Compact, NGrid and Eversource (PA) programs. Manages and coordinates utility and other efficiency work as Coordinates with other initiatives (community repair programs) that are appropriate for the effectiveness of these programs.


• Responsible for leveraging state, federal, Cape Light Compact and utility (PA) weatherization and heating system funding in accordance with program


• Ensures the equipment is kept in good Responsible for accurately maintaining the program's supply and equipment inventory, ensuring that materials are available at all times to meet program needs.


• Oversees subcontractors and ensures subcontractors have appropriate equipment, training, and licensing. Oversees in process and final quality control inspections, auditing staff and subcontractors'


• Directly supervises all auditors, administrative and accounts payable staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Agency policies, procedures and applicable Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, promoting and training employees; planning, assigning, directing and approving work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and recommending salary adjustments.


• Attends all relevant local, state, and federal meetings, workshops and trainings to keep program procedures consistent with current regulations and guidelines

Required Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree


• Valid driver’s license


• Significant experience in energy efficiency work with thorough knowledge of state/federal weatherization job performance requirements, DOE materials standards and practice and technical understanding of energy efficiencies, calculating savings and heating system


• Experience in the field of electricity, weatherization or


• At least two years of successful supervisory experience managing multiple team members and creating positive and effective interactions.


• BPI Certification or ability to receive within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Active BPI Certification and construction experience are a


• At least 5 years of successful supervisory experience.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• Use of and/or subject to:
  
  
  
  • Computers/monitors
  
  
  
  


• Physical requirements:
  
  
  
  • Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
  
  
  • Frequent motor control
  
  
  • Occasional pushing up to 50 lbs
  
  
  • Occasional pulling up to 50 lbs
  
  
  • Occasional bending
  
  
  • Occasional squatting
  
  
  • Occasional kneeling
  
  
  • Occasional reaching
  
  
  • Frequent standing
  
  
  • Frequent sitting
  
  
  • Frequent walking
  
  
  • Frequent fine motor control
  
  
  • Frequent repetitive motion
  
  
  • Frequent constant handwriting and typing
  
  
  • Frequent visual perception
  
  
  • Frequent visual inspection
  
  
  • Frequent hand/eye coordination
  
  
  • Constant hearing
  
  
  • Constant speaking
  
  
  
  


• Mental requirements:
  
  
  
  • Understand and apply routine verbal and/or written instructions
  
  
  • Understand and apply non-routine verbal and/or written instructions
  
  
  • Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions
  
  
  • Organize actions to complete sequential and/or routine tasks
  
  
  • Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
  
  
  • Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects
  
  
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the individual’s work
  
  
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the immediate work unit’s operations and/or services
  
  
  • Make decisions that have significant impact on a department’s credibility, operations, and/or services
  
  
  • Make decisions that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of clients
  
  
  • Communicate and exchange routine/basic information
  
  
  • Communicate and explain a variety of information
  
  
  • Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting, and/or negotiating
  
  
  • Memorization/concentration
  
  
  • Learning/knowledge retention
  
  
  • Preparing/analyzing numerical figures
  
  
  • Analyzing/examining/testing data
  
  
  • Emotional/behavioral self-regulation
  
  
  • Interacting with others
  
  
  
  

Work Environment

• The functions of this role are conducted in an office environment.

Hours of Work

• This role is paid on salaried basis.


• Typically, full-time employees work 35 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.  However, this is a salaried position.  Therefore, the individual is expected to work as required to complete the duties of the position.  This may mean hours beyond 35 per week are required.

AAP/EEO Statement 
The Housing Assistance Corporation (“HAC”) is committed to a firm policy in favor of equal employment opportunity and will abide by all applicable state and federal regulations by not discriminating against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or veteran status.  Our commitment to equal employment opportunities shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, demotion, transfer, leaves or other absences from work, layoff, compensation and benefits, selection for training or other education, professional opportunities and conflict resolution.

It is also the policy of HAC to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as woman, minority or individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.

Please inform us of any necessary accommodations required during the application process and/or at any time during employment.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.