Energy Advisor II

Job Description

The Energy Advisor II is responsible for conducting residential energy assessments and behalf of utility- driven energy efficiency programs and The Illinois Home Weatherization Program for the residents of Champaign County and the greater Central Illinois area. A successful candidate will coordinate and conduct home energy assessments for qualified program participants. The Energy Advisor II will analyze the client’s energy needs to provide energy education, install energy savings measures, and develop energy efficiency projects for the residents of Champaign County. The Energy Advisor II will conduct energy efficiency and safety testing, as well as installing energy efficiency measures including LED lightbulbs, faucet aerators and showerheads, and smart thermostats. Additionally, the Energy Advisor II will be responsible for completing and submitting program documents for project development, as well as participating in a variety of outreach and awareness-raising activities. The Energy Advisor II will develop and implement residential energy-efficiency projects and weatherization projects, while ensuring that program standards are upheld, both independently and with the help of a team.

Candidates eligible for consideration will have completed the 11-week formal IHWAP Training and Certification Program and Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification (or the ability to achieve within 90 days of hire date).

Requirements

Completion of Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Training and Certification Program

Building Performance Institute – Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector Certifications, or the ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire date

· High school degree or G.E.D.

Experience in residential construction, HVAC, plumbing, building inspections or maintenance, Weatherization, or energy efficiency

Experience developing and communicating construction work scopes, bill of materials, or

Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout Champaign County and Central Illinois as necessary to conduct services in the program coverage area

Strong communication and customer service skills

Proficient in English (spelling, punctuation, grammar)

Spanish language fluency is desirable

Ability to manage and maintain product inventory, equipment, and company vehicles

Ability to fill out program documents completely, timely, and accurately

User level knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and report generating

Computer skills needed to complete data entry and generate data reports in a variety of formats to support data analysis and program report

Ability to communicate conditions of the home and energy efficiency opportunities to a team of contractors

Knowledge and respect for cultures/lifestyles and problems of poverty in the

Ability to work with clients and balance their needs with the rules and regulations of the program.

Possess writing and mathematical skills sufficient to complete all paperwork requirements.

Second language fluency a plus

Ability to obtain weatherization certifications within twelve months of employment

Ability to travel to and navigate worksites regularly to perform job duties and responsibilities with little oversight

Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate special projects as needed

· Ability to pass criminal background check

Ability to lift testing equipment (approximately 40 lbs.), climb stairs and ladders to access rooms, and work in confined spaces

Summary

Status: Full-Time/37.5 hours per week

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F

(Flexibility is necessary to support the goals of the program.)

Starting Hourly Wage: $25.77

Worksite Location: 1776 E. Washington Street, Urbana, IL 61802

Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, high quality programming and great work environment!

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Champaign County Regional Planning Commission logoThe Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is an intergovernmental membership organization that provides a variety of programming in the areas of regional, environmental and transportation planning; economic, community, and workforce development; social services; early childhood education; and technical assistance in East Central Illinois. As a multi-faceted government agency, the Commission administers over 100 federal and state grants and contracts with an annual operating budget of $25 million and a staff of over 230 professionals housed in 12 locations serving over 30,000 clients annually.

In 2016, the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission reached a 50-year milestone in promoting, planning, and facilitating improvements to the health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions, environment, and development within our region. We are proud of our many achievements over the past 50 years and look forward to continuing to devel

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