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Snohomish County, WA · 1 day ago

Energy Conservation & Repair Analyst

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Snohomish County's Office of Energy and Sustainability is seeking an Energy Conservation and Repair Analyst to join their Weatherization Program team. The role involves conducting home energy audits, developing scopes of work for home improvements, performing energy modeling, and completing final home inspections to enhance energy efficiency and safety in residential properties.

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Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts residential energy and repair audits to identify energy conservation, health and safety, and repair deficiencies; analyzes and resolves technical problems and questions

Uses diagnostic tools to evaluate homes

Designs a cost-effective work plan to address needs and deficiencies identified in the audit; prepares, issues and negotiates work orders

Writes specifications, prepares cost estimates, solicits bids when necessary, reviews and approves bids

Negotiates changes to the work plan based on contractors' requests; monitors and evaluates the work of contractors; resolve client complaints and mediates contractor/client disputes

Identifies and mitigates building codes, land use, landlord/tenant act and public health variances

Manages inter-agency cooperative projects

Inspects residences to ensure satisfactory completion of contracted work in accordance with state and federal guidelines

Educates clients on energy conservation principles and practices

Participates in the development of the program's policies and procedures

Trains contractors and crew in new technologies and techniques

Updates and maintains computer entries of weatherization unit's activities; prepares audit reports

Serves as liaison between clients, contractors, federal, state and county government agencies relating to energy conservation methods, practices and project development

Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, committees and task forces

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

Energy auditingEnergy conservationBuilding Performance Institute certificationHVAC principlesResidential constructionCombustion safety testingCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Two (2) year degree in construction management, energy management or related field

Two (2) years of experience in residential building construction related to energy conservation or sustainability

Must pass job related tests

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment

Applicants must obtain certification as a Building Performance Institute (B.P.I.) Building Analyst (BA), Energy Auditor (EA) or a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) within 60 days of employment

Applicants must obtain certifications in the Department of Energy Mold Protocol training and the Montana State University 'Lead Based Paint Work Safety' or equivalent Lead RRP certification within 30 days of employment

Knowledge of energy conservation theory and practices

Knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) principles and methods

Knowledge of residential and commercial construction principles, practices and methods

Knowledge of Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Electrical Code (NEC)

Knowledge of state and utility weatherization program requirements

Knowledge of HUD housing rehabilitation standards

Knowledge of energy conservation and repair audit methods

Knowledge of combustion safety testing and use of pressure diagnostic tools

Ability to use blower door and pressure diagnostic tools

Ability to conduct energy conservation and repair audit methods

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications

Ability to serve an economically, politically and culturally diverse client base with tact and diplomacy

Ability to use computers

Ability to understand and apply work related ordinances, codes and regulations

Ability to recognize and reduce health and safety hazards

Benefits

Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.

Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.

Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.

Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.

Other benefits include wellness, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long term disability, and more.

Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.

Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.

Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Flexible work schedules.

Career development training.