Energy Conservation & Repair Specialist - Lead

About the role

The Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability is seeking an experienced professional to join our Weatherization Program team. The Energy Conservation and Repair Analyst - Lead will serve as the lead for the Energy Conservation & Repair Analyst team. They will use a full range of professional field experience, as well as technical and administrative skills to conduct home energy audits, develop scopes of work for home improvements, perform energy modeling, complete final home inspections, address technical questions, and provide support and training to Energy Conservation & Repair Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, training, and quality assurance for Energy & Conservation Repair Analysts (ECRAs) and contractors to ensure effective program delivery.
• Serve as the primary technical and procedural resource regarding energy conservation, weatherization program standards, and repair methodologies.
• Cookordinate work assignments and workflow to balance workloads and achieve timely completion of program objectives.
• Lead and manage complex, sensitive, or high-risk projects, including inter-agency cooperative initiatives.
• Conduct residential energy and repair audits using diagnostic tools to identify deficiencies and design cost-effective work plans.
• Prepare, issue, negotiate, and monitor work orders and contractor proposals, including specifications, cost estimates, contract submittals, and modifications.
• Inspect residences for satisfactory completion of contracted work in compliance with state, federal, and program guidelines.
• Resolve client complaints and mediate disputes between contractors and clients with professionalism and tact.
• Interpret and apply relevant building codes, land use regulations, landlord/tenant laws, and public health variances.
• Aid in setting targeted goals for ECRA staff and evaluate training effectiveness to promote workforce development.
• Lead the implementation of new initiatives, technologies, and regulatory changes affecting weatherization and repair programs.
• Educate clients on energy conservation principles, health, safety, and repair practices.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and data entries related to weatherization activities and program compliance.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, contractors, and government agencies to support project development and regulatory adherence.
• Participate in meetings, committees, and task forces to contribute to policy development and program refinement.

Requirements

• Two (2) year degree in construction management, energy management, or a related field; AND four (4) years of experience in residential building construction, energy conservation, sustainability, or weatherization, including demonstrated experience in quality control inspection, technical guidance, training, mentoring, and project coordination.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.
• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
• Candidates must possess current Building Performance Institute certifications as an Energy Auditor and Quality Control Inspector.
• Additionally, employees must obtain Mold Protocol training and Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certification within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advanced energy conservation theories, principles, and practices.
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and methods.
• Residential building construction techniques and weatherization program standards.
• Applicable building codes including Uniform Building Code (UBC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• State and utility weatherization program requirements and standards.
• HUD housing rehabilitation guidelines.
• Energy conservation and repair auditing methodologies.
• Combustion safety testing and pressure diagnostic tools.

Skills

• Technical leadership and guidance in energy conservation and repair audits.
• Advanced building assessments using blower door tests and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Engage tactfully with diverse economic, political, and cultural client populations.
• Research, interpret, and apply codes, ordinances, and regulations and train staff accordingly.
• Recognize and mitigate health and safety hazards in residential settings.

Benefits

The Office of Energy and Sustainability maintains a collaborative work environment where innovation, team-work, and continuous improvement are paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week. County Benefits include: Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement, Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Long Term Disability (LTD), Commuting Benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program, Leave & Holidays, Voluntary Benefits, Deferred Compensation 457(b), Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance, and Additional Accidental Death.