Weatherization Specialist 2

Description of Work

This position focuses on monitoring weatherization and energy assistance programs to ensure compliance with technical requirements and quality standards. As a Weatherization Specialist 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Technical Monitoring: Conduct field reviews of Weatherization Assistance Program and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program activities to check adherence to regulations and quality expectations.
• Inspection Work: Assess completed and in-progress weatherization tasks in homes to verify compliance with Standard Work Specifications and federal program rules.
• Data Evaluation: Use information from the Hancock Software system to provide meaningful feedback on program effectiveness and operational needs.
• Agency Support: Serve as a first contact for local agencies to help resolve technical issues, as well as ensure necessary equipment and resources are available.
• Program Input: Contribute to development and improvement of technical aspects of new program policies or special initiatives.
• File Review: Examine subgrantee client files to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal and departmental guidelines.

Qualifications Required

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience as a Weatherization Specialist 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or Two years of experience planning, directing, or coordinating activities of a local weatherization program for a state, county, municipality, private non-profit corporation, or other organizations providing weatherization services; or Two years of tradework experience in carpentry, HVAC, or weatherization projects and two years of experience in contract management, materials and equipment management, managing construction/rehabilitation inspections of buildings, or closely related work. Nine college credits in architecture or engineering, or completion of post-high school education in building science, carpentry, or HVAC may be substituted for one year of the tradework experience. Graduation from a four year college may be substituted for two years of the non-tradework experience; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: You must reside in or be willing to relocate to one of the following central and southeast counties: Adams, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, Snyder, Union, or York. You must obtain a certified Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification within 1-year of hire You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions.