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Community Action of Pioneer Valley Energy Technician 2 in Greenfield, Massachusetts

GREENFIELD - SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION - Energy Technician 2 POSITION SUMMARY The Energy Technician 2 conducts Energy Efficiency and Health & Safety Audits for income-eligible clients throughout Franklin and Hampshire Counties, and provides Contractor Coordination, Project Management and Quality Control Assurance for single and multi-family residential Weatherization projects. QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS We invite individuals with lived experience who are part of communities that have been historicallydenied a full opportunity in aspects of economic, social, and civic life to apply. These communities include,but are not limited to, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S, persons with disabilities, and persons adversely impacted by multigenerational poverty or other inequality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and written. Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change. Effective and compassionate Customer Service skills for use while relating to Clients, Contractors, and Funders. Organizational skills and exquisite attention to detail. Judgement and decision-making. Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team providing services to thousands of clients each year. Ability to consider options and think creatively, as when deciding the best educational approach to employ with each client or the most effective approach for improving a building. Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes. Experiencei nvolved with residential energy audits,including assessment of Building Shell, Health & Safety and Home Heating Appliances. Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements. Understanding of the house-as-a-system approach to weatherization and home improvement: interrelationships among heat transfer, solar gains and losses, heating system performance, comfort, durability, safety, etc. Knowledge of vermiculite, Knob & Tube, mold/mildew/allergen, etc., mitigation. Knowledge and effective application of Funding Source rules and guidelines for the expenditure of Energy Efficiency, Weatherization, and other relevant funds. Knowledge of local, state and federal building codes, building design and construction, and inherent problems associated with older housing stock and multi-family homes. Adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate close attention to details. Computer skills: E-mail, Microsoft Office applications, data entry and energy modeling software programs. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High School Diploma/equivalent required. Must have own reliable transportation for traveling throughout the agency and program\'s service area. Two years\' Building Performance Institute Energy Analyst and QCI professional credentials preferred, or ability to obtain certification within two years of hire. MA Department of Housing and Community Development DOE Energy Auditor Certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within two years of hire. OSHA 10 (or greater) training/certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire. Moderate Lead Renovator certification and DOE/MA Lead-Safe Training and certification preferred, or ability to obtain certification with three months of hire. Proficiency with building diagnostics and building diagnostic equipment preferred: blower door, zonal pressure differentials, infrared thermography, fan flow meter, pressure pan, duct tester preferred. On-the-job training provided. Proficiency with BPI combustion safety protocols preferred

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