Weatherization Program Manager
TITLE: Weatherization Program Manager
DEPARTMENT: Energy/Housing
REPORT TO: Weatherization Program Director
DEPARTMENT: Energy/Housing
REPORT TO: Weatherization Program Director
SALARY RANGE: 10
CLASSIFICATION: 13
STATUS:
CLASSIFICATION: 13
STATUS:
JOB SUMMARY
The Weatherization Program Manager is responsible for assisting the Program Director in the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination of the Weatherization Program, the home rehabilitation inspections, and related projects to ensure that all work performed and documentation are in accordance with the rules and regulations of each funding source.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Education may be waived with significant job related experience
Experience
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More than 5 years
Authorization
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BCA Background Study
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Valid Driver’s License
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DOT Physical
Work Environment
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Conventional – Office model
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Community Facing – Direct interaction or communication with a public.
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Activity-Based – Workers can switch between different workspaces.
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Hybrid – Flexible work model that is a blend of in-office, remote, and/or on-the-go.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, & OTHER KNOWLEDGE
Skills
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Excellent oral and/or written communications skills.
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Ability to manage time that results in both a satisfactory quantity and quality of work.
Ability
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Support the Mission of the Agency through daily work and while representing the Agency in public.
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Have general knowledge of programs and activities of the Agency.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
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Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis.
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Must be able to organize a work schedule, set priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines without supervision.
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Must be able to adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadlines requests that may prove stressful.
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Ability to effectively work across differences, especially socio-economic and cultural differences.
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Attend trainings, classes and meetings as necessary to improve job skills and maintain an acceptable level of job performance.
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Serve as a mentor for new staff.
Other Knowledge
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Have knowledge and apply Agency policies and procedures, including safety, technology, data practices and other applicable policy, procedure and program regulations.
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Understand numbers and mathematical concepts.
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Working knowledge of construction/rehabilitation/energy efficiency and building science.
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Knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local guidelines, codes, regulations, for implementation and reporting requirements.
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Knowledge of Community resources.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned.
Area 1: Program Operations
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Responsible for audits, bid specifications, and inspections related to housing rehab programs.
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Supervise and fill in for assigned department personnel as directed by the Program Director.
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Assists in daily operations of supervised staff, including reviewing required paperwork and personnel forms.
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Make recommendations regarding changes that will increase program efficiency, reduce costs, and provide more effective services to target area households.
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Supervise the requisition of materials and tools and maintain appropriate records.
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Become licensed to perform Lead Risk Assessments for housing and weatherization programs.
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Assist in the coordination of energy, conservation and housing programs and projects for low-income clients.
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Must be able to assume the duties and responsibilities of Field Manager position when necessary to do so
Area 2: Program Compliance
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Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all Federal and State regulations and procedures relative to weatherization and home rehab programs.
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Ensure weatherization program files are kept current and clients are made aware of program requirements.
Area 3: Program Communications
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Review and prepare monthly reports regarding assigned programs.
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Keep the Program Director informed of all potential programmatic problems or concerns.
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Responsible for public relation efforts for assigned program, i.e. brochures, program literature, news releases, etc.
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Respond to client questions or concerns regarding assigned programs.
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May make public presentations to special groups to inform them of the programs and projects currently available.
Area 4: Development Assistance
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Develop thorough working knowledge of weatherization software and train supervised staff about its use.
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General responsibility for interviewing, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
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Develop, recommend, and implement training plans for crews, Auditors, Field Managers, and heating system personnel, and update annually.
JOB FACTORS
Supervision of Others
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Responsible for assigning, instructing, and checking the work of 4 to 7 other employees in 1 geographic location
Safety of Others
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Responsible for the physical safety of the public served. Provides front-line response to public safety and/or health threats. Provides input into safety policies and procedures.
Contacts
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Contact is both inside and outside the agency, and includes regular making of formal presentations, negotiations or coordination of work.
Physical Demand
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
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Requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping and reaching.
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Physical ability to operate equipment specific to your position.
Travel
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Must have reliable transportation.
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Must have valid driver’s license and current auto insurance coverage in compliance with Minnesota State guidelines on the vehicle used for work related travel.
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Travel for completion of job duties, trainings and meetings as required.
GENERAL AGENCY REQUIREMENTS
Professionalism
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Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, co-workers, providers, volunteers and supervisors.
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Treat customers, co-workers and public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
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Continue to develop skills and abilities.
Community Representation
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Represent Lakes and Pines Community Action, Inc. in a positive manner.
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Adhere to the Community Action Code of Ethics.
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Seek to understand poverty and barriers faced by community members.
Confidentiality
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Maintain confidentiality of agency, program and customer information.
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Contractor
In accordance with federal and state laws, Lakes and Pines CAC is an equal opportunity employer, contractor and provider of services. The Agency will maintain a
policy of non– discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. All aspects of employment within
the Agency will be governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any
manner by race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, public assistance status, marital status, veteran status,
sexual orientation, or gender identity,status as a parent, familial status, or in a local human rights commission or any other legally protected status.
If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)
Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.
If an applicant needs reasonable accommodations for the employment application process, please contact Lakes and Pines either by phone, mail, email or in person and request such consideration. (Such as sign language, interpreter, materials in large print, accessibility)
Individuals are encouraged to complete an Employment Application form whether or not a vacancy currently exists. Employment applications will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for appropriate job vacancies.