Energy Dispatch Director jobs in Utica, NY

Status

Full time

Department

Production

Description

RATE OF PAY

• $23 per hour

JOB FUNCTION:

Assess the energy, conservation, and rehabilitation needs of dwelling units and oversee the installation of materials following mandated guidelines to help low-income households save money, alleviate poverty, achieve self-sufficiency and/or improve living conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform 2 energy audits per week to meet production requirements and react to any emergency situations.
• Educate customers on energy conservation measures.
• Perform energy audits and react to emergency situations.
• Compile bid packages, order materials, monitor work progress, and inspect completed work according to contract guidelines of energy conservation programs.
• Maintain costs for materials and labor, and coordinate funds from multiple sources.
• Maintain safe worksites and practices, recognize problem areas, and report same.
• Use training, experience, and initiative to implement measures on difficult projects, to coach and motivate crews on conduct of work scopes, and to supervise crew effectiveness.
• Track and maintain tools, materials, parts, inventory, etc. according to Agency policies.
• Perform routine cleaning/maintenance of vehicles and report safety/operability issues.
• Attend and participate in required internal and external trainings and tool box meetings, and adhere to Agency policy regarding breaks, leave, tardiness and absences.
• Complete data/testing measurements and paper work correctly, neatly and on time.
• Maintain current NYS driver's license and adheres to the rules of the road.
• Follow directions of supervisory personnel and work cooperatively in conduct of job.
• Understand Agency mission to integrate services, recognize family needs, and make appropriate referrals for services which can help customers out of poverty.
• Treat customers with respect, flexibility, and professionalism; consider their input on problems.

• Treat co-workers with respect, flexibility, and professionalism.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be adaptable to change and Agency growth, and perform other duties requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in energy conservation or a closely related field.
• Ability to organize, schedule, perform, supervise, and assess work and crews.
• Knowledge of energy conservation measures and capacity to obtain appropriate BPI certifications.
• Clean, valid NYS drivers’ license and reliable transportation to and from MVCAA offices.
• Ability and desire to work as a member of a team and independently.
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, the general public and families who are in poverty from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of poverty and diversity-related issues and the Agency’s commitment to the continuum of care and service integration preferred.
• Complete basic forms and use various assessment/reporting software.