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State of Colorado Weatherization Quality Specialist in Denver Metro, Colorado
Weatherization Quality Specialist
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Weatherization Quality Specialist
Salary
$60,000.20 - $67,000.18 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
EFA-WAPQualitySpec-5.20.24
Department
Colorado Energy Office
Opening Date
08/20/2024
Closing Date
9/30/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
gov_hr@state.co.us
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
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Department Information
This mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. CEO develops and implements programming to support that mission and achieve outcomes within Colorado’s energy sectors. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission and a flexible hybrid (work from home/work from office) atmosphere. Employees report high satisfaction with their work, their colleagues and manager, and CEO leadership. Join us!
The Colorado Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), as part of CEO, helps qualified Coloradans save money, increase comfort, and better their homes and environment through proven energy conservation solutions. These solutions include LED light bulbs, high efficiency furnaces and refrigerators, building shell insulation, and rooftop solar arrays, among others. WAP operates in all 64 Colorado counties and serves Colorado’s diverse population of residents through its local service providers.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
The CEO currently has an opportunity for a Quality Specialist to join the WAP team. The Quality Specialist will support the WAP team as described in the duties and responsibilities below.
Description of Job
Starting Salary Range: $60,000.20 - $67,000.18 Annually
The position is considered hybrid and may conduct work remotely as per the needs of the position and department
Re-post of a Previously posted position; candidates who applied previously do NOT need to reapply for consideration
Assist Quality Management (QM) team toinspect and monitor WAP service providers via grantee monitoring (https://www.energy.gov/eere/wap/weatherization-management-resources/weatherization-monitoring)
Assist QM team to provide training to WAP service providers
Travel around Colorado to homes for inspection and to subgrantee offices for training
Most travel will be day trips near your work location, but also expect two to four nights of overnight travel per month to more distant locations across Colorado depending on need
Adhere to timelines for team project and task completion
Execute training and quality control activities and strategy
Effectively develop WAP team, subgrantee, and stakeholder relationships
Work with WAP team members, service providers, and other stakeholders to solve problems
Create and run reports from the WAP database
Manage documents, spreadsheets, and other files in Google Drive
Assist in creating and revising WAP guidance documents and resources
Provide input during WAP strategic planning
Assists in advancing Equity Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
General Duties and Responsibilities
Adhere to technical and health and safety policies and procedures
Maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Abide by office policies and procedures in a manner that ensures fiscal responsibility and promotes efficient, effective, and elegant government
Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software applications to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents
Assist other CEO departments in carrying out unit and office wide priorities
Participate in and travel in state and out of state as necessary to designated events and conferences in support of office programming
Perform other duties as requested and required
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Practical and demonstrated building science knowledge and experience in residential weatherization, residential energy efficiency services, or closely related field
Minimum two years of working, inspection, and/or training experience in weatherization, residential energy efficiency services, or closely related field
Ability to collaborate with a team that is not co-located with virtual collaboration strategies and tools
Ability to obtain a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification within 12 months of hire date, QCI certification preferred see this PDF download for more information (https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy18osti/70977.pdf)
Driver’s License
Dedicated to continuous improvement, desire to learn new skills
Demonstrated leadership and facilitation capabilities
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on developing strong relationships
Ability to independently start and finish tasks
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills
Willingness to adapt to and enhance current team culture
Proficient in the following:
MS Excel/Google Sheets
MS Word/Google Docs
MS PowerPoint/Google Slides
Google Sites
Google Drive
Google Calendar
Gmail
Google Meet
Zoom
Salesforce
Interested in learning more about:
Agile/Scrum framework
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Geographical information systems
Stakeholder engagement
Relationship management
Colorado energy industry
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Conditions of Employment
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