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Energy Quality Assurance Inspector (088511)

CDA LENDING AND RISK ANALYST II

Recruitment #26-003726-0006

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Introduction



This is a Skilled Service position with full State of Maryland Benefits. 

Work that Matters.

Housing and Building Energy Programs (HBEP): We are a fast paced, dynamic team committed to serving Maryland. We are looking for team players that share our vision of program excellence and our commitment to customer service. We achieve program excellence through continuous process improvement involving everyone in a collaborative and collegial team centered environment.

Our HBEP division works within the DHCD to administer a wide range of programs using various funding sources. The programs provide energy efficiency improvements that help reduce costs to residents, increase comfort, improve health and safety in the home, support local employment, and contribute strongly towards meeting the State’s climate goals.
  

GRADE

17

This position offers a salary range of $71,805.00 - $80,868.00/annually, with potential for advancement up to $113,243.00/annually based on qualifications, equity, hiring guidelines.  Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $80,868.00/annually.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road
Lanham, MD 20706
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is located in Prince George's County and within walking distance to the New Carrollton Metro Stop, Amtrak, and MARC Train. 

POSITION DUTIES

A successful candidate will be a highly skilled professional with thorough knowledge of building science, energy diagnostic and modeling methodologies, energy conservation measures, concepts and practices to assure effective retrofits in residential buildings. The type of work evaluated may include energy efficiency, electrification, and repair work for both single-family and multifamily residential buildings.

As a part of the team, you will travel throughout the State of Maryland conducting site visits to evaluate the work performed by Energy Retrofit Service Providers and ensure compliance with program guidelines.

Key job responsibilities include:

  • Conduct site visits, including attic and crawlspace inspections, to monitor the installation of energy efficiency measures to ensure compliance with approved documents and installation consistent with best practices.
  • Review energy audits, pricing and other required documentation for acceptability including scheduling and payment requests to ensure compliance with all funding source requirements.
  • Provide training and technical assistance to network partners as it relates to energy modeling and completion of projects

The Quality Assurance Inspector helps ensure DHCD programs achieve production goals and maintains compliance with funding rules and regulations.  

This employee will examine, analyze, review and approve proposed contractors, work plans and specifications, construction estimates, work scope, environmental investigations and other related analysis on projects.  This position is also responsible for monitoring the progression of projects and helping resolve service provider concerns throughout the construction process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Seven years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Architecture, Construction Management, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Architecture or any other related field and three years of experience evaluating the risk involved in granting single family, multifamily and commercial loans, government assistance programs, and/or construction management for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in loan specialist classification, loan specialist specialty codes in the loan specialist field of work, or as a commissioned officer in business and industry classification or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience using energy diagnostic equipment, including but not limited to, a blower door system, infrared imager, combustion analyzer, smoke generator, etc. 
  • Experience conducting independent inspections of residential building systems and energy efficiency measures to ensure installation is consistent with industry best practices
  • Experience reviewing, analyzing, or producing energy modeling data or Manual J calculations in residential projects

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.  Unofficial transcripts, certifications, or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required.  Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service.  This evaluation must be submitted with your application.  For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list at least on year.  Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification.  Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. 

Please note:  The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.  Federal Regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. 

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are STRONGLY preferred. However, if you wish to submit a paper application, you may mail your application and materials to:

Charlee Kerr 
Department of Housing and Community Development
Office of Human Resources 
7800 Harkins Road 
Lanham, MD 20706

All application materials must be received by the filing deadline. If you are unable to upload your transcripts into the system, please send via email to charlee.kerr@maryland.gov. Please include the following information in the body of the email:
  • Attn: Charlee Kerr, HR Generalist 
  • Your First and Last Name   
  • Recruitment #  
  • Classification (Job Title) of Recruitment

Incorrect application forms, or resumes in place of the application, will not be accepted. If you are interested in these positions and cannot apply online please fill out the paper application. For questions concerning these positions, please call 301-429-7783.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.


Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.
Apply via Paper Application. You may also download and complete the Paper Application here.

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