Energy Quality Assurance Inspector

This is a contractual position with limited State of Maryland benefits.

Work that Matters.

Housing and Building Energy Programs: 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 division works within the Department 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. This program portfolio consists of programs such as the US Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), EmPOWER Low Income Energy Efficiency Program(LIEEP), EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Tune-up Program (MEET), EmPOWER Multifamily Energy Efficiency and Affordable Housing Program (MEEHA), Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP) for Crisis/No-Heat/No-Cool, Energy Efficiency Homes Construction Loan Program (NetZero), and the BeSMART Home Energy Loan Program (BeSMART). 

Position Duties:

This position is responsible for evaluating the work performed by Energy Retrofit Service Providers. Tasks include conducting site visits, performing desk-top data monitoring, and providing training and technical assistance tothe service providers. The type of work evaluated may include energy efficiency, electrification, and repair work for both single-family and multifamily residential buildings.

The Quality Assurance Inspector will assist DHCD programs achieve production goals and ensure compliance with program 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.

The work will require frequent travel throughout the State of Maryland to attend site inspections. General technical knowledge of building systems is required. DHCD will provide additional technical training for energy related systems.
 

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:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and or university
• Experience managing, leading, or reviewing residential construction projects
• Experience with energy efficiency in residential projects