Energy Efficiency Specialist

This is a highly technical field work involving the instrumented diagnosis of building heat loss characteristics, the development of detailed analysis of diagnostic findings, the preparation of technical contractor work order specifications, the inspection and quality assurance of all work in progress, and the final instrumented inspection of completed work.  An employee in this class is responsible for insuring the energy efficiency integrity of small construction projects and all aspects of weatherization projects.  The interpretation of more complex building and furnace heat loss dynamics based on measurable conditions using a blower door, infrared camera, combustion analyses and other instrumented test procedures is a significant aspect of this work.  The use of a portable computer as well as manual calculation of house “leakage curves” and the regression analysis of curve data points are routinely required.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Technical Supervisor or Project Manager.  Assignments require evaluative thinking carried out in accordance with accepted heat loss diagnostic and construction inspection standards and applicable codes and regulations.  The employee in this class works with the client, contractor and PHDC staff to insure all weatherization and construction projects result in maximum attainable energy efficiency.  Work requires moderate physical effort.

PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision, and dental)
• Generous retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Paid vacation and sick time
• And much more!

ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

(The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.)

• Completion of a two-year program with major coursework in building science or civil engineering technology at a technical institute or two years at an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering or architectural design, and
•       Three years of experience performing technical field work in building renovation, weatherization, furnace repair, and replacement, with at least three (3) years’ experience in energy conservation retrofitting either in design, installation, or quality control capacity, and attendance at least one State-sponsored weatherization seminar.

 PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS 

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to and during tenure of employment as an Energy Efficiency Specialist, if required by the work assignment
• Certification as Expert in:  Blower Door Diagnostics, Attic Bypass Diagnostics, Infrared Diagnostics, and Furnace Safety and Efficiency testing and Diagnostics.