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Energy Program Instructor

Employment Application and Instructions

Position Title:         OECA Energy Program Instructor

Responsible To:     OECA Program Manager 

Position Status:      Full-Time

Salary:                   Negotiable, Based on Credentials and Experience

Benefits:                 Medical/dental, vacation/sick leave, Retirement Program

How to apply: Follow instructions in Employment Application. Failure to follow all instructions may disqualify applicants from consideration.

General Description:

The Energy Program Instructor is responsible for conducting technical trainings related to residential energy efficiency, energy conservation programs, and diagnostic technologies for HVAC equipment. This position assists the Program Manager in reviewing, evaluating and creating all policies and procedures related to curriculum development, delivery and implementation including the overall management of REAP Certification & Re-Certification Standards. This may include formal classroom training, end-user and technical professional orientations, Web-based training, and other venues determined to be appropriate and effective.

Essential Duties:

• Provide instruction in classroom and field settings for energy related programs;

• Assist in administering and coordinating trainings with Program Manager and the Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) committee;

• Maintain and coordinate equipment inventory;

• Determine and propose new courses and delivery methods to most effectively promote the knowledge and skills or residential energy efficiency programs;

• Assist in evaluating training effectiveness and impacts to individual and organizational performance;

• Assist in monitoring certification programs and curriculum development. Assist in maintaining tracking systems to document attendees at the trainings/conferences and measure their progress; compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements;

• Assist in securing locations, facilities, proctors and other trainers to conduct trainings and meetings;

• Maintain reference library of training manuals, testing and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials;

• Participate in planning and represent OECA at trade shows, seminars, conferences, and speaking opportunities at the request of the Program Manager;

• Assist Program Manager to develop meeting agendas and logistics duties;

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Five years experience as a trainer, workshop instructor, and/or conference organizer;

• Strong understanding of building science, thermodynamics, and energy conservation principals;

• Effective facilitation skills required;

• Experience in the building trades;

• Experience using weatherization tools such as combustion analyzers, blower door and duct blaster equipment, and infrared tools;

• Experience using computerized energy audit tools;

• Lead Safe Work Practices Certification;

• Understanding of Oregon Universal Building Codes;

• Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills;

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member;

• Valid Oregon Driver's License, current auto insurance and a driving record that will allow individual to be added to organization insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with low-income weatherization programs;

• Experience installing weatherization materials, performing energy audits, providing energy conservation programs;

• Demonstrate established relationships with community-based organizations, state agencies, private sector partners, and individuals to help develop collaborative services;

• Holds current REAP Certification, or equivalent, and is in good standing;

• Experience managing a training and/or education program;

• Experience compiling, organizing, and updating information.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work under pressure;

• Ability to work independently;

• Flexible in work schedule;

• Work well within a team environment;

• Work on various tasks simultaneously;

• Available to work evenings, weekends and attend out-of-town activities as necessary;

• Knowledge of PC, email, word processing, and database software;

• Maintain positive attitude;

• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail.

Note: The specific statements reflected in each section of this Job Description are not intended to be all inclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.