The Weatherization and Home Energy Division in the Passaic County Department of Senior Services, Disability and Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified candidate for a Field Representative - Energy Conservation position.  The Division assists eligible Passaic County residents with reducing the risk of child lead poising from lead-based paint, as well as with reducing their home energy burden.  

The Field Representative – Energy Conservation supports the Lead (lead-paint) Assistance Program, as well as the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Examples of work may include, but are not limited to:

• Implementing and adhering to the policies and procedures of the NJ State Department of Community Affairs (DCA)’s Lead Assistance Program and Weatherization Assistance Program.
• Inspecting residential dwellings for the presence of lead-based paint.
• Utilizing lead-paint test kits and energy conservation tools and equipment to perform tests on dwellings.
• Reviewing lead inspection reports, lead clearance reports, and health department-issued notices of violation (NOVs).
• Developing scopes of work for lead-paint remediation/abatement projects and weatherization projects.
• Educating potential clients about lead-paint hazards and energy conservation; collecting, reviewing and processing client program applications.
• Data entry: entering client information, project scopes of work and other information into the program database (HESWAP).
• Scheduling and attending appointments at client properties; coordinating with lead inspectors, contractors, health department staff and other stakeholders for project activity.
• Applying lead hazard control knowledge and principles, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s lead-based paint renovation, repair and painting (RRP) rules and lead-safe work practices.
• Investigating and identifying current and potential home energy conservation problems; applying building science and energy conservation knowledge and principles to develop recommendations to resolve these problems.
• Utilizing statistical instruments and computer software to gather and interpret building performance and energy consumption data.
• Monitor the installation of lead hazard reduction measures and weatherization measures by contractors in private and public residential dwellings.
• Performing post-remediation/abatement and post-weatherization inspections, to ensure that contractor work is completed in accordance with program requirements and standards.
• Maintaining accurate and complete case records and files.
• Engaging on a regular basis with DCA program monitors and complying with audit requirements.

Requirements:

Education:  High School Diploma/GED are preferred (postsecondary education is a plus) 

Experience: 

• Fluency in English is required (additional fluency in Spanish, Arabic or another language is a plus).
• One (1) year of experience in performing lead-hazard reduction activities and/or energy conservation activities, or one (1) year of experience in a trade or field relevant and applicable to lead-hazard reduction and/or energy conservation, is preferred.
• Proficiency in typing is required; Proficiency in Microsoft Office (or comparable software) is preferred*

Note: The selected candidate will be expected to acquire US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lead-based paint renovation, repair and painting (RRP) certification, within 1 year of hire.  The candidate’s costs of acquiring RRP Certification would be reimbursed *

License: Valid New Jersey Driver’s License is required for operating for the duties of this position.

To Apply For This Position: 

If you qualify and would like to be considered, submit a letter of interest and your resume (including daytime phone number and email address) to the email address listed below.  You must submit your response by the closing date shown above and indicate the job title in the subject line. 

Email: Kevin Batacchi, kevinba@passaiccountynj.org