Purpose of Position

The energy services field specialist position provides technical analysis of residential dwellings, commercial buildings and agricultural energy usage and promotes efficient utilization of electric energy. The energy services field specialist will provide measurement and verification (M&V) information for Inland Power's BEST program, perform energy efficiency audits (lighting, insulation, HVAC, etc.) for the membership and will assist the energy services specialist with low-income energy efficiency programs.

Core Competencies

1. Quality Work: Produce thorough, high-quality work with minimal errors.  Seek feedback, make corrections as needed.  Identify problems and solve them.  Strive to improve processes.  Work collaboratively with co-workers to implement systematic changes.

    

2. Productivity: Complete assigned work in a timely fashion.  Utilize slow periods productively.  Produce amount and volume at expected speed.

    

3. Technical Skills/Job Knowledge: Demonstrate appropriate level of understanding of technical skills in area of expertise, technology, products, and/or processes involved.  Duly perform assigned duties.  Keep current on changes and be competent with all technology necessary to perform job.

    

4. Communication: Clearly convey oral and written communication. Keep others informed of activities and problems in timely manner.  Listen well; respond appropriately and respectfully.

    

5. Teamwork/Ability to Work with Others: Demonstrate ability to work in a positive manner with co-workers and/or members with differing backgrounds, opinions, capabilities, etc. Willingly share skills, competencies, and knowledge with others.  Establish and maintain strong, effective working relationships.  Contribute effectively to group efforts.  Promote harmony; agree to disagree without damaging relationships.

    

6. Accountability: Maintain excellent attendance and provide additional assistance after normal working hours when needed.  Be reliable, prepared and accept responsibility for work and actions.

    

7. Integrity: Demonstrate honesty, high ethical standards, and respect for all co-workers and membership.

    

8. Professionalism: Address internal and external members with courtesy and respect.  Dress in work attire appropriate to the position.  Communicate business information in a timely fashion, using means of communication appropriate to the situation.

    

9. Support of Cooperative Goals: Support Cooperative goals and adhere to all policies and procedures.  Contribute effectively in support of the Cooperative.

    

10. Problem-Solving: Use sound logic and methodology to solve problems.  Explore multiple sources for answers, as required.  Be able to identify hidden problems and propose solutions.

Job Responsibilities

1. Perform on-site energy assessments and technical analysis of residential and commercial buildings to determine suggested conservation measures, practices, costs, energy savings and payback potential.

Stays current on M&V best practices and completes M&V process for all Inland BEST applicants. Completes pre- and post-audits for the BEST program.

Provides energy and comfort resiliency guidance through program and product knowledge and contractor offerings to end users.