Weatherization Program Monitor

To be considered for this position you must complete the state application and attach all required documents through the Montana State Careers site atwww.statecareers.mt.gov.

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Human & Community Services & Intergovernmental Human Services Division.

The Human and Community Services Division (HCSD) offers assistance to low-income or struggling families and members of the community necessary to help them meet basic needs and work their way out of poverty.

The Weatherization Program Monitor is responsible for conducting compliance inspections, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring adherence to state and federal weatherization guidelines.This role involves significant fieldwork, travel, and interaction with agencies, contractors, and the public to assess the quality and impact of weatherization services.This position directly provides training and technical assistance to subrecipients and performs, or coordinates inspections and monitoring needed to verify quality work and program compliance.This position also assists management with implementation and evaluation of contracted services, policies, and procedures.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

·Experience in weatherization programs, energy efficiency, construction inspection, or related fields, with familiarity in state and federal weatherization regulations.

·General knowledge of residential energy conservation measures and work practices in low-income weatherization.

·Understanding of our ability to learn DOE WAP Quality Work Plan requirements, Standard Work Specifications, field guides, and QCI / EA roles and JTAs.

·Knowledge of community / service-based grant / contract management, and program monitoring.

·Ability to interpret regulations, policies, technical standards, and certification requirements and provide clear guidance to others.

·Excellent customer service skills, attention to details, and time management skills.

·Mathematical skills including adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying and ability to learn and apply higher-level mathematical and analytical skills.

·Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate complex information in verbal and written form.

·Ability to be comfortable working in confined spaces, heights, near insects, dust, inclement weather, etc.

·Ability to identify issues, analyze root causes, and develop practical solutions and corrective actions.

·Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, clients, subrecipients, and public and private entities.

·Ability to operate a personal computer and general office equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including using spreadsheet, word processing, database, email, internet and other computer programs.

·Ability to obtain and maintain required HEP Quality Control Inspector certifications through the Building Performance Institute (BPI).This certification requires relevant work experience and passing written and field exams.

• Meet minimum qualifications\:

·Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, social sciences, human services, or related field.

·Two years of job-related work experience in human service programs, grant / contract management, program monitoring, or related program management.

·Other combinations of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

·Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification as a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) with weatherization inspection experience highly preferred at time of hire or completed within 9 months of being hired.

How to Apply

To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position.

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• References

Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below.

Additional Information

This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy.

The primary location for this position is Helena, however other locations where office space is available will also be considered. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.