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Working Title: WAP Field Monitor

Job Class: State Program Administrator Intermediate / State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 80728

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/05/2024

• Closing Date : 10/28/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept

• Division/Unit : WAP Technical Proficiency

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range:

• SPA Intermediate (Field Monitor): $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,806 - $76,650 / annually

• SPA Senior (Field Monitor) : $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union :214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

**Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework.

There are three (3) vacancies for this posting. These vacancies are being posted at 2 job class levels: SPA Intermediate and SPA Senior. Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant's qualifications.

The primary purpose of these positions are to assist or lead (based on existing credentials) in support local weatherization providers in making high quality improvements to homes that result in energy savings and greater health and comfort for income-eligible households. Field monitors do this through quality control monitoring and providing technical assistance. Field Monitors also help develop and improve weatherization programs and policies as directed by the Technical Proficiency Supervisor or Coordinator.

Minimum Qualifications

SPA Intermediate:

• Two (2) years professional experience in weatherization, residential construction (including apprenticeship), energy auditing, or related.

SPA Senior:

• Three (3) years professional experience in weatherization, residential construction (including apprenticeship), energy auditing, or related.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Engineering, Construction, or related may substitute for one-year professional experience working in weatherization, residential construction, energy auditing, or related.

OR

• Current certification as a BPI Building Analyst, residential energy auditor, or USDOE Quality Control Inspector.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

• Experience writing and editing formal reports for external distribution.

• Ability to clearly communicate complex concepts and principals in oral and written format with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to prioritize work responsibilities, manage a variety of tasks and deadlines, and work well independently.

• Ability to interpret and analyze federal and/or state laws as well as department and division policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Building Science or a related field.

• Experience in a Weatherization Assistance Program.

• Quality Control Inspector certification.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver's license check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.