Energy Advisor- Peoria, IL
Organization: Conservation Services Group
Job Title: Energy Advisor
Location: Peoria, IL
Hours and Compensation: dependent on experience
Application Deadline: ASAP
Posted on: Nov 16
Organization Overview:
For more than two decades, Conservation Services Group (CSG) has helped Americans make smart energy use decisions an important part of the way they live and work. CSG designs, develops, and delivers innovative, results-driven energy efficiency, energy conservation, sustainability, and renewable energy programs. We bring our experience, expertise, creativity, and commitment to our goals of using environmentally responsible approaches in helping business and home owners lower costs, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality; and in championing the development and use of renewable, alternative energy.
People who work at CSG say that it’s a unique kind of organization – one that nurtures individual talents and inspires dedication. We share a commitment to our work and our mission. CSG has a collegial atmosphere, where people respect and encourage each other to help the environment and change the way our country uses energy. How about you; do you see yourself as a part of our team?
Description:
CSG is seeking an Energy Advisor for its Home Energy Performance Program in Champaign / Urbana Illinois who will conduct comprehensive residential energy assessments to identify energy efficiency improvement opportunities, complete direct install components during the site visit, and produce accurate customer energy reports. This advisor will be based in a home office and need to cover the Ameren Illinois service territory in the Champaing / Urbana region of Illinois, but will be required to report to the office several times per quarter.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct home energy assessments which will require entering residential attics, basements and crawl spaces; climbing ladders; interacting with homeowners; and generating a computerized report to the customer. CSG will provide equipment and training. Home energy assessments include:
- Determining insulation levels in both attics and walls
- Visual checks of age and condition of HVAC equipment and ducts
- Visual checks of windows and weather-stripping
- Using an infrared camera in the course of the evaluation
- Completing an energy use data collection form to capture home data
- Data entry into laptop based computer modeling software
- Review and explain energy modeling output to homeowners
- Encourage homeowners to undertake specific energy saving measures recommended based on the home energy assessment
- Explain incentives, loans, and tax credits that may be available for energy efficiency improvements
- Educate customers on other Ameren Illinois efficiency programs
Qualifications/Skills:
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Experience in residential energy conservation with BPI certification, residential construction, or a related field, and enthusiasm for energy conservation is a key attribute for this position.
- A successful applicant will be required to achieve BPI certification within six months of hire, if not already attained.
- Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong interpersonal, sales, writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Availability to call on customers some evenings and Saturdays.
- Ability to lift thirty-five pounds (35lbs) and the physical ability to inspect tight areas, attics, crawl spaces, hatch doors, etc.
- Flexibility in schedule and ability to travel to customer homes daily required.
- Candidate must possess reliable transportation.
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Benefits:
Compensation package includes paid holidays, 80% paid medical, 50% paid dental, paid life & AD&D and paid STD & LTD insurance coverage, plus employer matching retirement plan
How to Apply:
Please apply online at: http://jobs-csg.icims.com
