Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County (CEDA) Seeks Director of Energy and Conservation
Description: CEDA’s
Weatherization Program is the nation’s largest Home Energy Conservation program in the nation. We are looking for a Director to maintain responsibility for the leadership and direction of all
aspects of CEDA’s Weatherization Assistance Program, to
exceed compliance requirements set by industry standard, local, state and federal
regulations and funding source requirements including: the WX grant application, budgeting,
production, reporting, and contractor, client and community relations. Administers and coordinates the
Weatherization Program with other CEDA programs and services, external
agencies, community groups and funding sources.
Accountabilities:
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Lead efforts to submit annual grant application,
develop annual program budget, operational plans and objectives.
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Manage all program operations to achieve production
and quality objectives to exceed compliance requirements set by industry
standard, local, state and federal regulations and funding source requirements:
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Establish effective processes to provide services,
manage operations, control and approve payments and expenditures;
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Manage annual program close-out process;
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Negotiate and manage agency contracts with vendors
and approved contractors;
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Coordinate with CEDA’s Procurement Department
regarding Weatherization material specifications to ensure the highest quality
at the lowest cost, timely purchase orders for materials, and that a perpetual
inventory system is developed and maintained;
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Lead and initiate process improvements to enhance
program operations.
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Lead efforts to establish and maintain positive
external relationships and provide effective client service with funding
sources, regulatory agencies, contractors, vendors, clients and the community:
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Investigate, respond to and resolve all consumer
complaints;
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Coordinate and conduct community assessments with
agency Program Directors;
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Work with Energy Services and other CEDA/non-CEDA
programs on activities concerning energy.
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Lead and manage the staffing, development and
performance of all department employees:
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Ensure that all employees are technically qualified;
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Establish and maintain training and technical
assistance as needed;
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Establish and maintain appropriate professional and
industry association memberships and participation in workshops and
conferences;
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Encourage management and staff to achieve quality
work early in the process.
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Ensure program compliance and reporting
requirements are met:
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Ensure that applicant filing system maintains all
completed and verified required forms;
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Ensure quality control of assessment and the
contracting process to reduce and minimize callbacks, corrections and adverse
findings;
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Develop appropriate reports for the President/CEO,
Vice President of Programs, Board of Directors, other CEDA Programs and funding
source organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The ideal
candidate should have the following skills and abilities:
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Proven track record managing multiple simultaneous
construction projects;
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Demonstrable success leading and managing a team of
over fifty (50) employees;
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Demonstrable success in complex program
administration in a decentralized, technology-driven environment;
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Demonstrated effective communication and
interpersonal skills proven in a wide range of settings with people of all
backgrounds;
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Proficiency coordinating and collaborating with
other internal departments as well as various external agencies, community
groups and funding sources with a demonstrated ability to build partnerships,
alliances and coalitions;
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Proficiency developing and implementing creative,
innovative solutions to technological (e.g. building science), business and/or
program challenges;
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Demonstrated skill developing management and staff
subordinates as well as contractors in a team-based and collaborative
environment;
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Ability to adapt to often rapid change.
Minimum Requirements:
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BA/BS Degree, Public Administration, Business,
Construction, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline;
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Five (5) or more years of managing multiple
simultaneous construction projects; and
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Five (5) or more years of leading and managing a team
of over ten (10) employees.
Preferred:
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MS/MBA/MA Degree or licensed professional
(Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or related);
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Energy and/or environmental certifications
(Certified Energy Manager, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,
etc.);
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in Weatherization,
Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation and/or sustainability programs or
relevant social service operations with a minimum of 7 years of successful
managerial experience;
• Five (5) or more years of
leading and managing a team of over fifty (50) employees;
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In addition, the candidate must possess or acquire
the following proficiencies:
o Must be certified by the State of Illinois or become certified after
participating in training given by the State of Illinois and CEDA within six
months of employment;
o Possess or acquire detailed knowledge of all the Illinois Department of
Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) rules, regulations, procedures and
grant award requirements regarding the Weatherization Assistance Program;
o Possess or develop knowledge of requirements for the Illinois Low Income
Home Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other private sector, state and federal
programs in the areas of Housing and Energy which have relevance to the
effective operation of the Weatherization Program;
o Knowledge of federal legislation, regulations, procedures and Office of
Management and Budget circulars related to Weatherization Assistance or related
to Weatherization Assistance or related programs.
Travel: Extensive throughout
Cook County service area, including City of Chicago and to Springfield and
other Illinois locations to attend training and funding source meetings.
Nation-wide travel to attend and participate in Weatherization-related
conferences. Automobile with valid
driver’s license and insurance required.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume and salary
requirements to the email address below.
Closing date for resumes is February 15, 2013.
Human
Resources Dept.
