FIELD REPRESENTATIVE ENERGY CONSERVATION

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, conducts the field and office work involved to
 establishment energy conservation programs; provides advice and
 assistance in response to inquiries regarding housing insulation and
 related energy related improvements; does related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Interviews the public concerning problems of energy conservation.

 Gathers information on energy conservation programs and needs.

 Responds to inquiries on energy conservation and availability of
 financial assistance for energy conservation programs.

 Investigates problems and complaints.

 Identifies and analyzes potential and current energy conservation
 issues.

 Determines causes of heating and cooling problems.

 Conducts research on energy conservation procedures and methods.

 Prepares applications for energy conservation grants.

 Supervises a crew performing work in a rehabilitation program.

 May attend meetings and conferences on energy conservation.

 Prepares reports.

 Gathers and provides information for booklets and guides on energy
 conservation.

 Recommends basic contract changes.

 Oversees the installation of insulation in public and private housing.

 Maintains records and files.

 Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those
 interested or involved in the work of the unit.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
 office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      One year (1) of experience in the identification of energy
 conservation improvements for residential, commercial, or industrial
 facilities, the enforcement of energy conservation regulations, the
 collection and dissemination of information on energy conservation
 matters or, the planning and development of energy conservation
 programs.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the methods used to conduct inspections and
 investigations.

 Knowledge of the principles and methods of energy conservation.

 Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.

 Ability to prepare grant applications.

 Ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate information on energy
 conservation.

 Ability to conduct interviews.

 Ability to conduct research on energy conservation matters.

 Ability to investigate problems and complaints, and respond to
 inquiries.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with those interested or involved in the work of the program.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to maintain records, and files.

 Ability to provide instruction and organize work assignments.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04545
L
C
  
N/A
03
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/28/2002