Certification Program Reviewer

~ The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) is leading a national movement to improve student performance and the entire educational experience by building the best possible schools. ~

CHPS believes kids learn better in schools with good lighting, clean air, and comfortable classrooms. That's why CHPS works with schools and experts to make changes to ensure that every child has the best possible learning environment with the smallest impact on the planet. 

Position Overview

CHPS is currently seeking a Certification Program Reviewer to provide technical expertise for CHPS certification programs and the advancement of the CHPS national Core Criteria and regional rating systems.

The CHPS Certification Reviewer serves as a primary technical subject matter expert for the evaluation of projects pursuing CHPS recognition and products seeking listing on the CHPS High Performance Product database.

This individual draws on cross-cutting knowledge and direct experience with the CHPS Criteria rating system and the CHPS Verified and CHPS Designed recognition programs to serve as a qualified assessor, technical resource and problem-solver.

Note: This position is in the CHPS Headquarters office in Sacramento, CA.

Responsibilities 

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Review project documentation for prerequisites and credits for completeness and compliance with the region-specific CHPS Criteria rating system
• Provide enhanced review within designated specialty; expert review of criteria related to energy modeling, energy auditing, commissioning and ventilation
• Educate the CHPS marketplace through comments and technical advice to project teams
• Perform quality control (QC) review of work done by external CHPS Verified review teams
• Provide technical assistance as needed to other CHPS team members
• Contribute to the continued development and increased technical knowledge of CHPS reviewers through collaborative teamwork
• Targeted marketing and outreach
• Review product listing submitted for CHPS high performance product database including healthy, high performance product claims and interfacing with product manufacturer customers regarding their claims 

Secondary Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and refining CHPS programs, policies and plans, as well as specific CHPS criteria language and reference materials
• Assist in conceiving and developing improvements to CHPS and the certification review process based on personal knowledge and experience, or user feedback
• Liaise with CHPS National Technical Committee and its subcommittees, CHPS Regional Partner committees, and other internal and external groups as needed
• Maintain currency of expertise by staying abreast of new and developing industry issues and trends
• Senior candidates may assist with mentoring other team members and provide other limited team management duties
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in a field of study related to one or more of the following specialties: Engineering (mechanical, civil, structural), Architecture, Building Science or Building Operations (facility management, property management)
• Currently licensed professional in specialty area preferred. Other professional certifications as relevant to area of expertise
• Certified Energy Manager or Commissioning Certification preferred
• High Performance Building rater certification 

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years direct professional experience in area of specialty
• Experience with a variety of high-performance building projects, including CHPS projects, other K-12 school projects, and/or specialization in a high-performance building attribute such as indoor environmental quality, energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials selection and waste reduction
• Ability to read, understand and interpret building floor plans, mechanical plans and schedules, sections, site plans, construction specifications and operational policies
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with one or more of the following building operations topics: common construction methods, materials specification, fenestration, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common environmental building codes and standards 
• Detailed technical understanding of and experience with common green product standards and certifications 

Other Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Passion for and commitment to CHPS mission, vision and values 
• Excellent judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Energetic, detail-oriented and able to prioritize
• Experience serving in technical consulting role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical issues in manner that is easily understood
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
• Ability to work well both independently and on a team 
• Self-starter
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) software such as Civi-CRM, Basecamp, and web-based database platforms

Compensation: Salary range is $70-90,000 commensurate with experience.