HERS Quality Assurance Designee

Southface Energy Institute, a nonprofit environmental organization that promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance, seeks applications for a HERS Quality Assurance Designee. Southface offers an energetic, friendly work environment, great benefits, attractive Midtown Atlanta location and excellent professional development opportunities.

The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) is a national standard for evaluating the energy use of a home. HERS Ratings are primarily use to certify homes as meeting the EPA's ENERGY STAR standards. Southface is one of the largest HERS Rating Providers in the rapidly expanding southeast market. Responsibilities: 

The HERS Quality Assurance Designee will perform a variety of functions within the program(s) at Southface and have primary responsibility for managing Southface Energy Rated Homes (Southface's HERS Rating Providership) and conducting HERS trainings. The HERS Quality Assurance Designee also acts as the Southface link to RESNET and ENERGY STAR.

Specific responsibilities include:

* Provide technical management and quality assurance for home energy ratings and related projects.
* Maintain company procedures for compliance with RESNET and EPA energy rating programs. 
* Conduct HERS trainings (full week, crash course, and field inspector trainings) 
* Support home energy performance aspects EarthCraft House and the USGBC's LEED for Homes programs.
* Maintaining existing relationships with local and regional sponsors, inspectors, partners and contractors 
* Working with and providing feedback to RESNET and ENERGY STAR

Qualifications: 

* Minimum of two year's experience in design, construction or development industry or related field 
* Working knowledge of home energy systems and building science principles
* Experience performing home energy ratings 
* Computer literacy with MS Windows; experience with Database management a plus * Be willing to work in a dynamic setting, balancing time spent on construction sites and trainings with time spent in the office
* Good oral and written communication skills 
* Experience with adult education a plus
* Certified HERS QAD a plus
* Valid drivers license

Physical Requirements: Performing an inspection involves extensive navigation in and around the building, attic and site, as well as climbing ladders. Therefore, a HERS Quality Assurance Designee must possess some physical dexterity, endurance and balance to safely and effectively accomplish this work. Supervisory

Supervision of interns and staff aiding the program scope of work. Work Hours: Monday through Friday 9-5PM generally, with flexible options. Occasional weekend or evening hours. Some travel required.

Salary: Salary based on experience

To Apply

Email, fax or mail cover letter and resume of no more than two pages. Please, no telephone inquiries. Due to the anticipated number of applicants, not all will receive a response.

Southface Energy Institute
Attn: HERS Quality Assurance Designee
241 Pine St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308

Southface is an Equal Opportunity Employer.