Technical Monitor/Inspector (Community Development and Housing)

Title: Technical Monitor/Inspector (Community Development and Housing)

Location: Main Street CentreAgency Website: https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/Recruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesDHCD Welcomes Veterans and Veteran Spouses! Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development! The Division of Community Development and Housing within the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is excited to announce the expansion of our team with the addition of two Housing Programs Technical Monitors/Inspectors. These roles will involve regular overnight travel across the Commonwealth of Virginia, where you will play a crucial part in ensuring that local agency recipients and providers meet essential standards of performance and accountability. By conducting thorough on-site inspections, you will help guarantee compliance with vital federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as well as adherence to the policies and procedures of the Commonwealth of Virginia. In this capacity, you will contribute to housing projects and initiatives that seek to provide our citizens with decent, safe, sanitary, energy-efficient, and affordable housing through the following actions: Inspecting: Collaborating with local agencies, property managers, and owners to conduct comprehensive inspections of completed and ongoing weatherization and repair work. Your attention to detail will ensure compliance with state and federal standards, standard work specifications, and rigorous quality control inspection standards. Technical Assistance: Offering vital guidance and training both on-site and remotely via phone or email. Your expertise will empower agency crews and contractors to perform at their best and enhance their overall effectiveness. Monitoring and Reporting: Meticulously documenting findings, recommendations, and corrective actions needed to ensure compliance with all applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations. Your role will be essential in promoting accountability within agencies and subcontractors. Your contributions can make a lasting impact on communities throughout Virginia. The appointment is to a restricted position, funded in part by non-general funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review on an annual basis. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant and non-general funds. Must obtain certification as a Building Performance Institute (BPI) Home Energy Professional (HEP) energy auditor and quality control inspector within twelve months of hire, as mandated by the federal funding source. Frequent overnight travel throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia is required for this role, and a valid driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications: Strong knowledge of construction principles related to housing, rehabilitation, restoration, energy conservation, and/or energy auditing. Knowledge of business administration financial practices, including payment processing, expense reporting and financial account reconciliation. Skilled in reading and interpreting specific program regulations and applying them to understand program requirements to successfully monitor program/project activities and propose solutions. Strong analytical skills such as data and information analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, researching, etc. Demonstrated ability and/or knowledge in the use of blower door, infrared camera, and combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing equipment is required. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to obtain the Building Performance Institute (BPI) Quality Control Inspection (QCI) certification. Experience in administering weatherization and housing rehabilitation programs targeted to housing development, preservation, and energy efficiency. (Examples include the U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, the Virginia Department of Social Services Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, and the Weatherization Deferral Program).Experience in audits, inspections, home performance improvement, and/or healthy home initiatives targeting energy efficiencies in housing innovations, housing rehabilitation programs, Weatherization Assistance Program, and other similarly funded program operations. Considerable experience in conducting and providing on-site technical assistance and conducting on-site monitoring inspections of completed units. Considerable experience in training workshops, making technical presentations, and effectively communicating to facilitate group discussions with diverse populations, team members, and stakeholders. Work experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) to create reports, spreadsheets, draft documents, and presentations. Experience in energy auditing software (Hancock, Weatherization Assistant, etc. programs is required.

Additional Considerations: Considerable knowledge of federal and/or state housing grant programs. Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position's closing date. Applications/changes received after the closing date will not be considered. Applications sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and abilities. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Background and Reference Checks: Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and reference checks. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application. DHCD Welcomes Veterans and Spouses: We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

Sponsorship: The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Housing and Community Development practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion. Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion: DHCD is committed to providing valuable opportunities for a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel supported. DHCD seeks to work with partners, grantees, and vendors who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as a practice and have a demonstrated record of this commitment.

Alternative Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process. Contact Information