Energy Rater Training and Quality Assurance Specialist

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Cocoa
1519 Clearlake Road (Show on map)
Mar 31, 2025
The Opportunity: Join our Cocoa, FL based team that is helping transform the building industry to build verified energy-efficient homes. The successful candidate person will work on developing curriculum, training contractors in new and existing continuing education courses, training of HERS energy raters, obtaining and maintaining RESNET QAD and Training certifications, and conducting quality inspections to verify contractor performance both with submitted software files and in-field (homes located throughout the Southeast) inspections. Perform role of energy rater trainer and quality assurance designee complying with requirements set out by RESNET, ENERGY STAR homes and other programs. Responsibilities: Develop curriculum & tests as required to train contractors on latest procedures to comply with various energy efficiency program requirements. Submit courses for approval from certifying agencies. Train contractors through webinars, videos, in-person classes including using specific equipment. Conduct quality energy rater file review to verify files submitted for energy ratings meet all program requirements and file issues and educate rater on how to correct mistakes. Conduct quality inspections of homes where energy raters and home efficiency auditors have submitted projects in order to meet program inspection requirements. Travel involved, including overnight travel. Take education courses/webinars to learn about job duties and changing program requirements and to learn about building science. Earn and maintain certification as a HERS trainer and Quality Assurance Designee. Attend Center meetings, division meetings, conferences as requested. Supervise an FSEC training specialist. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience. The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in construction, energy rating, building/home inspection or similar industries. Strong background in training construction workers or those who utilize construction documents. RESNET Certified Quality Assurance Designee and RESNET Certified HERS Trainer preferred Proficient in teaching technical capabilities to adults. Experience conducting energy audits or energy ratings of homes or buildings. Familiarity with software that calculates or projects energy use of homes. Skilled in conducting quality assurance of HERS rater files and field home diagnostic tests. Special Instructions to the Applicants: Position is located in Cocoa, Florida. Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business. Position will require ability to lift 50 lbs., ability to climb ladders and inspect attics as part of quality on-site inspection. This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays Retirement savings options Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions Education assistance Flexible work environment And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Dive into our Total Rewards Calculator to discover the diverse selection available to you, giving you a glimpse into the benefits that together shape your comprehensive rewards package at UCF. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. #LI-ONSITE Department Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary $56,030.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date 04-07-2025-12-00-AM Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer." 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