FSEC Training Specialist

The Opportunity:

Join our Cocoa, FL based Florida Solar Energy Center 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, helping with training of HERS energy raters, obtaining certifications, and conducting quality inspections to verify contractor performance both with submitted software files and in-field (homes located throughout the Southeast) inspections.

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.

• 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.

• Travel involved, including overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 0+ 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:

• Proven experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, construction plans, and other technical documents.

• Demonstrated ability to teach technical concepts and skills to adult learners, adapting to various learning styles.

• Experience in conducting energy audits or performing energy ratings for homes and buildings.

• Proficiency in using software tools that calculate or project energy consumption and efficiency for residential and commercial buildings.

• Strong mathematical aptitude, with experience in accurately measuring and interpreting home plans and blueprints.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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