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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

9425 GRU - Energy And Business Services

Salary Range Minimum:

$21.59

Salary Range Maximum:

$32.88

Closing Date:

06/02/2025

Job Details:

Para-professional and technical work promoting natural gas, energy and water conservation in the residential customer sector.Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on advanced technical skills and energy audit certification.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Para-professional and technical work promoting natural gas, energy and water conservation in the residential customer sector.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on advanced technical skills and energy audit certification.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs residential energy surveys by inspecting the envelope of the building,  assessing the unit, including windows, doors, attic insulation, ventilation duct work, inspecting heating and cooling systems, and determining efficiency ratings.

Provides information to homeowners  pertaining to an energy survey, including conservation measures.

Makes recommendations to assist with making energy efficiency or conservation improvements and meeting energy code requirements.

Evaluates energy efficiency improvements for cost effectiveness. Performs and provides computerized evaluations.

Presents to community groups on utility related services and provides technical instruction.

Performs solar site evaluations.

Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts cost effectiveness evaluations and specifications required for installation of energy conservation measures.

Handles customer requests and inquiries and refers to appropriate party if unable to assist.

May act in absence of supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in science, math, engineering, or related field; and two (2) years experience in utility work and public relations that include energy management or engineering disciplines related to energy and/or water;

or an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in science, math, engineering, or related field; and four (4) years experience in utility work and public relations that include energy management or engineering disciplines related to energy and/or water;

or a high school degree or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; and six (6) years experience in utility work and public relations that include energy management or engineering disciplines related to energy and/or water.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

Licenses

Valid driver license required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver License required within 30 days of start date and at all time while employed in this classification.

Certifications

Valid State of Florida  Residential Energy Auditing Certification, Class 1 State of Florida Energy Rater’s Certificat