Field Energy Rater / High Efficiency Building Verifier

Jay Hall and Associates, Inc. is hiring a full-time Field Energy Rater / High Efficiency Building Verifier in Frederick, MD. The role involves visiting construction sites to verify compliance with building certification programs. Candidates should have a passion for sustainability, at least 2 years of construction-related experience, and be physically fit. The position offers a flexible schedule, paid time off, and extensive training.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking to get out of the office and go to where all the action is? Do you like being physically active outdoors? Are you finally ready to start making a difference?

We at Jay Hall & Associates (JHA) are agents of change promoting the design and construction of high performance new construction residential buildings and homes. Every week our team visits hundreds of jobsites across Maryland, Virginia, DC, and Delaware in order to verify compliance with above-code building certification programs including: ENERGY STAR for Homes, Zero Energy Ready Homes, LEED for Homes, Passive House (PHIUS), and others.

JHA is a nationally-recognized, local engineering consulting firm serving projects in MD, DC, PA, VA, and DE. We specialize in providing onsite 3rd party verification, inspection, testing, and quality assurance services for new construction buildings. Please see our website for more details: www.JayHall.com

We are looking to immediately hire one person for a full-time entry level position as a Field Energy Rater / Green Verifier who will work at jobsites in the Western Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Key responsibilities include:
• Drive to 1-3 construction sites in MD/VA every day within 1 hour of your home.
• Perform field testing and verification services (i.e., blower door testing, duct leakage testing, air flow testing, insulation verification, and collect site condition photos).
• Carry test equipment between vehicle and building to be tested.
• Complete documentation of site verification results. Communicate with onsite construction managers and contractors the results of your testing and next steps.

Qualifications - Ideal Candidates will have:
• Enthusiastic and optimistic demeanor
• A passion for sustainability, sustainable building, or construction quality improvement.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information verbally and in written form
• At least 2 years of construction-related experience
• Previous experience with sustainability, building science, and or construction quality improvement.
• An interest in continuous learning, personal development.
• Capable of using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• Physically fit and able to carry 50lbs of equipment 20 yards unassisted.
• Comfortable working outside on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
• Highly Desirable but Not Required -> Professionally credentialed in one or more of the following areas: HERS Rater, BPI Rater, ENERGY STAR for Homes, LEED for Homes Green Verifier, National Green Building Standard (NGBS) Green Verifier, Building Commissioning training, HVAC Commissioning, or similar.

JHA will provide extensive paid training to qualified candidates.

If you would like to join our highly skilled team and start a career with a best-in-class green building consulting firm, please email your cover letter, career goals, and resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Setting:
• Construction site
• Outdoor work

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):
• Why would you like to work for Jay Hall and Associates?
• Please describe your interest in or experience with sustainability or high performance buildings?
• Do you have experience as a home inspector or building inspector? Experience with Blower Door Testing? BPI or RESNET HER training? Experience with HVAC commissioning, HVAC testing, or service? Please describe your experience in detail.
• Do you have reliable transportation, a valid Driver's License, and are you willing to drive up to 1 hour each way to construction sites every day?
• Do you live in Western Maryland or Northern Virginia?

Work Location: Remote