POSTING DATE: 7/05/2024
CLOSING DATE: 09/03/2024 12:00 MIDNIGHT
SALARY RANGE: $40,462.00 - $43,355.00 Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.
CLASS DEFINITION
An Energy Program Technician I conduct intake, reviews applications to determine eligibility for energy assistance, or conducts energy conservation education workshops. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a high school diploma or GED certification.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have one (1) year of experience in performing energy assistance, customer service, or human services work.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Not applicable.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Ability to locate and retrieve information from a variety of sources and compile data following general directions.
Ability to maintain comprehensive filing systems and confidential records.
Ability to utilize basic computer skills – email, database entry and review, reporting and locating and opening files.
Ability to deal effectively with program vendors and utility representatives, program clients, the public and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct energy conservation workshops and demonstrations.
Ability to interpret documents and forms.
Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of client information and work materials.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with applicants, social service agencies and others.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible under final consideration for appointment to some positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov.
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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