Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine November 2021

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ADEQ / Energy Office Job Opening

Duties and preferred Qualifications are as follows: Job Duties • Provide oversight for Arkansas Energy Office (AEO) energy codes program and state buildings efficiency program • Effectively communicate with private stakeholders and public administrators to administer AEO’s energy codes program and state buildings efficiency program • Work with AEO’s policy team to direct the office’s programming initiatives and legislative mandates • Assist with long-term strategic and budget planning • Engage with relevant energy efficiency Preferred Qualifications • Post-secondary education or experience in building science, engineering, or advanced energy technologies • Excellent written communication skills • Ability to build consensus between multiple groups of stakeholders, including industry professionals and public officials • Ability to quickly understand and respond to the needs of program partners • Ability to act as subject matter expert and lead manager for agency directives • Familiarity with state energy policy and building efficiency standards and renewable energy dockets at the Arkansas Public Service Commission

The Arkansas Energy Office of ADEQ is looking for a motivated individual to fill a position that facilitates the promulgation of energy codes in Arkansas while also managing state building efficiency standards. The code, as approved by consensus and the Arkansas Legislative Council, will apply to both residential and commercial buildings. Applicants must be excellent communicators, with experience with the International Energy Conservation Code preferred. At present, the 2021 code is under consideration, with final details being negotiated. Facilitating the codes approval process will be a major responsibility of this position. If you have questions, contact Chet Howland Manager of Strategic Energy Initiatives Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment 5301 Northshore Drive North Little Rock, AR 72118 Phone: 501-682-7319 Email: howland@adeq.state.ar.us