Homes for Good is looking for an Energy Services Director to join our team!
Read the Job Announcement here.
ENERGY SERVICES DIRECTOR
Posting Date:
Monday July 6, 2026
Application Deadline:
Open until filled. First application review will be on July 27, 2026.
Salary Range:
$98,664.96 - $132,220.40 annually
WHO WE ARE
Homes for Good Housing Agency is the Public Housing Authority (PHA) for Lane County, Oregon. Our primary work is to help low-income community members with the logistics of affordable housing. At a higher level, we are neighbors united to get every Lane County resident who needs help into a home.
Our programs provide housing and rental assistance to over 5,000 families in Lane County through voucher-based subsidies and Agency-owned public, multi-family and affordable housing communities.
In addition to rental assistance, our team provides resources to program participants and residents including but not limited to general resident support, Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programming, Weatherization assistance and HUD’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
Homes for Good is an equal opportunity employer, committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion throughout our organization and within our hiring and promotional practices. We endeavor to hire a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, with an understanding that a diverse and inclusive staff will strengthen our Agency. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
OUR VALUES
At Homes for Good, our values are demonstrated through our simple tagline. Homes.People.Partnerships.Good.
Check out our Vimeo page to learn more about our culture, our work and our workplace.
OUR ENERGY SERVICES TEAM
Our Energy Services team is comprised of the Director, six Energy Auditors, a Lead Energy Auditor and an Energy Services Administrative Specialist. The team collaborates with program participants, funders, utility partners, contractors and other Agency departments to improve housing energy efficiency, and support health & safety for program participants.
WHAT YOU WILL DO FOR OUR TEAM
As a key leadership role, the Energy Services Director oversees Homes for Good’s weatherization, heat crisis and energy conservation programs, including program operations, funding compliance, vendor coordination and staff support. This position leads a specialized team that helps households improve energy efficiency, safety and housing stability while ensuring programs are delivered effectively and in alignment with grant and Agency requirements.
DUTIES:
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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Analyzes plans and administers DOE Weatherization Assistance program and energy conservation programs.
- Supervises and supports a staff of Energy Auditors and administrative support staff.
- Provides financial oversight of operations; participates in budget preparation, projects department cashflows, maintains timely invoicing of funders and ensures vendors are paid appropriately.
- Participates in the development of and implements program policies and procedures.
- Communicates and coordinates with other Agency departments to leverage programmatic partnerships and opportunities.
- Evaluates, monitors and inspects overall program operational effectiveness.
- Oversees department procurement processes and monitors contracts with outside contractors.
- Oversees the preparation of reports and other required documents to federal grant sources.
- Work with Agency Leadership team to define and support agency-wide goals.
- Applies an equity lens to department processes, procedures and service delivery.
- Optimize use of multiple funding sources.
- Leverage opportunities with all utility companies that serve Lane County.
- Allocates funds to support Agency properties when appropriate.
- Work directly with Lane County Housing & Human Services to manage state and federal funding.
- Provides technical assistance to department staff.
- Ensures compliance with OSHA, DOE, HUD and any relevant state or local regulations.
- Serves as a role model in promoting safety awareness sand promptly addressing safety concerns.
- Collaborates with staff and other Agency departments in the development and implementation of continuity of operations planning; serves as a member of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Incident Command Team.
- Oversees and tracks required staff member training and certifications.
- Maintain working relationship with the Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), Energy team; stays informed of current regulatory updates.
- Attend OHCS Annual meeting and statewide networking events; network with regional WAP agencies.
- Engage with and attend national conferences (North America).
- Engage with and support regional training centers.
- Stays informed of Individual utility goals and regulations.
- Maintain program to meet all funding requirements.
- Schedule, supervise and respond to annual agency compliance monitoring.
- Selects, evaluates and supervises assigned staff; assigns work and ensures appropriate training is provided; recommends and administers disciplinary action when appropriate; handles sensitive personnel matters; exercises full supervision over direct reports.
- Participates in a variety of committees and ad hoc work groups as required or assigned; participates in organization-wide projects, work groups and events related to Agency operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
At Homes for Good, we recognize that many qualified candidates may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Research shows this can be especially true for individuals whose experiences or backgrounds fall outside more traditional career paths.
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may bring a unique combination of skills, experiences, and perspectives that don’t align exactly with every requirement listed.
Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
This role requires a strong working knowledge of how complex social services and public programs operate, including eligibility, participant services, community partnerships and the regulatory framework of publicly funded work. The successful candidate will bring experience leading and supporting staff in a people-centered environment. This includes setting clear expectations, providing training & feedback, navigating changing priorities and communicating effectively with participants, service providers, staff and colleagues across the organization.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the minimum experience, education, licensure and/or certifications for someone to be successful in the position. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in social services delivery, public or non-profit administration or construction with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in Community Services, Public Administration, Energy Management or a related field
SUBSTITUTION:
Any combination of experience and education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of four years of responsible social services or administrative experience may be substituted for the education required provided that the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work has been demonstrated.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
The ability to drive Agency vehicles is required for this role. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Oregon vehicle driver’s license, and be insurable at standard rates is required.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
COMPENSATION: The pay range for this position $98,664.96 - $132,220.40 annually with a generous benefits package which includes paid health, dental and vision insurance for you and your family after one month of employment, along with life insurance and a 12% contribution of your monthly salary into a retirement account after 6 months of employment.
Homes for Good offers a family friendly environment with flexible scheduling options, and a generous paid time off (PTO) program starting at 6 weeks per year.
WE’RE THRILLED THAT YOU ARE CONSIDERING APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION!
PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ROLE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
The best-qualified applicants may be invited to complete further testing, which may consist of any combination of written, oral, performance exercises and/or skills testing. Responses to supplemental questions are required if applicable.
POSTING DATE: Monday July 6, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. First round of review will begin on July 27, 2026
Note: This is an equal opportunity employer and complies with State and Federal laws and regulations relating to the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, Section 504, and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment (ADAA). Homes for Good does not discriminate on the basis of disability status in the admission or access to its federally assisted programs or activities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all applicants. If you have a disability-related need that may hinder your full participation in our hiring process, we are prepared to provide reasonable accommodations. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or at 541-682-2520. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] or at 541-682-2520, and we can work on making our hiring process accessible to you.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
This position description is not an employment agreement or contract. Homes for Good has the exclusive right to alter this position description at any time, without notice.
