Housing & Energy Program Manager

County of DuPage, CO

$90K — $92K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, or related field
  • Three years of experience in grant program oversight, project, or construction management
  • One year of supervisory experience
  • Valid Illinois Driver's License required
  • Certification in IHWAP, TCP, QCI, and EA within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

  • Review environmental studies and recommend programs for rehabilitation
  • Plan and coordinate annual grant program priorities
  • Approve field surveys and inspections for projects
  • Direct and evaluate employment decisions for assigned positions
  • Procure contractors and monitor grant cost allocations
  • Oversee contractor work and performance
  • Respond to public complaints and inquiries

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and life insurance
  • Pension and deferred compensation plan
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Salary : $90,000.00 - $92,000.00 Annually
Location : Wheaton, IL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-00147
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 12/31/2025
Closing Date: 1/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Housing & Energy Program Manager in the Community Services Department. This position is responsible for managing Federal and State grants that fund single family and multi-family home energy efficiency and repair programs for the department.
This is a grant funded position.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

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For detailed information on paid time off, visit , Section 5
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:
  • Reviews environmental studies and makes program recommendations for Single Family Rehabilitation
  • Plans and coordinates annual grant program priorities
  • Reviews and approves field surveys, site visits and inspections for multifamily projects and other program projects
  • Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
  • Works with other departments to procure contractors, write grant reports, and monitor grant cost allocations
  • Oversees work of assigned contractors
  • Responds to complaints and concerns from the public
  • Coordinates grant writing activities and facilitates departmental personnel participation in the process
  • Develops and prepares grant applications
  • Promotes understanding and utilization of programs by performing various public relations activities through the media, working relationships with other agencies and municipalities, and funding sources
  • Develops and evaluates tracking tools to assist in monitoring the effectiveness and efficiency of various programs
  • Provides and coordinates in-service training programs for staff and contractors
  • Ensures staff compliance with division policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
  • Assists staff with decision-making process and assures quality control on site and in office
  • Represents the Community Services Department at meetings, presentations, and workshops
  • Maintains statistics of clients served and prepares reports
  • Assists the appropriate Administrator with large projects, annual grant development, and coordination of daily activities


REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, or closely related field
• Three (3) years' experience in overseeing a grant program, project or construction management
• One (1) year of supervisory experience
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Driver's License
• Must obtain Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) Training and Certification Program (TCP), Quality Control Inspector (QCI) and Energy Auditor (EA) certification within one (1) year of hire

The Preferred Candidate will:
• Have experience overseeing an IHWAP, or other grant program
• Be TCP, QCI, and EA Certified

A passing score on basic Microsoft Excel and a writing exercise are required.
A pre-employment background check is required.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
DuPage County offers a complete benefit package to full-time employees including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. Limited benefits are also offered for eligible part-time positions.

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01

Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education.
  • Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution
  • Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • None of the above

02

If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A)
03

Select the response below that represents the number of years of experience you possess overseeing a grant program, project or construction management.
  • 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • 9- 10 years of relevant experience
  • 7-8 years of relevant experience
  • 5-6 years of relevant experience
  • 3-4 years of relevant experience
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience
  • Less than 1 year of relevant experience
  • None of the above

04

Please briefly describe the experience you possess relevant to the position you are applying for. (Do not enter See Resume)
05

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory role (must be supported by application to be considered)?
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • 2 years of experience
  • 1 year of experience
  • Less than 1 year experience
  • None of the Above

06

Describe your experience, assessing project risks, reviewing bid specifications/scopes of work, participating in grant audits/monitoring, managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines, If you do not possess any experience in this area, indicate "N/A".
07

This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License. Do you possess this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but I possess a valid driver's license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Driver's License within 90 days of employment.

08

Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Medium Work: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for light work.
  • Yes
  • No

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