Template Job Descriptions for Key Weatherization Assistance Program Roles
- Community-Based Organization
- Contractor
- Employer
- Energy Efficiency
- Recruitment and Outreach
- Weatherization Assistance Program
- Workforce Development
- Career Descriptions
Download editable job description templates for four key weatherization roles.
The job descriptions provided here for key Weatherization Assistance Program roles have been developed to assist hiring teams in their outreach for these positions. A team of Green Workforce Connect stakeholders, including project partners, human resource professionals, and members of the Advisory Group, weighed in to review job description samples from across the country and identify common requirements for each role.
The following templates apply to four weatherization job roles: Retrofit Installer Technician, Crew Leader, Energy Auditor, and Quality Control Inspector. Learn more about how to use these job descriptions.
Explore the Template Job Descriptions!
How These Templates Are Structured
Download Templates
These templates can be downloaded and edited to include information and details specific to your organization. To download and edit the templates, simply click on the links provided below:
Once you have downloaded the template, you can open it in Microsoft Word and begin editing. Update the file to reflect your local program requirements and hiring needs, include all of the relevant information for your organization, review it carefully to ensure you have updated all of the sections, and remember to save your changes
How These Templates Are Structured
The templates provided outline the following details for each role:
- Organization Information
- Position Information
- Job Title
- Department
- Location
- Salary Range
- Work Schedule
- Overnight Travel
- Classification
- Purpose and Summary
- Role and Responsibilities
- Essential Duties
- Non-essential Duties
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Required Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications
- Working Environment
The Difference Between a Job Posting and a Job Description
Job postings and job descriptions are important parts of the hiring process, but they serve different purposes. A job description is an internal document that provides comprehensive details of a role, and a job posting is an external advertisement to attract candidates.
Job descriptions are typically written by a hiring manager, department supervisor, or human resources department in collaboration with other stakeholders. Job descriptions should be clear, concise, and informative, and they should be standardized across the organization.
Key differences between job postings and job descriptions are outlined here:
Job Posting
Job Description
Audience
Intended for external use to attract potential candidates
Intended for internal use by hiring managers, human resource professionals, and employees
Purpose
Used to entice qualified candidates to apply for a job opening
Used to define and manage a position within an organization
Content
Typically focus on the most important and attractive aspects of the role and the hiring organization
Usually more detailed and comprehensive than job postings
Tone
Written in a more concise and persuasive tone
Written in a more formal and objective tone
It’s important to be aware of the difference between a job description and a job posting and ensure you are using the right content for the right purpose. In many cases, employers use the internal job description as the job posting. This approach can have a negative effect on outreach and recruitment efforts, particularly when trying to recruit entry-level candidates, underrepresented populations, and members of disadvantaged communities.
Job Posting Resources and Support
The Green Workforce Connect team is working to develop additional tools and resources, including samples of job postings, guidance for writing enticing job postings, and best practices for outreach and candidate recruitment. These new resources will be posted once they become available.
Outreach and Engagement Toolkit
For more information about how to raise awareness of weatherization career pathways and attract candidates to your organization, please check out the Outreach and Engagement Toolkit.
Stay Connected
Keep in touch by signing up to receive updates from Green Workforce Connect. We will share project news, information about new resources, and events and webinars that support the Weatherization Assistance Program workforce development.
In 2024, we will be adding more workforce development resources and templates based on the needs of employers and training providers. We will also share information about how you can connect your organization to this initiative during our national rollout, currently scheduled for September 2024. Learn more by visiting About Green Workforce Connect.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Green Workforce Connect program, contact us here.