Director, HVAC Certification Programs
Arlington, VA
Full Time
Executive
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) is one of the largest trade associations in the nation, representing more than 300 heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), water heating, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers from all parts of the world. Ensuring human comfort, productivity, and safety while practicing environmental stewardship is the mission of AHRI. Through our certification program, standards, advocacy, and other activities, we strive to help save energy, improve productivity, and ensure a better environment.
AHRI has an opening for a Director, HVAC Certification Programs. This individual supervises the administration of all AHRI certification programs, to include the growth of the program and management of the HVAC program engineers. Other responsibilities are to serve as Executive Assistant to the Certification Committee, function as liaison to independent laboratories, and oversee testing contract procurement.
Essential duties and responsibilities for this position are as follows:
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
The work location for this position is Arlington, VA. Subject to supervisor approval, AHRI employees are eligible for participation in AHRI's alternate workplace program after 90 days of employment and a 90-day appraisal at a level of meets expectations.
AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.
This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H-1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.
To apply, please visit our website (www.ahricareers.org). If you require assistance with completing the application process, please call (703) 600-0324.
NO RECRUITERS or PLACEMENT AGENCIES, PLEASE.
AHRI has an opening for a Director, HVAC Certification Programs. This individual supervises the administration of all AHRI certification programs, to include the growth of the program and management of the HVAC program engineers. Other responsibilities are to serve as Executive Assistant to the Certification Committee, function as liaison to independent laboratories, and oversee testing contract procurement.
Essential duties and responsibilities for this position are as follows:
- Serve as supervisor to staff on matters affecting the certification programs and ensure their understanding of certification rules and procedures.
- Manage, prioritize, and direct the delivery of certification program services to the industry sectors and program participants.
- Conduct final review of applicants for certification programs before welcoming in the program.
- Monitor and guide Certification staff in daily work operations to complete testing goals and prepare for annual events/meetings.
- Develop executable testing completion plans and support participants and staff for the successful delivery of identified goals and strategies for AHRI’s certification programs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with staff, laboratories, AHRI members, and program participants.
- Develop yearly certification budget and testing goals.
- Implement lean audits for the efficient operation of certification programs.
Qualifications:
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college/university.
- Minimum 6 years of applied work experience on the manufacturing side of the HVAC industry in a professional engineering position or related position utilizing similar skills and educational requirements.
- Minimum 5 years of management experience in product/project management, association management, or a related area
- Minimum three years of direct staff supervision/management
- Understanding of the HVAC industry and its products.
- Understanding of ISO 17065 for certification bodies, Life Cycle Assessment methodology, ISO 14025 requirements for program operators, and industry standards and guidance pertaining to EPDs and PCRs. Basic understanding of ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality standards.
The work location for this position is Arlington, VA. Subject to supervisor approval, AHRI employees are eligible for participation in AHRI's alternate workplace program after 90 days of employment and a 90-day appraisal at a level of meets expectations.
AHRI does not discriminate and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, military service, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or differing ability as those terms are defined under applicable law in its selection, recruitment, or employment practices.
This position does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance to include H-1B, F1- OPT or F1-CPT visas.
To apply, please visit our website (www.ahricareers.org). If you require assistance with completing the application process, please call (703) 600-0324.
NO RECRUITERS or PLACEMENT AGENCIES, PLEASE.
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