Greater Yellowstone Framework for Sustainable Development
Independent Certifier Job Description
Position Description:
The GY-Framework Independent Certifiers will be responsible for
reviewing pilot project compliance with the credit requirements and
awarding certification status, where achieved. Pilot projects
will be grouped into three categories (3-5 projects per category), with
one certifier per category: Resort/Mixed Use, Subdivision, and
Parks/Schools. Certifiers will belong to and work in conjunction with
the GY-Framework Certification Task Force through December
2010. GY-Framework certifiers must have no financial
connection with pilot projects in their assigned category.
Duties:
Attend meetings of the Certification Task Force and recruit
one or two volunteer task force members to assist you in certifying
each assigned pilot project
Attend the initial training session for pilot personnel on
April 1-2, 2008 in Bozeman, Montana. Meet with assigned pilot
representatives to gain project background
Review and answer questions submitted by pilot projects;
research answers and consult members of the original design team for
each relevant credit category
Communicate questions and research with the other two
certifiers
Provide questions and research results to YBP webmaster for
posting on YBP website
Award or deny credits based on credit compliance as
indicated by the GY-Framework credit intent and documentation
requirements
Issue final certification to successful pilot projects in
assigned category
Each successful pilot project will receive a certificate of achievement
signed by the Executive Director and Board Chair of YBP and a
GY-Framework plaque for display at the pilot project building or site.
Qualifications:
LEED-AP; experience with achieving certification on LEED projects with
which you have been associated
Compensation:
Reimbursement for all travel expenses; negotiated stipend for
fulfillment of given tasks
To Apply:
Please contact Heather Burdette, Sustainability Programs Manager, at
(406) 838-2321 or hburdette@yellowstonebusiness.org.
Application deadline is March 20.
