Home Energy Specialist

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is seeking an on-site Weatherization Inspector to ensure homes meet efficiency standards and procedures. You will perform blower door tests, manometer readings, and infrared camera assessments to determine cost-effective measures for each home, and prepare comprehensive weatherization reports and final inspections.

The role requires two years of construction or office experience, a High School diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and a BPI Quality

Qualifications

• Requires two years of experience in construction and/or office settings.
• Must have High School diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and pass a pre-employment background check.
• BPI Quality Control Inspector Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct required assessments and testing of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades and complete final inspections.
• Quality control for final inspections and implementation of measures per federal/state requirements.
• Review work, testing, and documentation for grant compliance before leaving the home.
• Mentor WAP Specialists in technical processes, work orders, and weatherization reports.

Skills

Health & safety testing

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

WAP program mentoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree (preferred)

Tools

Blower door tests

Manometers

Infrared cameras

Job description

General Summary

Conduct on-site technical assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program’s installation procedures and efficiency standards. Visits will involve the use of diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras in order to determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each home. Assesses subcontractor performance and determines compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Responsible for preparing weatherization reports and conducting final inspections for each home. Must maintain required certification to conduct Final Inspections on DOE units.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting required assessments and testing of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades and completing final inspections of work performed.
• Responsible for quality control for final inspections and implementation of all measures conducted under the program according to federal and state requirements.
• Review all work, testing, and documentation prior to leaving the home for compliance with grant guidelines.
• Train weatherization participants on techniques and methods in conserving energy.

Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports

• Filling out Building Work Orders completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Filling out Building Weatherization Reports (BWRs) completely and accurately for each assigned case.
• Maintain positive working relations with the contractors.

Training and Mentoring

• Responsible for mentoring WAP Specialists in technical processes and procedures in the field.
• Responsible for mentoring WAP Specialists in Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports.

Work Experience

• Experience in two years working in a construction setting and/or office.
• Must have experience operating general office equipment and understand principles, methods, and practices of weatherization construction.

Preferred

• Experience doing energy audits, along with knowledge of basic building science.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Required

• BPI Quality Control Inspector Certified
• High School diploma or GED.
• The candidate must be able to conduct inventories.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in business or a related field.

Skills

• Must be willing to attend on-going appropriate trainings which may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stay.
• The candidate must also possess basic computer skills.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to good writing and oral communicative skills.
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

• The candidate must be able to perform manual labor which includes lifting moderate weight containers.
• Must be able to lift fifty pounds. Lifting will be primarily confined to weatherization equipment, occasional on premises lifting of boxes of office supplies and minor office equipment.
• Light to medium physical duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, talking for up to eight (8) hours a day.
• Must have good vision.