Weatherization Assessor

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL is seeking a Weatherization Assessor based in Fort Stockton, TX, covering Fort Stockton and surrounding areas. The role includes conducting home energy assessments and coordinating with contractors to implement weatherization measures.

The position involves applicant interviews, safety testing, data entry, and producing detailed reports to guide energy efficiency improvements for eligible residences within the program guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home energy assessments for single- and multi-family units to determine allowable repairs and improvements.
• Interviews applicants to gather information on energy usage, health and safety issues, and heating systems.
• Conducts testing protocols, including pre-combustion appliance safety testing, to ensure safety and proper operation.
• Completes walkthrough assessments to capture appliance and HVAC data.
• Uses diagnostic tools (blower door tests, duct blaster, infrared cameras) to check ducts and determine cost-effective measures.
• Prepares a complete house assessment/report identifying work, energy efficiency measures, repairs and safety concerns.
• Identifies required materials/labor and develops cost estimates using approved price lists.
• Assists with data entry into NEAT/MHEA and LIHEAP priority list, and develops work orders.

Job description

This position will be based in Fort Stockton and will cover Fort Stockton and surrounding areas. If applicant is unwilling to relocate to Fort Stockton due to distance, alternative arrangements can be discussed.

Mission

CCSCT empowers vulnerable families and individuals in greater South Central Texas to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.

Job Summary

The Weatherization Assessor is responsible for conducting home energy assessments to determine allowable measures for repair while ensuring compliance with property and client eligibility requirements. This position acts as a liaison between contractors and clients and tracks and monitors the projects and activities throughout the weatherization process.

Essential Job Duties And Functions

• Conducts home energy assessments for single and multi-family units to determine allowable energy related repairs and improvements; communicates problems to clients and discusses recommended repairs and/or improvements.
• Conducts applicant interviews in order to gain information regarding energy and utility usage, health and safety issues, comfort issues and problems with heating systems.
• Conducts a series of testing protocols, including pre-combustion appliance safety testing to assess the operating condition of combustion appliances to ensure general safety and appropriate carbon monoxide emission levels and/or identify if appliances need to be serviced or repaired.
• Completes walkthrough assessments to acquire pertinent numbers on all appliances and HVAC units and other information as needed.
• Utilizes diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, duct blaster, pans tests and infrared cameras to check HVAC ducts for leakage and determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each unit.
• Prepares a complete house assessment/report that identifies specific work to be completed on unit, including energy efficiency measures, repairs and health and safety concerns.
• Identifies the materials and labor that are needed for project completion and develops cost estimates using the contractor's approved price list.
• Assists with entering data collected from client assessment into National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) or Manufactured Homes Energy Audit (MHEA) and the completion of the LIHEAP priority list.
• Assists with developing work orders outlining all repair measures for each unit and submits to contractor for completion.
• Works with the contractors to answer any questions and determine change order, if needed, on each unit.
• Assesses subcontractor performance to ensure quality work and compliance with program installation procedures and approved program operating plans and requirements.
• Assists in providing training to contractors as needed.
• Assists in completing final inspections of LIHEAP weatherized units and ensures all items are completed to TDHCA standards.
• Provides customer service to clients, including but not limited to, scheduling appointments and responding to client concerns or questions.
• Acts as a liaison between contractor and clients as needed.
• Provides energy education, conservation strategies and alternative energy techniques to clients in order to promote sustainable living; provides additional information and training as needed.
• Submits historical preservation reviews to State Historic Preservation Office for residential properties older than 45 years to ensure recommended weatherization improvements have no adverse effect on historic property.
• Assists with outreach activities to identify and recruit qualified pro ram participants
• throughout CCSCT service area.
• Tracks and monitors projects and activities throughout weatherization process; works closely with contractors, Weatherization staff and clients in order to ensure coordinated project activities and timely completion.
• Maintains records that are complete and accurate and ensures documentation of delivered services in client files and program systems; reviews and updates client files as necessary or as required for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Makes client referrals to other existing human service programs as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of weatherization duties including ca