Energy Auditor

Description

Position Data:

Title: Energy Auditor

Grade: 7 Exempt: _____ Non-Exempt: _X____

Reports to: Construction Manager

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Determines work scope for energy efficiency and home renovation projects to be code compliant, maximize energy efficiency, return on investment and increase property value; Responsible for quality of work and customer satisfaction. Hours per week 36: Monday - Thursday 7:00am to 4:30pm. Salary $18.71 - $19.71/hourly 

Security Clearance:Access Level 3 - V,A,C,R

Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Performs pre and post audits of all homes on project list 
• Health and safety testing as required by contract
• Pre and Post blower door tests
• House write ups including all measuring and drawings
• Data entry in all required systems
• Develop material list for each job
• Assist in reviewing data to determine material and labor requirements and preparing itemized list
• Projects staff assigned to jobs in compliance with pre-determined parameters
• Schedule crews to maximize time and performance
• Provide on-site quality checks of construction work, including post-audits, health and safety tests
• Review and approve change work order requests
• Monitor crew paperwork
• Document customer, crew and material information in agency data systems 
• Maintain knowledge of OSHA regulations and monitor compliance
• Maintain knowledge of energy-efficiency construction technologies, industry standards, local building codes
• Provide guidance and direction to work crews on how to complete approved work scopes
• Customer interactions:
• Explain options and purpose of proposed renovations
• Educate customer on energy efficiency and return on investment, connecting to reducing costs and increasing asset value
• Participates in establishing procedures and parameters relative to service implementation
• Must know and be able to perform all the duties, responsibilities, and basic functions of a Housing Rehab Specialist I
• Promotes agency mission.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics.
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Housing Rehabilitation Specialist I, Construction Manager 

B. External: Customer, Vendors, Sub Contractors, Funder Representatives

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0 

B. Titles supervised: None 

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Attends appropriate in-services/trainings
• Attend all required meetings.
• Data collection & reporting as required
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Promotes agency mission
• Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism
• Participation in COI strategic planning & community needs assessment process, and CQI

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High school diploma or GED required. Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience in energy efficiency work or three years of experience in a construction related field. 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment. 
• Goal oriented.
• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Strong teaming skills.
• Continuous professional development expected.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measures using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel: reach with hands and arms, push or pull, climb ladders up to 35 feet, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sit and stand
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Must be able to perform work in all weather conditions
• QCI requirement within 3 years of employment

Special Requirements, if any:

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to travel
• Reliable transportation
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Must be able to obtain Building Performance Institute's Building Analyst certification within one year of hire.
• Must be able to obtain Building Performance Institute's Energy Auditor certification within 2 years of hire.
• Required to receive OSHA 10 hour certification 
• Must be able to provide consistent even-tempered customer service at all times
• Works compassionately with a diverse population