Auditor- Energy Conservation 26

Community Action Center•Pullman, WA

4d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for a wide variety of tasks in planning and implementing energy conservation improvements. The responsibilities include completing energy audits, completing building condition inspections, developing job work lists, and scheduling projects. The Auditor works under the direction of the Weatherization Program Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years experience in residential construction including home repair, remodeling and energy conservation improvements
Management and supervision of employees
Obtain certification within 1 year in energy auditing, lead hazard paint assessment and hazard reduction supervision
Ability to drive, a valid driver’s license and personal transportation
Insurability and ability to be bonded
Willingness to work throughout Whitman County
Knowledge of residential building codes, energy codes and safety standards
Knowledge of residential repair and weatherization construction practices, methods, materials and costs
Knowledge of building inspection methods
Knowledge of team leadership and management techniques
Knowledge of construction scheduling methods
Knowledge of energy analysis and conservation methods
Knowledge of computer spreadsheet and word processing programs
Organize, schedule, coordinate and monitor multiple projects and functions
Work as an effective team leader and work independently to complete work as scheduled
Develop solutions for identified problems and mediate and resolve conflicts
Use time in a productive and effective manner throughout the work day while completing quality work in a timely manner
Communicate effectively with homeowners rental property owners, renters, and contractors, with various social and economic backgrounds
Read, comprehend and follow program procedures and specifications, understand codes and standards and apply them to existing buildings
Prepare accurate mathematical calculations, material estimates and cost estimates, and prepare succinct reports that a non-technical person can understand
Use spreadsheet and word processing programs on personal computers
Complete carpentry, plumbing, insulation, roofing, siding and related home repairs and improvements
Safely operate and maintain construction equipment and vehicles
Lift, move and carry construction material, and testing equipment (blower doors) that generally weigh 50 to 100 pounds and may weigh up to 150 pounds
Develop program improvement concepts and proposals
Ability to learn about home repair and energy conservation improvement standards, methods, techniques and materials
Ability to learn how to use time more effectively while completing high quality work
Ability to work with people from different demographic, economic, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds

Responsibilities

Prepare energy audit/heat loss analysis and building condition inspections that identifies cost effective improvements and health and safety problems
Develop improvement work lists for each project
Prepare and execute Owner Agreements
Integrate energy conservation education with each improvement project
Prepare and maintain a 1 to 2 month production and project schedule for energy audits, and energy conservation work
Prepare bid packages, solicit bids from contractors and review the submitted bids
Prepare vehicle and equipment maintenance schedules and ensures that all maintenance is completed as needed
Work in an effective and productive manner while completing high quality work
Provide information for program reports
Assist with the maintenance of project files
Complete building condition inspections and lead based paint assessments
Complete other work assigned by the Program Manager