Energy Auditor

PANHANDLE COMMUNITY SERVICES•Amarillo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weatherization Auditor provides support to families and individuals receiving services provided via Panhandle Community Services through assessing homes for greater energy efficiency. The Weatherization Auditor is primarily responsible for performing energy audits, creating bid specifications for contract work, and ensuring the effective implementation, operation, and compliance of the Weatherization program. Essential Duties include conducting client intake and ensuring eligibility, assessing and inspecting homes according to TDHCA and DOE standards, inspecting homes for compliance and energy efficiency, performing natural gas analysis on appliances, performing final inspections, operating diagnostic tools, collecting dwelling inputs for energy audit software, overseeing and managing repairs and renovations, maintaining accurate files, performing data entry, retrieving information, preparing reports, answering client questions, acting as a liaison, assisting with compliance, executing program strategies, conducting research on funding and best practices, maintaining positive relationships, acting as a primary point of contact, conducting self ethically, and attending meetings. Other duties include maintaining knowledge of PCS standards, attending training, safely using tools, performing weatherization measures, installing insulation, sealing air ducts, applying materials to fill gaps, making minor repairs, and installing storm windows/doors.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or 4+ years of experience in an equivalent field is required
3+ years of experience in construction/building is required
2+ years of supervisory experience is required
Quality Control Inspector (QUI) Certification is required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks
Strong supervisory skills
Strong project management skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses and buildings
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Knowledge of building codes and the jurisdiction having authority
Ability to install, position, move and manipulate Weatherization/building materials
Ability to work independently and within a team
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the systems utilized by the organization
Strong math skills required
Proficiency in understanding, speaking, and writing in English
Valid driver’s license required
Must have liability insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

Some experience in a Community Action Agency or other similar non-profit organization preferred
Bilingual ability in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts client intake and ensures that eligibility criteria are met; verifies information, determines client eligibility and records information appropriately
Assesses and inspects homes in accordance with the established standards from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) and the Department of Energy (DOE)
Inspects client homes and buildings for compliance and energy efficiency; identifies issues, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in energy efficiency within client homes and buildings
Inspects air filtration of client homes by checking windows, doors, interior walls, partitions, ceilings, floors, attics, and home exteriors
Performs natural gas analysis on appliances; verifies meter electricity usage of refrigerators and air conditioners
Performs final inspection of client’s homes to ensure proper completion of assigned work order and that work is completed based on DOE and TDHCA Standards
Operates diagnostic tools such as blower doors, infrared cameras, digital cameras, Monoxor II, etc.
Collects dwelling inputs required by energy audit software as the basis for determining conservation measures and estimates materials that will be needed for any repairs and renovations; collects dwelling information required for bidding of handicap measures to be completed on eligible households
Oversees and manages repairs and renovations, establishing work plans and production schedules, obtaining bids and managing bid processes, processing contractual documentation required for procurement of services, completing job reports and purchase orders, and overseeing compliance with renovation and repair contracts
Maintains accurate and up-to-date repair and renovation files and client files, records, and documentation; maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client files and records
Performs timely and accurate data entry and maintains appropriate agency systems
Performs periodic audits of files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
Retrieves information as requested from records, email, minutes, and other related documents; prepares written summaries of data when needed; prepares, organizes, and distributes material for Property Committee and the Board of Directors
Prepares and submits timely and accurate monthly programmatic reports
Answers questions from applicants, clients, and employees relative to PCS programs and resources
Acts as a liaison between PCS and the public, developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners, community service providers, clients, and vendors
Assists program leadership with ensuring compliance with applicable laws and grant guidelines, adhering to all grant and program rules and regulations as well as federal, state, and local laws
Provides program leadership with assistance in the execution of program strategies and initiatives; facilitates strategic thinking to overcome obstacles and achieve grant goals
Conducts research on potential funding sources for new housing projects and makes recommendations to the Executive Director; also researches trends and best practices to help ensure effectiveness of all program functions, services, processes, reporting, and record-keeping
Maintains and builds positive relationships with all levels of staff
Acts as a primary point of contact within the program and provides program information to all employees, serving employees with excellence in a manner aligned with organization values and purpose
Conducts self and performs work in an ethical manner in accordance with PCS standards of conduct, and other applicable policies
Attendance and participation in organizational team meetings and all staff days is required, some of which may be off site and on weekends
Maintains a strong working knowledge of PCS standards including policies and procedures, organizational standards, grant and program compliance, procurement standards, and all other applicable policies and procedures as outlined by PCS
Attends ongoing education and training sessions as required by TDHCA
Uses all power tools, hand tools and power equipment safely and correctly
Performs required weatherization measures, including repair work, modification, or replacement
Applies insulation materials such as loose, blanket, board, and foam insulation to attics, crawl spaces, basements, or walls
Installs and seals air ducts, combustion air openings, or ventilation openings to improve heating and cooling efficiency
Applies material to fill gaps in surfaces; applies spackling, compounding, or other materials to repair holes in walls
Makes minor repairs using basic hand or power tools and materials, such as glass, lumber, and drywall
Installs storm windows or storm doors and verifies proper installation and fit
Responsible for conducting initial and final inspections of client homes, and ensuring contractors have properly completed work orders, and rejecting work that is not in line with the established standards