Home Energy Assessor

Community Action Corporation of South Texas•McAllen, TX

About The Position

Conducts on-site technical assistance visits to verify compliance with program installation procedures and efficiency standards. Uses diagnostic equipment, including blower doors, manometers, and infrared cameras, to determine cost-effective measures for each home. Assesses subcontractor performance and compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Prepares weatherization reports and conducts final inspections for each home. The role supports assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades under federal and state requirements. It also assists with training weatherization participants, scheduling assessments and inspections, completing Building Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports, and maintaining positive working relationships with contractors. The assessor maintains equipment inventories and readiness, including ladder inspection forms, and maintains vehicles through fueling, cleaning, servicing, and required reports. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two years of experience working in a construction setting and/or office.
Experience operating general office equipment.
Understanding of weatherization construction principles, methods, and practices.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to conduct inventories.
Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and criminal history background check.
Basic computer skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary for good written and oral communication.
Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors.
Willingness to attend ongoing appropriate training, which may require occasional out-of-town travel and/or overnight stays.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting moderately weighted containers.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to perform light to medium physical duties, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, and talking for up to eight hours a day.
Good vision.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in business or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site technical assistance visits to check compliance with installation procedures and efficiency standards.
Use diagnostic equipment to determine cost-effective measures appropriate for each home.
Assess subcontractor performance and compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements.
Prepare weatherization reports and conduct final inspections for each home.
Assist with assessments and final inspections of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades according to federal and state requirements.
Assist in training weatherization participants on energy-conservation techniques and methods.
Assist in scheduling assessments and inspections.
Assist in completing Building Work Orders accurately and completely for assigned cases.
Assist in completing Building Weatherization Reports accurately and completely for assigned cases.
Maintain positive working relationships with contractors.
Maintain an inventory of equipment and ensure it is loaded in the vehicle and ready for daily use, including completing Monthly Ladder Inspection Forms.
Maintain vehicles by fueling, cleaning, and servicing them and completing Monthly Vehicle Reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.