Weatherization Inspector

Arapahoe County•Aurora, CO

4d•$33 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Performs inspection, assessment, diagnostic, and analysis duties for the initial assessment of eligible homes receiving energy conservation upgrades and health and safety improvements through Arapahoe County’s Weatherization Assistance Program in Arapahoe and Adams Counties. The role conducts home energy audits, determines appropriate services and cost-effective measures, prepares work plans and orders, and monitors weatherization work for safety, quality, and compliance with program standards and local codes. The position communicates with clients, landlords, field crews, supervisors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the weatherization process. It also provides client education and staff training, documents inspections and contacts, supports inventory activities, and reports to supervision and management. Work is often performed in adverse weather and unconventional areas such as attics and crawl spaces, with some exposure to hazardous materials.

Requirements

High school degree or GED equivalent.
Vocational or trade-school certification in energy conservation, residential construction, or HVAC.
Four to five years of experience in a residential construction trade, including one year in a project-management capacity and two years of direct experience in residential energy conservation; an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be sufficient.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, standards, and codes affecting the Weatherization Program.
Knowledge of energy-conservation techniques and principles, including thermal boundaries, heat transfer and heat loss, R-values, blower-door testing, insulation, door/window/glass replacement, HVAC systems, combustion-appliance safety, ventilation, air infiltration, and mitigation.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Ability to train personnel effectively.
Thorough knowledge of methods, equipment, and materials used to perform weatherization improvements.
Good mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, vendors, contractors, state and local officials, clients, landlords, and the public.
BPI Building Analyst or Energy Auditor certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of appointment.
State-Certified Asbestos Building Inspector certificate, or ability to acquire it within 90 days of appointment.
BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification, or ability to acquire it within one year of appointment.
Satisfactory background check.
Colorado driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including working while wearing personal protective equipment and a full-face respirator, and safely operating County vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform initial assessments and energy audits of homes receiving weatherization services; document existing conditions and collect information for comprehensive work plans.
Determine appropriate service levels and prioritize energy conservation measures according to cost-effective guidelines; calculate savings-to-investment ratios using appropriate software.
Ensure required project-file documentation is complete, accurate, and signed.
Prepare comprehensive work orders for field crews, including descriptions of approved work and material estimates; determine work methods and procedures and initiate purchase requests as needed.
Conduct heating-system and combustion-appliance safety inspections, document results, and follow up on health, safety, and efficiency issues.
Coordinate with the Audit/HVAC Supervisor regarding appliance replacement, combustion-appliance repairs, and issues requiring attention, such as holds, deferrals, waivers, landlord contributions, or special funding.
Communicate with clients and landlords throughout the process, provide follow-up verbally and in writing, document contacts and issues, and educate households about energy conservation and the weatherization process.
Inform clients, homeowners, and staff about potential hazardous materials and safety concerns, including space heaters, electrical or structural problems, indoor air quality, mold, asbestos, and lead-based paint safe-work practices; communicate client sensitivities to field staff.
With the required QCI certification, conduct quality-assurance final inspections; verify crew and subcontractor work against program standards and local codes, determine whether work passes or fails, and arrange follow-up or callbacks as needed.
Participate in quality-assurance inspections conducted by state and federal inspectors.
Assist crews with weatherization improvements and train field staff in techniques, methods, standards, and repair and construction procedures.
Provide written and oral reports to supervision and management as needed.
Assist the Inventory Clerk with inventory control, monitor warehouse activity, and issue materials, equipment, and supplies to crews as needed.