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SHORE UP!, Inc. · 4 months ago

Home Energy Weatherization Auditor

United States

Full-time

Remote

New Grad, Entry Level

$21/hr - $25/hr

SHORE UP!, Inc. is a private, non-profit Community Action Partnership focused on helping low-income and disadvantaged persons achieve economic self-sufficiency. They are seeking a Home Energy Weatherization Auditor responsible for conducting residential home energy assessments, educating clients on energy efficiency, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Conduct combustion safety testing and infrared scanning to evaluate existing conditions and recommend energy efficiency improvements

Complete detailed and accurate data collection and measurements and enter into the Hancock Energy Software and other databases

Interact with homeowners, tenants, and contractors regarding energy efficiency and prepare detailed and accurate work orders for each audit

Promote and encourage the adoption of energy-saving measures recommended in the home energy assessment

Conduct Post QCI Audits in compliance with MD Best Practices, SWS and WX Program Rules and Regulations

Read and be Familiar with standards outlined in the MD WAP POM/SWS Technical Support Manual

Comply and act in accordance with Shore UP, Inc. policies, procedures and applicable laws

Other duties assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required on the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Qualification

BPI HEP Energy Auditor CertificationBPI HEP Quality Control Inspection CertificationHeating systems trainingHancock softwareWeatherization Assistance Program knowledgeClient interactionSpanish languageCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Must have BPI HEP Energy Auditor Certification (EA)

Must have BPI HEP Quality Control Inspection Certification (QCI)

Shall have or obtain Heating systems training or certification

Demonstrate comfortability working with diverse and low-income clientele

Able to read, write and communicate effectively

Ability to exert physical effort in light to moderate work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; ability to climb and balance

Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential employment, client, and business information

Ability to accurately record and enter information into State program software (Hancock), meet deadlines, maintain the confidentiality of restricted information

Ability to maintain complete organized and accurate files for all assigned tasks and program areas, ensuring that the files are in compliance with all Federal, State, and Agency guidelines and requirements

Ability to attend required training

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Comfortable with entering confined spaces

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Possess an excellent ability to speak and write in English to communicate information about the home energy assessment and its findings

Computing skills required including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and database entry and report generation

Knowledge of, and ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, methods of residential property construction and inspection related to weatherization and energy conservation including estimating work and Q.C. inspections

Knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures and guidelines from the funding agencies and service providers

Knowledge of obtaining and analyzing statistical data and ability to evaluate and interpret meaningful results

Ability to prepare and/or supervise preparation of required records and reports to keep federal, state and local agencies informed on the progress of, and any new issues arising from, weatherization work

Ability to coordinate contractor activities and provide technical assistance and oversight to facilitate smooth work progress

Ability to perform mathematical computations, communicate effectively in oral and written formats and use common office IT equipment as necessary

Ability to deal tactfully, effectively and equitably with highly diverse clients and contractor populations

Ability to attend and successfully complete any educational programs to achieve necessary certifications

Must pass criminal background check

Preferred

Weatherization Assistance Program knowledge

Experience using Hancock software

Clean driving record

Possess the ability to speak and write in Spanish and/or other non-English languages

Preferred experience in weatherization or general construction trades, certificate of completion from a trade, degree completion from a university or vocational technical institute in a related field

The applicant must also have a valid Maryland Driver's License or the ability to obtain prior to employment