Description

Position Summary

Under supervision of the Weatherization Program Manager, the Weatherization Energy Auditor/Quality Control Inspector is responsible for supervising the rehabilitation and weatherization of homes in low-income housing. The Quality Control Inspector (QCI) is responsible for ensuring that all energy savings opportunities have not been missed and that all work was performed to proper standards. Ensures all clients and work performed are in compliance with all Federal, State and Agency regulations and guidelines pertaining to the weatherization program. The Weatherization Auditor / QCI will treat all individuals with dignity and respect, make necessary referrals for clients, and exemplify the South Central Community Action Program, Inc. (SCCAP) commitment to empowering people to reach their potential.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts residential energy audits on homes in the Weatherization program.
• Identifies, plans, and estimates fieldwork costs that will efficiently address building deficiencies and achieve maximum energy savings according to State guidelines and agency goals and guidelines.
• Performs high quality lead-based paint inspections and prepares associated reports.
• Supervises and instructs technicians and independent contractors.
• Conducts final inspections to ensure that all work performed is completed according to the work order and according to all local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Responsible for security and maintenance of equipment used in the Weatherization department.
• Uses Agency vehicles for work purposes only. Keeps agency vehicles clean and organized.
• Responsible for instructing clients in energy conservation and residential heating health and safety issues.
• Requires the ability to perform all general mathematical operations and incorporating geometric principles.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by a reasonable knowledge of residential construction and tools. Previous experience in carpentry, construction, contracting, home rehabilitation, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job will improve a candidate’s chances and reduce training time.
• Some knowledge of residential HVAC systems and the ability to learn necessary fundamentals as program requires.
• Skilled in the use of computers for email, virtual meeting apps, Microsoft Office (mostly Excel spreadsheets and Word documents), as well as the ability to learn some specialized energy auditing software.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a personal vehicle with required liability insurance for use in business related travel.
• Must be able to obtain Indiana Skills Verification (ISV) Energy Auditor Certification within one year of hire date.
• Must be able obtain the Building Performance Institute Energy Auditor certification within two years of hire date.
• Must be able obtain the Building Performance Institute Quality Control Inspector certification.
• Must be able to obtain any other federal/state mandated certifications required to perform weatherization duties.
• Must ensure efficient operations and present a professional image in conduct, attitude, and attire.
• Must be philosophically compatible with the mission of SCCAP.
• Must maintain the integrity of confidential employment, client, and business information.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification (SCCAP will provide the training).
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally to attend to daily work demands, meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Physical/Mental Demands

Ability to use departmental equipment, tools, and materials.

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, tasks require perception and discrimination.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must have sufficient manual and locomotive dexterity to perform physical tasks of job. Must not have acrophobia or vertigo at heights and must not have a fear of small and/or dark spaces, such as crawlspaces.

Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis. Requires ability to set priorities, work schedule, and adjust to changes necessitated by last minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful. A consistent pleasant attitude is necessary with personal maturity as an important attribute. Must relate and interact with people at all levels of the company and in a culturally diverse environment.