Home Energy Specialist

Summary

Conduct on‑site technical assistance visits to ensure compliance with the program’s installation procedures and efficiency standards. Visits involve using diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, manometers, or infrared cameras to determine the most cost‑effective measures for each home. Assess subcontractor performance and determine compliance with approved program operating plans and requirements. Prepare weatherization reports and conduct final inspections for each home. Maintain required certification to conduct Final Inspections on DOE units.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete Work Orders and Building Weatherization Reports accurately for each assigned case.
• Provide training and mentoring to weatherization participants and WAP Specialists on techniques, methods, and technical processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Assessments and Inspections

• Conduct required assessments and testing of residential housing for health, safety, and energy upgrades.
• Complete final inspections of work performed and ensure quality control for final inspections.
• Implement all measures under the program according to federal and state requirements.
• Review all work, testing, and documentation prior to leaving the home for compliance with grant guidelines.
• Train weatherization participants on energy‑conserving techniques and methods.

Work Experience

• Minimum two years of experience working in a construction setting and/or office environment.
• Experience operating general office equipment and understanding principles, methods, and practices of weatherization construction.
• Preferred experience conducting energy audits and knowledge of basic building science.

Education, Certifications, and Licensure

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• BPI Quality Control Inspector Certification (required).
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; ability to pass a pre‑employment physical and criminal background check.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree in business or a related field.

Skills

• Willingness to attend ongoing training, which may require occasional out‑of‑town travel and overnight stays.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication abilities.
• Analytical ability to detect and resolve errors.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting moderate‑weight containers and up to fifty pounds of weatherization equipment or office supplies.
• Light to medium physical duties such as standing, walking, reaching, bending, hearing, and talking for up to eight (8) hours per day.
• Good vision.
• Physical examination required if a preliminary offer of employment is extended.