Weatherization Assessor

This position will be based in Fort Stockton and will cover Fort Stockton and surrounding areas. If the applicant is unwilling to relocate to Fort Stockton due to distance, alternative arrangements can be discussed.

Mission

Mission CCSCT empowers vulnerable families and individuals in greater South Central Texas to achieve self‑sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.

Job Summary

The Weatherization Assessor is responsible for conducting home energy assessments to determine allowable measures for repair while ensuring compliance with property and client eligibility requirements. This position acts as a liaison between contractors and clients and tracks and monitors the projects and activities throughout the weatherization process.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Conducts home energy assessments for single and multi‑family units to determine allowable energy‑related repairs and improvements; communicates problems to clients and discusses recommended repairs and/or improvements.
• Conducts applicant interviews to gather information regarding energy and utility usage, health and safety issues, comfort issues, and problems with heating systems.
• Performs testing protocols, including pre‑combustion appliance safety testing, to assess combustion appliance conditions, ensure safety, and identify carbon monoxide emission concerns or needed repairs.
• Completes walkthrough assessments to acquire pertinent numbers on all appliances, HVAC units, and other required information.
• Utilizes diagnostic equipment such as blower‑door tests, duct blaster, pans tests, and infrared cameras to check HVAC ducts for leakage and determine cost‑effective measures for each unit.
• Prepares a complete house assessment/report identifying specific work, energy‑efficiency measures, repairs, and health‑ and safety concerns.
• Identifies required materials and labor for project completion and develops cost estimates using the contractor’s approved price list.
• Assists with entering data collected from client assessments into the National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) or Manufactured Homes Energy Audit (MHEA) and completes the LIHEAP priority list.
• Develops work orders outlining all repair measures for each unit and submits them to contractors for completion.
• Works with contractors to answer questions and determine change orders, if needed, on each unit.
• Assesses subcontractor performance to ensure quality work and compliance with program installation procedures and approved operating plans.
• Provides training to contractors as needed.
• Assists in completing final inspections of LIHEAP‑weatherized units and ensures all items meet TDHCA standards.
• Provides customer service to clients, including scheduling appointments and responding to concerns or questions.
• Acts as a liaison between contractors and clients as needed.
• Delivers energy education, conservation strategies, and alternative energy techniques to promote sustainable living; provides additional information and training as needed.
• Submits historical preservation reviews to the State Historic Preservation Office for residential properties older than 45 years to ensure recommended improvements do not adversely affect historic properties.
• Assists with outreach activities to identify and recruit qualified program participants throughout the CCSCT service area.
• Tracks and monitors projects and activities throughout the weatherization process, working closely with contractors, weatherization staff, and clients to ensure coordinated activities and timely completion.
• Maintains complete and accurate records, ensuring documentation of delivered services in client files and program systems; reviews and updates client files as required for compliance and reporting.
• Makes client referrals to other existing human‑service programs as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of weatherization duties, including carpentry, insulation, painting, and other craftwork involved in repairing and improving single‑ and multi‑family housing units.
• Stays informed about material standards, installation procedures, and weatherization regulations as specified by DOE and TDHCA.
• Promotes and ensures industry safety standards and regulatory compliance as required by OSHA.
• Ensures agency vehicles are in operating condition and that staff assigned to vehicles maintain them, including reporting issues, completing annual safety inspections and oil changes, and cleaning interiors and exteriors.
• Follows CCSCT policies and procedures and maintains confidentiality in all phases of agency operations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the agency mission and takes pride in achieving that mission.
• Familiarizes self with the agency’s Strategic Plan, including its goals and strategies, and works collaboratively with other staff to achieve identified outcomes.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings to increase professional knowledge; serves on committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years building construction or related work experience (e.g., weatherization, carpentry, contracting, inspection, cost estimation, energy efficiency, home rehabilitation).
• Must possess an OSHA card and EPA lead certification or be willing to obtain them within three months of employment.
• Willingness to work toward obtaining BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification.
• Demonstrated experience working with low‑income clients in a non‑profit or social‑service organization preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑employment criminal background check, drug test, and motor vehicle records check.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, hold a valid Class ‘C’ Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, have access to a reliable vehicle with current liability insurance, and be willing to travel daily within the service area.
• Must be able to work Monday