Weatherization Assessor

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

About the Role

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.

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 projects and activities throughout the weatherization process.

Responsibilities

• 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 gain information regarding energy and utility usage, health and safety issues, comfort issues, and problems with heating systems.
• Conducts a series of testing protocols, including pre-combustion appliance safety testing to assess the operating condition of combustion appliances, ensuring general safety and appropriate carbon monoxide emission levels, and/or identifying if appliances need servicing or repair.
• Completes walkthrough assessments to acquire pertinent data on all appliances, HVAC units, and other relevant information.
• Utilizes diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, duct blaster, pans tests, and infrared cameras to check HVAC ducts for leakage and determine the most cost-effective measures appropriate for each unit.
• Prepares a complete house assessment/report that identifies specific work to be completed on the unit, including energy efficiency measures, repairs, and health and safety concerns.
• Identifies the materials and labor needed 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.
• Assists with developing work orders outlining all repair measures for each unit and submits them to the contractor 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 program operating plans and requirements.
• Assists in providing training to contractors as needed.
• Assists in completing final inspections of LIHEAP weatherized units and ensures all items are completed to TDHCA standards.
• Provides customer service to clients, including scheduling appointments and responding to client concerns or questions.
• Acts as a liaison between contractors and clients as needed.
• Provides energy education, conservation strategies, and alternative energy techniques to clients to promote sustainable living; offers 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 weatherization improvements have no adverse effect on historic property.
• 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; works closely with contractors, Weatherization staff, and clients to ensure coordinated project activities and timely completion.
• Maintains complete and accurate records and ensures documentation of delivered services in client files and program systems; reviews and updates client files as necessary or as required for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Makes client referrals to other existing human service programs as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of weatherization duties including carpentry, insulation, painting, and a variety of other skilled craftwork in the repair and improvement of 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 take responsibility for vehicle maintenance, including reporting all vehicle issues/repairs, completing annual safety inspections and oil changes, and washing and cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle (as applicable).
• 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 agency staff to achieve identified outcomes.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and related activities; attends conferences, workshops, and trainings to increase professional knowledge; serves on committees as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of 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 within 3 months of employment.
• Must possess the willingness to work towards 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, have a valid Class 'C' Texas Driver's License with an acceptable driving record, and have access to a reliable vehicle with current vehicle liability insurance; must be willing to travel daily within the service area.

Schedule

Must be able to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary based on business needs.

Travel

Travel to and from various sites throughout the CCSCT service area takes place on a frequent basis. Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and maneuver in tight spaces including attics and closets.
• Prolonged driving and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard equipment and tools.
• Must frequently lift and/or carry up to 75 lbs.

Working Conditions

Work is generally performed indoors and outdoors in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions. Work can be performed in a construction environment with constant noise and exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, dust, fumes, and electrical currents, and areas that are asbestos, mold, or lead-based paint-laden.