Weatherization Assessor

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 conducts 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 throughout the weatherization process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home energy assessments for single‑ and multi‑family units, communicate problems to clients, and discuss recommended repairs or improvements.
• Interview applicants to gather information on energy and utility usage, health and safety issues, comfort concerns, and heating system problems.
• Perform testing protocols, including pre‑combustion appliance safety testing, to assess combustion appliance conditions, carbon monoxide emissions, and service needs.
• Complete walkthrough assessments to record appliance, HVAC, and other relevant data.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as blower door tests, duct blaster, pan tests, and infrared cameras to check HVAC ducts for leakage and determine cost‑effective measures.
• Prepare comprehensive house assessment reports identifying required work, energy‑efficiency measures, repairs, and health‑safety concerns.
• Identify materials and labor needed for project completion and develop cost estimates using the contractor’s approved price list.
• Enter assessment data into the National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) or Manufactured Homes Energy Audit (MHEA) and assist with the LIHEAP priority list.
• Develop work orders outlining repair measures for each unit and submit them to contractors.
• Collaborate with contractors to answer questions, determine change orders, and assess subcontractor performance for quality and compliance.
• Provide training to contractors as needed and assist with final inspections of LIHEAP‑weatherized units to ensure compliance with TDHCA standards.
• Deliver customer service, including scheduling appointments and responding to client inquiries.
• Act as a liaison between contractors and clients, providing energy education, conservation strategies, and alternative energy techniques.
• Submit historical preservation reviews to the State Historic Preservation Office for properties older than 45 years.
• Assist with outreach activities to recruit qualified program participants throughout the CCSCT service area.
• Track and monitor projects, coordinating with contractors, weatherization staff, and clients to ensure timely completion.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of services in client files and program systems for compliance and reporting.
• Make client referrals to other human service programs as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of weatherization duties, including carpentry, insulation, painting, and related crafts.
• Stay informed about material standards, installation procedures, and weatherization regulations from DOE and TDHCA.
• Promote and ensure industry safety standards and OSHA regulatory compliance.
• Ensure agency vehicles are in operating condition, oversee vehicle maintenance, and perform required inspections and cleaning.
• Follow CCSCT policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate understanding of the agency mission and contribute to its strategic goals.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, workshops, and trainings; serve on committees as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• 1–3 years of building construction or related experience (e.g., weatherization, carpentry, contracting, inspection, cost estimation, energy efficiency, home rehabilitation).
• Current OSHA card and EPA lead certification, or willingness to obtain both within three months of employment.
• Willingness to work toward BPI Quality Control Inspector (QCI) certification.
• Experience working with low‑income clients in a nonprofit or social‑service setting (preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred).
• Successful completion of pre‑employment criminal background check, drug test, and motor‑vehicle records check.
• At least 21 years of age, valid Texas Class C driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and current vehicle liability insurance.
• Ability to travel daily within the service area.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Schedules may vary based on business needs.

Travel

Frequent travel to various sites throughout the CCSCT service area; occasional out‑of‑state and overnight travel may be required.

Physical Demands

The employee regularly sits, stands, walks, talks, hears, sees, bends, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs, balances, reaches with hands and arms, and uses hands to handle tools and objects. The role requires prolonged driving, manual dexterity for operating standard equipment, and the ability to lift and/or carry up to 75 lb. Vision requirements include close, distance, depth perception, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions. The environment may include construction sites with constant noise, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, chemicals, oils, inadequate lighting, dust, fumes, electrical currents, and areas containing asbestos, mold, or lead‑based paint.