Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, Energy Conservation, this position is responsible for performing home energy audits, performing analysis or energy conservation methods, preparing necessary work orders related to energy audits, and advising on energy conservation techniques. This position may perform quality control inspections on the weatherization crews and subcontractors work.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Inspecting and analyzing building envelope, HVAC, heating systems, electrical, plumbing and all other aspects of home energy
• Utilizing knowledge of International Mechanical and Building Codes, perform and write required on-site Department of Energy (DOE) energy audits.
• Building characteristics that may be considered for home improvement, with an emphasis on energy conservation.
• Performing a wide variety of testing and diagnostics such as blower door, infrared cameras, furnace testing, CO-testing, oxygen, and efficiency tests for the purposes of identifying energy conservation potential and unsafe or hazardous conditions.
• Marketing and networking for agency energy services.
• Utilizing computerized National Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) and Mobile Home Energy Audit (MHEA) job book.
• Providing education to participants about their energy usage to empower them to reduce their expenses and make choices that positively impact their energy bills.
• Learning State Weatherization Energy Manual rules and guidelines, and ensuring crews and sub-contractors abide by policies and procedures, funding source requirements, DOE and Energy Assistance protocol, and State of Minnesota contracts.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Two years post-secondary education or training in construction-related field, including energy auditing and Four years of work experience with residential construction, project coordination, building science, and energy auditing or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Current Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified as a Residential Energy Auditor Building Analyst.
• Bachelor's degree in construction or related field preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are preferred but not required.

Abilities and Skills: In order to be successful in this position, the person will at minimum need to possess the following abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of residential home construction, and how energy conservation principles apply.
• Ability to increase productivity during peak seasons of weatherization and during client energy repair/replacement crisis.
• Knowledge of when and how to move issues up the chain-of-command and prompt bi-lateral communication of worksite needs.
• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to relate to and communicate effectively with varied socio-economic multiethnic individuals and/or groups, as well as construction, HVAC, plumbing and heating, and other construction trade personnel.

Driver’s License: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation on a daily basis is required. No major violations and no more than two minor violations in the last five years. Clean driving records are preferred.

Benefits

Department: Energy Conservation

Salary: $25.96/Hr or $26.61/Hr (Bilingual)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 Hours/Week

Posting Dates: 9/15/2022 - Until Filled

Benefits: Community Action offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off (PTO),14 paid holidays, health, dental & life insurance, retirement, employee discount programs and more.

Background Checks: Community Action conducts criminal background checks at the time of hire. Some positions require additional fingerprint and photo verification. Not all backgrounds are a barrier to employment.

COVID Vaccination: As a condition of employment Community Action requires all employees to be fully vaccinated or have an accepted exemption form completed upon hire.

Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.