Home Energy Auditor

Travis County Health and Human Services is committed to serving the Austin/Travis County community. We aim to help low-income residents manage their energy expenses by offering weatherization materials, home repair services, and education. Our program aims to decrease energy costs for low-income households by implementing energy-efficient measures and providing services to enhance community safety. We strive to protect and create opportunities for the most vulnerable and underrepresented individuals. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience working with underrepresented and vulnerable populations. The candidate should possess essential qualities such as responsibility, flexibility, hard work, ethics, trustworthiness, sincerity, and accountability. Moreover, the candidate should have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate must also demonstrate reliable and mature decision-making capabilities and have computer and data management skills. This position is responsible for performing audits and trains others in order to ensure that quality weatherization work is performed on all eligible clients’ homes to make their homes more comfortable and energy efficient. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This classification is in the skilled trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the skilled trades experience and ability to both assess structures for program eligibility to improve energy efficiency and audit structures for energy efficiency compliance after work is completed. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Conducts energy audits
• Perform energy audits on multi units
• Take all required pictures of the building/house and of the items to be replaced and the general condition of dwelling
• Test hearing system for efficiency, co levels and proper draft. Determine age and condition of unit. Inspect the distribution system.
• Inspect water heating system, determine age and condition and draft levels
• Measure CAZ pressures and record measurements. Perform worst case draft test
• Inspect the entire dwelling for the presence of gas leaks, note the location
• Test for CO levels
• Perform a health and safety inspection
• Inspect electrical system for proper service and condition of wiring in attic
• Run the NEAT audit when appropriately or required
• Inspect all attic areas for access and existing insulation levels
• Perform the initial blower door, take picture of DG 700 and door then record the cfm/50 measurement
• Inspect wall for insulation. Note condition of siding and sealing
• Daily monitoring/interaction with sub-contractors and in-house crews on on-going jobs
• Inspect baseman for box sill and/or crawlspace insulation and sealing
• Inspect appliances for condition of age, record serial and model numbers
• Inspect for and measure existing exhaust fans or the need for them. Verify vented properly.
• Inspect windows and doors, note condition and measure if considering replacement
• Inspect clothes dryer for venting needs and safe operation
• Completes required paperwork for energy audit
• Completes check list and forwards paper all paperwork to assigned operations coordinator
• Train new Energy Auditors
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. AND five (5) years of skilled trades experience, including experience in energy conservation techniques in multiple trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical). OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License. Preferred:

• NEAT Certified
• HVAC experience
• Energy auditing experience
• Perform audits on multi units
• Capacity and willingness to train new auditors
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good time management skills and ability to be flexible, versatile and to meet deadlines for production objectives
• Knowledge of homes construction process
• Must exhibit strong attention to detail, safety consciousness and a willingness to learn
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of assigned function.
• Energy star ratings and equipment information.
• Building materials, supplies, tools and equipment.
• Home usage of energy and methods to increase energy efficiency, health and safety.
• Carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy conservation and subcontracting.
• Residential construction and remodeling, including carpentry, heating, A/C and ductwork, basic electrical and plumbing.
• Project management principles, practices and techniques.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Assessing, analyzing and auditing energy efficiency of structures.
• Performing various energy efficiency tests involving structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other aspects of a home.
• Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints.
• Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations.
• Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

• Assess structures and analyze data to determine energy efficiency requirements and improvements.
• Read specifications for mechanical, electrical, structural and other repair work.
• Interpret policy and procedures to employees, contractors and the public.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
• Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, and working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Work Hours: 7 AM - 4 PM; Monday through Friday. Location: 5021 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 Department: Health & Human Services Criminal Background Check, Driving Record, Education, and Employment History Check Required. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job