Summary of Duties
This position is responsible for pre-inspection energy audits on eligible homes, monitoring Weatherization Subcontractors, and conducting quality control post inspections of homes to ensure the installation of weatherization measures by subcontractors is completed and complies with all agency and program standards and regulations. Responsible for assisting in training all new Weatherization Inspectors and Subcontractors. Travels in eleven county service area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
· Conduct pre- inspection audits on all eligible homes;
· Conduct quality control post inspections of homes to ensure the installation of weatherization measures by subcontractors is completed and complies with all agency and program standards and regulations.
· Enter all data acquired at pre-inspection audits into appropriate approved audit documents to determine the proper weatherization measures to be installed in homes and to produce a work order for contractors, and create a permanent record for auditing purposes;
· Monitor Weatherization Subcontractors;
· Travels to and conducts quality control inspections on all homes weatherized to assure work complies with the standards required by the agency and conditions of the program contract from the federal or state funding sources;
· Perform gas leak testing, blower door testing, carbon monoxide testing and combustion appliance draft testing as required by program;
· Operate combustion appliance testing equipment and blower door equipment and calculate and enter information on required forms;
· Handle client complaints concerning sub-contractors and/or auditors or work completed on their homes;
· Help with training sub-contractors and new Weatherization Inspectors on procedures and guidelines of the Weatherization program;
· Maintain complete knowledge of all guidelines and standards or changes in standards set forth by the federal and state funding sources;
· Assist with agency odd jobs, as needed;
· Work with Manager on meeting production goals and schedules for the Weatherization program.
· Attend trainings and conferences as mandated by the state agency or director as part of continuing education;
· Use program calculation formulas to calculate amounts of insulation and ventilation requirements and calculate air changes per hour using blower door testing results;
· Enter weatherization information into state and internal databases and tracking systems;
· Work cooperatively with clients, sub-contractors, energy auditors, community building inspectors and organizations whose activities can benefit the program;
· Provide client energy education to program recipients;
· Comply with random drug testing procedures;
· Operate a forklift truck to assist in warehouse, when needed.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position is responsible for planning and organizing work, assigning and checking work of, and/or assisting and instructing Weatherization Subcontractors.
Education and Experience
High school education or equivalency with at least four (4) years experience in the building trade is required as well as knowledge of building construction, ability to read a tape measure and ability to use small carpenter tools as well as proficient in the use of computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel. Prefer a current builder’s license.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Employees in this position must have reliable transportation and a valid Michigan driver license and are required to obtain a Building Performance Institute Energy Auditor Certification within 12 months of date hire. The employee must also obtain the Building Performance Institute Quality Control Inspector (QCI) within 18 months of their date of hire. The employee will be required to maintain these 2 certifications to remain in this position. The employee must also participate in any State of Michigan training classes as specified by the Department of Energy to meet the requirements of this position. This will include Lead Safe Work Practices, OSHA 10 Class, Health and Safety Training and any other job task specific classes deemed appropriate by the Weatherization Manager or the Weatherization Assistance Program.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as (safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals). Ability to write (routine reports, business correspondence). Ability to speak effectively to other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Security/Privacy Access
This position has limited access to view or store individually identifiable health or other sensitive information, pertinent to accomplishing assigned tasks, and must maintain confidentiality in accordance with the NEMCSA Privacy Policy.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Persons in this position must possess close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and:
Frequently is required to:
· Use video display terminals
· Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion
· Lift up to 50 pounds
· Stand, Walk, Sit, Talk, Hear, Listen
· Ability to interact with the public and staff
· Work irregular or extended hours
· Twist at the neck or trunk
· Climb or balance
· Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
· Reach with hands or arms
· Climb ladders
· Drive or have the ability to drive
· Meet deadlines with severe time constraints
· Meet the demands of several people
· Read typed or written word
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Employees in this position work in moderate noise. The job site is both indoors and outdoors where the temperature may occasionally vary (above 100 degrees or below 32 degrees). The work area may include walking on slippery surfaces. Exposed to fumes or air-born particles. Greater than average or risk of getting a minor injury such as a cut or burn while performing this job. Must meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers. Employee is (frequently) exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person.
