Weatherization Auditor

Description

Are you passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on communities? Join NeighborImpact as a Weatherization Auditor! If you have a strong background in residential construction, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to sustainability, we want you on our team! Join us in making a meaningful impact in our communities—apply today!

Location: Bend

Compensation: $33.00/hour (plus $0.50/hour for bilingual Spanish)  

Hours: Regular full-time (40 hours/week)

Benefits: 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6%), almost 2 weeks of vacation time accrued in your first year, plus 14 paid Holidays annually, and separate sick leave accrual

Deadline: Open until filled

NeighborImpact Weatherization Program Overview

The NeighborImpact Weatherization Program delivers energy-saving repairs, improvements, and items to clients in Crook, Deschutes, Hood River, Jefferson, Sherman and Wasco Counties as well as the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Typically, the program serves 100 low-income households each year. Additionally, the program offers Energy Education workshops that are open to the entire community.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The Weatherization Auditor is responsible for conducting home energy audits, final inspections, and contractor relations within the program service area. The role involves extensive fieldwork, technical training, client education, and documentation, ensuring that projects meet program standards and technical specifications. This position requires strong knowledge in residential construction, weatherization processes, and proficiency in audit tools like REM/Design. Regular travel, both within and outside the service area, is necessary. This role also demands excellent communication and organization skills and the ability to manage workload efficiently.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required 

1. OR in lieu of a degree, four years of relevant experience required

• Current certification in Quality Control Inspection (QCI) required
• Detailed knowledge of home weatherization process and residential construction standards required
• Experience with residential construction codes, construction cost estimating and construction project management required
• Position requires regular travel in agency vehicle within service area 
• Out of area travel will be required for training/educational purposes
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of current auto insurance
• Access to reliable transportation 
• Satisfactory criminal background check and motor vehicle report (MVR)

Preferred

• Spanish/English bilingual is preferred
• Lead Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor certification preferred
• Demonstrated REM/Design computerized audit tool skills highly preferred
• Familiarity with Federal and State weatherization regulations preferred