Residential Energy Auditor

The Residential Energy Auditor manages on-site work performed by weatherization and HVAC contractors and conducts home energy audits, post-work inspections and heating system diagnostics and testing on Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis, and public utility weatherization jobs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Audits & Inspections

* Conducts home energy audits and post-work inspections on Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and public utility weatherization jobs following procedures mandated by each program.
* Prepares proceed orders for weatherization contractors and suppliers of energy efficient appliances.
* Prepares and ensures the completion of appropriate documents related to weatherization work.
* Performs inspections on completed jobs to ensure that all work is satisfactorily completed and program requirements are met.
* Understands and complies with all technical aspects of weatherization programs.
* Conducts pressure diagnostics and duct testing on residences.
* Conducts furnace tests on homes with oil, gas, or kerosene heating systems
* Conducts heating system diagnostics in order to prepare proceed orders for repairs under the LIHEAP Crisis Program
* Conducts energy education sessions with customers
* Identifies problems and actions to remediate problems related to health and safety in residences

Complaints & Remedial Action

* Resolves customer complaints and remedial actions identified by inspectors and utility representatives.
* Resolves disputes with contractors regarding weatherization work completed at customers residences.
* Completes minor repairs, e.g. patches drywall seams, and makes minor energy-related improvements to residences.

Invoice Processing

* Reviews and approves contractor invoices for payment for weatherization work.
* Creates and submits invoices for work completed in the weatherization programs.
* Prepares utility invoices and vouchers for work completed in a weatherization program using Access based or online databases
* Reconciles invoices sent to and payments received from utilities

Materials & Supplies

Maintains a current knowledge of materials, equipment and appliances, including energy efficiency ratings, for use in weatherization programs

* Identifies suppliers of materials and equipment that meet or exceed energy efficiency requirements of weatherization programs and associated pricing
* Maintains and expands a list of approved suppliers of materials and equipment that meet or exceed energy efficiency requirements of weatherization programs.
* Maintains and expands a list of specialty subcontractors, e.g. electricians, heating, ventilation and air conditioning firms, plumbers, approved for participation in weatherization programs.
* Develops and maintains an inventory system for equipment and materials purchased for weatherization programs.
* Assists in the identification of and sources of materials and equipment for weatherization work.

General

* Trains new weatherization contractors and new crew personnel.
* Uses Energy Partnership or personal vehicle to accomplish job duties and records mileage and conducts maintenance routines for Energy Partnership vehicles.
* Performs other duties as assigned

This description contains the information and facts considered necessary to accurately reflect the duties of this position. It should not be considered an exhaustive description of all the work requirements to be performed, but indicates the kinds of duties and levels of responsibility required by the position. The Executive Director or his/her designee will have the prerogative of adding or deleting responsibilities as circumstances may require.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Hours: Monday- Friday (7am-6 pm)

40 hours per week

Flexible Scheduling

Site: 1337 East Fifth Street

Bethlehem, PA 18015

Other: Some evening and Saturday hours

Off site work in private homes

Additional training and/or certifications may be required

BENEFITS

* Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription
* Agency paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
* Voluntary Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
* 401 (k) Retirement Plan with agency contribution
* Generous Paid Leave Time-
* Vacation- 15 Days: Earn more time after 2- and 5-year anniversaries
* Sick- 9 days annually
* 10 Observed Holidays