Home Energy Auditor
Salary:
$56,687.32 Annually
Location :
Austin, TX
Job Type:
Full Time
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
25-09905
Department:
Health & Human Services
Opening Date:
04/21/2025
Closing Date:
Continuous
Job Summary
Travis County Health and Human Services is committed to serving the Austin/Travis County community. We aim to help low-income 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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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 and condition of unit. Inspect the distribution system.
Inspect water heating system, determine 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 , 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
Minimum Requirements
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.
:
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 .
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.
Work Environment & Other Information
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.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Insurance
Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.
The following benefits are employee paid:
Dental
Vision
Supplemental Life, AD&D
Dependent Life
Short Term
Long Term
Long Term Care
New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January - March
3 personal holidays
April - June
2 personal holidays
July - September
1 personal holiday
October - December
None
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years
4.0 hours per pay period
6 to 10 years
4.5 hours per pay period
11 to 15 years
5.0 hours per pay period
16 to 20 years
5.5 hours per pay period
21 plus years
6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
01
Are you related to a current employee of the Travis County Health and Human Services Department?
Yes
No
02
If yes, please list the employee and describe the relationship. Having a familial relationship with a current HHS employee does not automatically disqualify you. This is review on a case-by-case basis and in the context of the position requirements.
03
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?
Yes
No
04
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?
Yes
No
05
Do you have experience working with underrepresented and vulnerable populations?
06
Do you have experience in Home Energy Auditing?
07
Do you have a Energy Audit Tool (NEAT) certificate?
YES
NO, I AM WILLING TO GET CERTIFIED.
Required Question