Energy Auditor-Healthy Homes Assessor - Baltimore, United States - Green and Healthy Homes I

Description

Job Description

The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative seeks an Energy Auditor-Healthy Homes Assessor professional to perform energy audits, environmental assessments and housing inspections of residential homes in the Baltimore region. This key position aims to help the organization reduce energy loss and home-based environmental health hazards in the homes of clients. The goal of GHHI is to utilize a single stream housing assessment and intervention model to create safe homes for children, families and older adults that are free of lead hazards, asthma triggers, and safety hazards, and that are weatherized and energy efficient. Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of families and seniors

Responsibilities

• Conduct home energy audits, environmental assessments and housing inspections;
• Develop Scopes of Work for healthy homes (lead hazard reduction, mold/moisture remediation, integrated pest management, asthma trigger reduction, indoor air quality, household injury prevention, Aging in Place), energy efficiency, weatherization and housing rehabilitation interventions;
• Coordinate and collaborate services with GHHI team members and partners: Vice President of Maryland Programs, Housing Rehabilitation Director, Housing Project Coordinator, Housing Intervention Coordinator, Housing Intervention Crew Members, Environmental Health Educators, housing and health departments, community organizations and referring agencies;
• Provide information to families on risk awareness, prevention techniques, and prevention resources for health and safety hazards identified in the home during the housing assessment;
• Install basic safety measures to reduce household safety hazards in Program properties where applicable;
• Perform initial integrated pest management in Program properties where applicable;
• Report data in compliance with standards and regulations and maintain responsibility for project reports;
• Monitor achievement toward Program goals and make recommendations towards overcoming barriers for service delivery;
• Support building relationships with community partners to increase Program referrals, build Program partnerships and recommend additional resources that Program clients can utilize;
• Participate in weekly and other team meetings as appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned related to organizational mission and programs.

Requirements

• BPI Energy Auditor or Building Analyst certification required;
• Minimum of one year of experience in performing home energy audits or in a relevant field as a housing inspector required;
• BPI Quality Control Inspector certification or ability to meet the requirements and pass the exam immediately upon hire;
• Knowledge and professional experience conducting home inspections, cost estimating, preparing scopes of work or remediating home-based environmental health issues - particularly lead hazard reduction, weatherization, and/or safety hazards;
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work both independently and in a team environment;
• Professional, positive work ethic and desire to make a difference;
• This position will be assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. The incumbent must maintain ready access to a motor vehicle, possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license in the State of Maryland, and required auto insurance.

Preferred

• College degree;
• Maryland Pest Control Applicator certification, previous integrated pest management experience, degree in IPM related field preferred, and willingness to obtain certification where needed;
• Spanish speaking skills helpful, but not required.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, exempt position. Position includes full benefits package and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Required certification courses will be provided where applicable. GHHI reserves the right, at its own discretion, to accept professional experience in a related field in lieu of any of the specific requirements above. GHHI is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.