ENERGY EDUCATOR/PRE-INSPECTOR

Location: Douglas County
Salary: $17.05 – $25.55 Hourly

Full Time Position / Position works 40 hours per week. UCAN provides an excellent employee benefit package
which can be found here: https://www.ucancap.org/index.php/download_file/view/2729/198

OVERVIEW OF JOB DUTIES
Under the direction of the Weatherization Program Manager, the Energy Educator/Pre-Inspector will: 

Provide energy education and weatherization pre-inspection services to low-income clients. Ensure project
and contractor compliance with contracts, Federal, State, and local regulations, grant requirements and
agency policies. Identify and provide energy education resources for income eligible households. Responsible
for working with owners, landlords, tenants, contractors, and community partners to provide energy
education and assistance with home weatherization. 

As a member of the Weatherization Program Team, discuss policy questions and resolutions; keep Program
Manager advised on progress of projects and of potential problems; perform weatherization and energy
conservation services including but not limited to: pre-inspections, installations and energy education
presentations; assist in the development of policies and procedures. 

Conduct preliminary fieldwork at clients’ homes necessary for the weatherization program, including but not
limited to: 

Performing pre-inspections for weatherization projects, diagnostic testing and safety inspections
according to state weatherization specifications for weatherization projects. 

Discussing energy conservation with clients and installing energy conservation supplies as needed. 

Coordinating and performing preliminary fieldwork and energy education necessary for other agency
projects/programs as needed and according to applicable program regulations. 

Assist Auditor/Inspectors with in-progress inspections as needed 

Resolve minor client concerns and issues, which arise during weatherization fieldwork. 

Perform fieldwork evaluation visits at funders’ request. 

Prepare and present energy education information for clients in different environments, e.g. in public settings,
mobile homes, and houses in a broad range of conditions. 

Organize and maintain accurate and complete records and files for weatherization projects. 

Attend training sessions and maintain proper certifications 

Assure vehicles, equipment, inventory and supplies are maintained. 

Prepare work orders for contractors as needed.
Coordinate with contractors, landlords, homeowners, clients and vendors regarding weatherization projects
to ensure proper work flow. 

Regular and consistent attendance is required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: 

High School diploma or equivalent plus two years college or AA degree and two years’ experience in residential
construction/remodeling. An equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the
required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position will be considered in lieu of the outlined
requirements. At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license. Driving record must meet
insurance requirements. Must pass criminal background check prior to hire. 

This position requires considerable knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and tools;
reasonable knowledge of business management principles; reasonable knowledge and understanding of the
causes and barriers of poverty; reasonable knowledge of energy conservation principles; reasonable knowledge
of building science.

ENERGY EDUCATOR/PRE-INSPECTOR

Location: Douglas County
Salary: $17.05 – $25.55 Hourly 

This position requires skill in educating and training techniques and use of equipment; presentations;
implementing programs; use of automated systems and data base applications; interviewing techniques, use of
Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel. 

This position requires the ability to Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; motivate and lead
support staff using a collaborative team approach; multi-task; conduct research and establish and maintain
records, reports and statistical data; adjust to priority changes and remain calm and use good judgment during
confrontational or high pressure situations; develop and interpret policies and procedures and communicate
policies and procedures to employees and the public; maintain confidentiality; advocate for the needs of low
income people; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and use initiative and
judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibility; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees,
federal, state and city agencies, public agencies, advisory boards, committees, contractors, consultants and the
public. Must follow all safety rules and practices, and perform work in a safe manner. 

This position requires bending, carrying, keyboarding, occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds, pushing, pulling,
reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, climbing ladders and hearing voice conversation. Requires
frequent mental and/or visual attention.

SUBMIT COVER LETTER TO: ucan.employment@ucancap.org
UCAN Human Resources, 280 Kenneth Ford Drive, Roseburg OR 97470
Website: https://www.ucancap.org/index.php/who-we-are/career-opportunities
Phone: 541-492-3913 FAX: 541-492-3921

UCAN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an
accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources:
ucanhr@ucancap.org