About this role
Help Rhode Island families create safer, healthier, and more energy-efficient homes. Do you enjoy solving problems, working independently, and making a direct impact in your community? Join East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) as a Weatherization Energy Auditor and play a vital role in helping income-eligible households reduce energy costs, improve home comfort, and enhance health and safety. If you are passionate about building science, sustainability, and helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Job Description The Weatherization Energy Auditor serves as a key member of EBCAP's Weatherization Program, leading comprehensive energy assessments for homes across Rhode Island. In this highly impactful field-based role, you will evaluate residential properties, identify opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, ensure compliance with weatherization program requirements, and educate residents on energy-saving practices. Working independently while collaborating with program staff, you will guide projects from initial assessment through documentation, helping ensure every intervention delivers meaningful results for the families we serve. Energy Auditing & Home Assessments Conduct detailed residential energy audits using industry-standard diagnostic tools and testing methods. Evaluate insulation, heating and cooling systems, air leakage, and overall building performance. Perform safety inspections, including combustion safety testing and carbon monoxide assessment. Identify health and safety concerns and recommend appropriate corrective actions. Apply Building Performance Institute (BPI) standards and Rhode Island building requirements in all auditing activities. Manage an assigned caseload and coordinate audit schedules to meet program goals. Grant Compliance & Documentation Prepare accurate audit reports, work orders, and client records. Verify program eligibility requirements and maintain compliant client files. Ensure weatherization recommendations and expenditures remain within established program guidelines. Enter and maintain data within program management systems to support reporting and quality assurance activities. Vehicle & Equipment Management Maintain assigned company vehicle and ensure it remains clean, organized, and ready for fieldwork. Monitor equipment, tools, and material inventories to support effective program operations. Report maintenance concerns and coordinate vehicle servicing as needed. Community Engagement & Program Support Educate clients about practical energy-saving strategies and home efficiency improvements. Connect households with additional EBCAP programs and community resources when appropriate. Participate in trainings, quality assurance reviews, and state weatherization meetings. Support departmental initiatives and collaborative projects across the organization.