Weatherization Energy Auditor Trainee
Job ID: 107904
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Limited Term
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. https://www.clackamas.us/countyadmin/spirit
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Thursday, May 1, 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.
LIMITED TERM RECRUITMENT
This position is a 3-year limited-term position. Limited-term assignments cannot exceed three years. However, the long term need and funding for this position may be re-evaluated at a later date. Limited duration positions receive benefits equivalent to their FTE status.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $48,941.09 - $61,718.87
Hourly Pay Range: $25.097997 - $31.650705
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/1e311321-f9ff-4daa-8753-bbdfb4e8d1b4
http://www.clackamas.us/des/benefits.html
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County is hiring two Weatherization Energy Auditor Trainees to join its mission-driven Weatherization Services team. This opportunity will let you build valuable skills while directly improving the lives of low-income individuals and families in our community.
As a trainee, you will enter a supportive, hands-on training program where you will learn to conduct energy audits, assess home efficiency, and educate residents on energy-saving practices. Working closely with experienced professionals, you will gain the knowledge and certifications needed to become a certified Weatherization Energy Auditor/Inspector. This role is ideal for someone passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, or building science who is looking to establish a meaningful, long-term career.
You will assist with home energy assessments and safety evaluations, learning to use diagnostic tools such as blower doors, pressure testing equipment, and duct testers. Training includes evaluating insulation, air sealing, and ventilation needs, and recommending improvements. You will also strengthen your communication skills by helping clients understand how to reduce utility costs, increase comfort, and improve home safety.
Clackamas County is committed to developing its workforce. You will receive paid, structured training and mentoring while working toward industry-recognized certifications. Our values are grounded in equity, integrity, and public service. We are not just improving energy efficiency, we help families live in healthier, safer homes and building a more sustainable future for our community.
We are looking for candidates eager to learn and motivated to help others. This is your opportunity if you are ready to do meaningful work and thrive in diverse home environments. Apply today and help create safer, more energy-efficient homes—one audit at a time.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Basic math skills (ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and fractions)
• Basic computer proficiency, including email and simple data entry
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including clients, coworkers, and contractors
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in attics, crawl spaces, and other confined areas
• Ability to attend and complete required training and certification coursework
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Experience or training in building maintenance, construction, weatherization, or related fields
• Prior experience working with low-income or underserved populations
• Familiarity with hand tools and light power tools
• Understanding of basic building codes or energy efficiency concepts
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
• Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
Post-Employment Requirements
• Within six months of hire, must possess and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
*For veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
• Performs and receives training in order to acquire the skills, certifications, and knowledge required for a Weatherization Energy Auditor/Inspector. Training includes areas such as weatherization and building science, conducting diagnostic testing, and providing energy education to clients.
• Performs and receives training in the measuring building shell, replacement windows and doors; assessing existing insulation level in roofs, walls, and floors; and assessing home health and safety issues.
• Performs and receives training in conducting diagnostic testing to determine baseline energy efficiency including blower door test, duct system tests, combustion, and pressure diagnostic testing.
• Performs and receives training in educating clients about energy saving techniques regarding heating, cooling, water, electricity, and gas use.
• Communicates with clients to answer questions, schedule audits, and resolve issues.
• Assists with the maintenance of equipment, tools, vehicles, and shop area.
• Responsible for personal, customer, and site safety, contributing to team safety, and attending staff and safety meetings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties require walking, squatting, crawling, scooching while lying on back or stomach, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, reaching, fine motor control, and the ability to lift, carry, push and pull objects. Duties also involve exposure to confined spaces such as crawl spaces, attics, inside furnace closets, and under mobile homes, loud noises, slippery surfaces, dust, poor visibility, adverse weather conditions, working at heights on ladders and on roofs, and a variety of hazards inside and outside homes including mold and mildew, thick tobacco smoke, potential lead paint and asbestos, all types of household trash, medical or drug garbage, pet and vermin waste or carcasses, pests including insects that bite and sting, spiders and rodents, and contact with grey water or raw sewage.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the county's alternate workweek program, working 37.5 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
• http://www.clackamas.us/
• http://www.clackamas.us/onboarding/
• https://www.mthoodterritory.com/
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Human Services, manages programs to provide decent housing and economic opportunities, community improvement and affordable housing projects and housing rehabilitation loan programs for low and moderate income residents of the County. HCD is comprised of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC) and Community Development Division.
The Housing and Community Development Division (HCD), within the Department of Health, Housing & Human Services, manages homeless services programs and programs to provide housing and economic opportunity, community improvement and rehabilitation, and affordable housing development for low and moderate income residents of Clackamas County. HCD is comprised of the Housing Authority of Clackamas County (HACC), Housing Services, and Community Preservation.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
https://www.clackamas.us/h3s
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/6b3147a3-bf84-4f52-8238-64a37e936b4f
• https://www.clackamas.us/jobs#helpwiththeapplication
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
• https://www.clackamas.us/des/jobs.html
• https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a67ee11c-861c-4126-aa5a-4dec6174f6eb
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
James Callahan, Recruiter
mailto:JCallahan@clackamas.us?subject=RECRUITMENT%20QUESTIONS
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6177947
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