Salary : $74,749.32 - $95,401.32 Annually
Location : Main County Campus-3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-CNR0902P-SEP
Department: Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources
Division: Office of Energy & Sustainability
Opening Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionThe Office of Energy and Sustainability, a division of Snohomish County Facilities and Fleet, is hiring an
Energy Conservation and Repair Analyst. In this role, you will use a full range of professional field experience, as well as technical and administrative skills to conduct home energy audits, develop scopes of work for home improvements, perform energy modeling, and complete final home inspections. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and customer service skills, be highly self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
The Snohomish County Weatherization Program provides weatherization-related assistance to over 100 homes per year through many different methods, such as insulation, air sealing, duct work, heating repairs, safety repairs, and client education. We provide high-quality service to program participants to help improve the health and safety of their home and save money on their utility bills.
BenefitsSnohomish County will be invested in your success and growth. We demonstrate this by offering a generous compensation package to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package. Our benefits include:
- : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
- benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plan with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
- Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
- Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
- Holiday Pay: The County observes eleven (11) paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
- Other benefits include , , , , , , and more.
- : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
- Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
- Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Career development training.
Teleworking OptionsThe work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is also available. Telework options are subject to change depending upon staff and management needs.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Job DutiesSTATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
- Schedules and conducts residential energy and repair audits to identify energy conservation, health and safety, and repair deficiencies; analyzes and resolves technical problems and questions.
- Uses diagnostic tools to evaluate homes.
- Designs a cost-effective work plan to address needs and deficiencies identified in the audit; prepares, issues and negotiates work orders.
- Writes specifications, prepares cost estimates, solicits bids when necessary, reviews and approves bids.
- Negotiates changes to the work plan based on contractors' requests; monitors and evaluates the work of contractors; resolve client complaints and mediates contractor/client disputes.
- Identifies and mitigates building codes, land use, landlord/tenant act and public health variances.
- Manages inter-agency cooperative projects.
- Inspects residences to ensure satisfactory completion of contracted work in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Educates clients on energy conservation principles and practices.
- Participates in the development of the program's policies and procedures.
- Trains contractors and crew in new technologies and techniques.
- Updates and maintains computer entries of weatherization unit's activities; prepares audit reports.
- Serves as liaison between clients, contractors, federal, state and county government agencies relating to energy conservation methods, practices and project development.
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings, committees and task forces.
- Performs other duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsTwo (2) year degree in construction management, energy management or related field; AND two (2) years of experience in residential building construction related to energy conversation or sustainability; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.
Applicants must obtain certification as a Building Performance Institute (B.P.I.) Building Analyst (BA), Energy Auditor (EA) or a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) within 60 days of employment.
Applicants must obtain certifications in the Department of Energy Mold Protocol training and the Montana State University "Lead Based Paint Work Safety" or equivalent Lead RRP certification within 30 days of employment.
Additional InformationKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- energy conservation theory and practices
- heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) principles and methods
- residential and commercial construction principles, practices and methods
- Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Electrical Code (NEC)
- state and utility weatherization program requirements
- HUD housing rehabilitation standards
- energy conservation and repair audit methods
- combustion safety testing and use of pressure diagnostic tools
Ability to:
- use blower door and pressure diagnostic tools
- conduct energy conservation and repair audit methods
- communicate effectively in both oral and written communications
- serve an economically, politically and culturally diverse client base with tact and diplomacy
- use computers
- understand and apply work related ordinances, codes and regulations
- recognize and reduce health and safety hazards
SUPERVISION
Employees receive direction from a Human Services Specialist III or administrator as assigned. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. The employee plans and carries out successive steps and resolves problems in accordance with instructions, policies and accepted practices. The work is reviewed through reports, conferences and meetings.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at sites throughout the county. The work may involve climbing ladders to inspect attics, working in confined crawl spaces or working in homes in deteriorating condition. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?
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Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?
- Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver's License
- No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
- No, I do not have the ability to obtain one
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What is your highest level of education in construction management, energy management or related field?
- No degree
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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How many years of training and/or experience do you have in residential building construction related to energy conversation or sustainability that will provide the required knowledge and abilities for the position?
- No experience to less than two (2) years experience
- Two (2) years to less than four (4) years experience
- Four (4) or more years experience
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Do you hold, or can you obtain within 60 days of employment, a current Building Performance Institute (BPI) auditor certification?
