HERS Rater (Energy Rater w/ Cal Certs or CHEERS)

Job Description

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities

The HERS Rater HERS Rater is also required to perform field testing (HERS) to verify

compliance with California Title 24

Site inspections require the ability to view all the pertinent areas of buildings under

construction, review and understand California Title-24 Compliance Documentation,

testing and sampling protocols.

The HERS Rater must be able to work independently, setting their own schedule while

meeting the needs of our clients. The ideal candidate will be engaged and attentive to

deadlines.

Must be able to work constructively and collaboratively with the Client Design and

Operations Team and with the superintendent, trade workers, suppliers, manufacturers’

representatives, design professionals, and developer management to achieve the best

possible results.

Must be able to communicate and work collaboratively with California Title 24 Registry

CHEERS and CAL Certs) personnel.

Must be able to read, understand, and interpret architectural and engineering drawings,

details of wood framed construction projects and Title 24 Compliance documents

including CF1R forms and other relevant documents. -The ability to review project

drawings for missing or poor details of window installation, water intrusion, sound

transmission, fire related issues, roof structures, and other high-risk areas is critical to

the proper performance of the job.

Shall be knowledgeable of code requirements, including California Title 24 and regional

trade practices and manufacturers’ installation requirements for common materials.

Atlantic Pacific Build Group

Must be able to identify correct, or incorrect, installation methods in the field with special

emphasis on the weather envelope. A clear understanding of building component products with

a strong knowledge of residential HVAC systems.

Must have a solid working knowledge of industry standard practices for the installation of

stucco, lath, windows, doors, decks / balconies, flashing, roofs, air conditioning, heating and

ventilation systems as well as thermal insulation installation in accordance with California Title

Physical requirements may include climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, standing, lifting,

hearing, speaking, driving, and manual dexterity.

o Climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolds.

o Work in buildings with unsafe or incomplete structures and systems.

o Work on roofs and other uneven surfaces.

o Work on uneven ground conditions with partially incomplete excavation.

o Work carrying and placing test equipment up to 35 pounds.

o Sitting 20% to 50%

o Standing 40% to 80%

o Walking 35% to 80%

o Climbing 15% to 45%

o Driving 10% to 50%

o Reaching 10% to 40%

o Lifting 5% to 25% (max 35# plans)

o Walking on uneven surfaces (roof or ground) 30% to 70%

Work environment includes office, field and construction site environments, and travel from site

to site. While outdoors, the employee occasionally works in inclement weather conditions, near

moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, wet and / or humid conditions, fumes, or

airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise

level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office and loud outside.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary.

Qualifications

Current HERS Rater Certification (Cal Certs and CHEERS).

Energy Star™ MF and SF Certification

2 years as an active HERS Rater within the State of California.

Current ICC License (B1) is desirable.

Strong knowledge of the CRC 2016, CRC 2019, CRC 2022 and CBC 2016, CBC 2019, 2022 Title 24,

Part 6, Energy Star™ and renewable energy.

Reliable transportation and a good driving record, as this position requires frequent travel to

and from our client’s job sites.

Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.

Ability to handle issues with diplomacy.

Ability and desire to deliver exceptional customer service.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Extremely detail oriented, well organized, and able to manage several projects at the same time

with speed and accuracy. Excellent mathematical, logical, and analytic thinking skills

Atlantic Pacific Build Group

License / Certification :

HERS Rater Certification (Cal Certs and CHEERS)

ICC License (B1) (Preferred)

Energy Star™ MF and SF Certification

Self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Licensing reimbursement

Compensation

$32.00 to $40.00 per hour, based on experience (full time position, Monday to Friday)