Lead, Residential Quality Assurance

Reports to: Manager, Quality Assurance | Location: Southern California | Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt | Applications received by 4/15/2026 will be prioritized. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About Earth Advantage

Earth Advantage is a non-profit organization helping to advance a more informed and humane housing market. We work to ensure the US housing market recognizes the elements of homes that create climate risk and values the characteristics of homes that provide climate solutions. Our teams partner with entities across the country to develop tangible, systemic solutions for climate-friendly housing.

Earth Advantage is an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We are committed to providing an inclusive, non-discriminatory, and welcoming environment for all staff members, partners, subcontractors, and vendors. We are actively engaged in an ongoing process to identify and address inequities in our programming, organizational culture, community, and industry. We enthusiastically encourage individuals from Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds to apply.

We're proud of the culture we're building at Earth Advantage, and we believe in walking the talk when it comes to sustainability. We're currently ranked in the top 10 of both Oregon Business Magazine's 100 Greenest Companies and 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon. If you’re interested in joining an organization with incredible benefits and staffed with intelligent and dedicated people, this is the place for you. Learn more about our mission.

Who we’re looking for

You are a building science professional with great communication skills and an interest in home performance. You are an organized, analytical, inquisitive, and collaborative individual with a passion for energy efficiency and other sustainable building practices. You are excited by the idea of joining a nationally-recognized team responsible for implementing Home Energy Score programs.

Role description

Provide Home Energy Score Quality Assurance Provider role for Earth Advantage with the Home Energy Score California program.
Represent the Home Energy Score California program in the field, in written communication, and in regular meetings with program administrators. Conduct oneself with the utmost care and professionalism during assessments and in communication with assessors, residents, and program partners and administrators.
Conduct both in-home and/or remote quality assurance assessments and Home Energy Scoring. Successfully complete assessments and all associated documentation, energy modeling, CRM data entry, and correspondence. Perform diagnostic testing as needed, including blower door testing.
Review Home Energy Score assessments conducted by home energy assessors participating in the Home Energy Score California program. Achieve prompt turnaround time on Home Energy Score submittal reviews.
Respond to assessor inquiries and provide feedback. This includes technical support and score incentive application questions.
Provide QA/QC of program scoring activity and required energy modeling. Assist with refining Quality Assurance protocols, including with remote processes. Clearly communicate needed scoring corrections to the home energy assessor under review and ensure timely corrections.
Support recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of new HES assessors.
Provide information about relevant Home Energy Score California program requirements. Respond to changes in program requirements, as necessary.
Prepare documentation and compile data for reports and tracking. Produce and/or review program activity reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Required qualifications

Deep commitment to Earth Advantage’s mission.
Minimum 3+ years of technical residential energy efficiency and/or home performance experience.
Familiarity with residential energy modeling and comfortable working in software programs throughout an assessment or quality assurance process.
Comfortable in confined spaces such as attics and crawlspaces.
Excellent communication skills both internally and with external parties. Experience and comfort managing professional communications and relationships with external parties, including through business-to-business and customer services.
Self-directed.
This position is based in Southern California. Candidate must reside there and have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle.
Availability to work occasional weekends or evenings.
Occasionally carry and maneuver bulky field equipment that weighs 30-40lbs.
Consistent access to sufficient internet bandwidth for participation in virtual meetings.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor of Science degree.
Authorized Home Energy Score Assessor.
ECC Rater, BPI BA-T, BPI BA-P, or equivalent professional designation (current or lapsed). LEED for Homes Green Rater.
At least two years of experience in the green building, energy efficiency, or weatherization industry.
At least two years of experience delivering professional training.

Compensation

$70,000 - $91,000 annual compensation.

Note: This range represents the compensation opportunity within this specific Earth Advantage job class. Compensation for new hires generally falls in the low to mid point of the pay range.

Benefits

Earth Advantage offers an excellent benefit package including:

5 weeks Paid Time off
80% employer paid medical and dental premiums for staff and dependents (eligible 1st of the month after hire date)
Deductible reimbursement program through our HRA
Flexible Spending Account for medical, transit, parking, and dependent care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401k plan with match
Life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurance
Fully paid family leave
6 week sabbatical opportunity after 5 years

To Apply

Applications received by 04/15/2026 will be prioritized. Finalists must have eligibility to work in the US as Earth Advantage is not able to provide VISA sponsorship or have remote work outside of the US. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit the following materials to apply for this position (PDF or Word format).

Resume
Cover letter detailing qualifications (optional)
Three professional references (can provide on request, if preferred)

Apply directly at our website OR Email applications materials to: jobs@earthadvantage.org
Subject line should read: "Lead, Residential Quality Assurance - Last name, First name"

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At Earth Advantage we believe that climate change is a challenge that crosses boundaries of income, race, ethnicity, religion, age, abilities, geography, gender identities, sexual orientation, and disproportionately affects disadvantaged populations. We actively support and value diversity in company culture, the recruitment of staff and board members, and in our partnerships with organizations and individuals in order to propel the building industry toward a socially, economically, and environmentally just future.