Housing Repair Specialist - Community & Workforce Development

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

3d • $22 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Repair Specialist administers and implements housing repair and weatherization services offered through the Pima County Home Repair Program, for low-income to moderate-income homeowners in the County.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working with government housing repair programs or in the building construction field.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• Must be able to lift forty pounds.
• Must be able to safely use a ladder.
• Must be able to use basic hand and power tools.
• Must be able to access confined spaces and be comfortable at heights up to twenty feet.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum three (3) years experience in a government housing repair program or three (3) years experience in the residential construction field.
• Minimum two (2) years direct experience with grant-funded programs.
• Minimum two (2) years direct experience in residential home repair, including energy retrofits.
• Minimum two (2) years experience with energy efficiency testing and monitoring.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Promotes housing repair and weatherization programs through outreach programs, presentations to and discussions with property owners and community organizations.
• Measures and collects data on home energy use and residential energy utilization and airborne pollutants.
• Processes forms and reports for Federal, State and Local programs.
• Inspects houses to determine need for repair and weatherization.
• Advises recipients of program services of their rights and obligations, explaining program policies and rules.
• Estimates the cost of repair, prepares complete specifications of work to be accomplished, and provides work write-ups.
• Performs on-site inspections of construction activities.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to ascertain completion of corrective measures.
• Advises residents on preventative measures necessary to maintain housing standards to minimize utility costs, and to avoid home problems and hazards.
• Explains program documents and warranty policy information.
• Mediates conflicts between homeowner and contractor and resolves owner complaints.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree