Housing Repair Specialist - Community & Workforce Development

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

21d•$23 - $31

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. The Community & Workforce Development Department works with vulnerable populations and minors. A Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card, a Criminal History Self Disclosure Affidavit, and a Central Registry background check are requirements for employment.

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.