Emergency Housing Repair-Maintenance Repair Technician

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

This position is responsible for property management for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. The employee occupying this position is responsible for managing the Emergency Housing Repair Program and for managing, maintaining, and inventory of real property owned by the Tribe. Work involves developing recommendations for proper utilization of these properties for the overall benefit of the Tribe in accordance with applicable Administrative and Legislative policies; and planning, directing and coordinating the work of the emergency Housing Repair Program, including application of defined policy and procedural program guidelines. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment, and action and is reviewed by the Tribal Council.

Requirements

Real Estate License preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of five (5) years experience in property management and/or land use-related activities involving property and/or plant maintenance and purchasing required; and knowledge of contracting for property maintenance services for a tribal facility is required; and three years experience working with construction and terminology of it required.
Knowledge of building codes and insurance needs, and the ability to create a budget and assess property needs for safety is required.
Or a satisfactory combination of education, technical experience, and experience in the field of facilities maintenance.
Intermediate word processing and spreadsheet experience is required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common property maintenance procedures, directives and building codes and best management practices.
Ability to respond to typical property maintenance emergencies and develop strategies for managing Tribal assets.
Ability to effectively present information to other public groups, and/or planning/land services-related boards and commissions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
Must be able to pass a background investigation.
Ability to work with sub-contractors.
Working knowledge of what role land use planning, real property management, facilities management, and building codes and GIS play in successful asset management.
Must be an enrolled member of the Puyallup Tribe.
Manual, and finger dexterity (with device if necessary)
Ability to run errands (with equipment if necessary)
Ability to organize
Culturally sensitive
Provide confidentiality

Responsibilities

Prepares an annual financial budget needs report on the physical and economic condition and status of Tribal real properties to ensure preservation of land valuation and acceptable use, including status of the properties occupancy rates and dates of lease expirations, etc.
Coordinates with the Realty Officer, the Land Use Division Environmental Department and the Business Office to properly plan and protect the physical condition of land and related assets to ensure a reasonable economic return to the Tribe.
Prepares analyses, reports, and conducts feasibility studies to develop decision options for Administration staff review and Council consideration for approval, including alterations to, or maintenance, upkeep or reconditioning of property.
Inventories assets on all properties, maintains property logs, prepares, as needed, short- and long-term leases, and monitors property management activities to ensure compliance with Council directives.
Provides assistance to Administration to acquire technical data needed to properly account for Tribal properties and taxes.
At the direction of the Council, and in coordination with the Realty Officer, is able to negotiate leases and contractor agreements to use Tribal property and to maintain the physical condition of real property including recruiting tenants and performing background checks as needed.
Employs or contracts for security, maintenance, and on-site management personnel in order to maintain a safe environmental condition of real property in coordination with the Land Use planning staff and the Building Official and Business Office for insurance needs.
During the acquisition process, work with the appropriate departmental staff to develop a property management plan for pending realty acquisitions per Tribal Council directions.
Coordinates departmental meetings and planning community meetings regarding the proper management and utilization of Tribal lands, including advice relative to financing, purchasing or selling of property that meets Tribal Council goals and objectives.
Creates and maintains general records and files for the department; and works to develop and maintain proper realty file systems.
Works with Administration, Public Safety Department and Building Inspector to create building codes and safety plans.
Provides technical assistance to staff and departments on planning projects where appropriate to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
Conducts research of problems and situations by consulting with involved staff and Department Directors, investigating policies and procedures, gathering background materials, and preparing reports for administrative and legislative consideration.
Tracks purchased supplies and equipment for use on properties.
Assists with contacting utility companies to arrange for transfer of service for tenants and notifies the Business Office.
Assists with eviction of tenants in compliance with court orders and directions from Administration, Tribal Council and/or Law Office.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Tribal Council to provide quality property-management services to the community.
Directs the Emergency Housing Repair Program. Insures that all applicants meet the funding source requirements. Evaluates each applicant’s emergency situation for repairs.
Prepares quarterly reports and annual fiscal funding grant for Administration and Tribal Council.
Pursues emergency housing repair needs for applicants selected for repairs; insures those needs are met.
Direct activities of workers concerned with construction and remodeling of buildings.
Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on the basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction, based on knowledge of various building methods.
Confers with contractors and subcontracts engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays; confers with contracted personnel to resolve complaints and grievances on the job site.
Director will work with Puyallup Tribe Building Official to assure repairs meet code requirements. Director and Building Official will have the authority to sign off on permits for Emergency Home Repair Program.
Performs other duties as assigned.