Housing Repair Specialist - Community & Workforce Development

Housing Repair Specialist

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience working with government housing repair programs or in the building construction field.

(Relevant education from an accredited college, university or vocational technical school may substitute for one year of experience.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application. Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• 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).

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Incumbents must complete within one year the State-mandated Building Performance Institute Certification in the following sequence: Building Analyst Technician. Building Analyst Practitioner. Building Performance Institute Certification (BPI). In addition, the following must be obtained within one year: EPA Lead Renovator. EPA Lead Supervisor. OSHA 10 Certification. Basic First Aid and CPR training. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: 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. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.