Job Description Summary

Department - Community & Workforce Development

Job Description

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED 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.

Essential Functions:  

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• 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.)