Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, City Home Repair Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 22, 2024
Responsibilities
- Performs assessments of single family dwellings to identify rehabilitation needs.
- Performs housing inspections to assure contract work is completed according to specifications.
- Must be able to determine the steps necessary to address the rehabilitation or energy conservation needs of a structure with the health, safety and energy efficiency needs of the dwelling in mind.
- Develops solutions for difficult assignments.
- Briefs the Program Manager on the status of rehabilitation and weatherization program projects in relationship to the division and objectives.
- Develops cost estimates that include both hard and soft costs.
- Confers with persons in person or by telephone requesting service or making complaints on matters of general importance to the department; disposes of cases handled in accordance with established departmental policies and regulations.
- Exhibits reasonable independence, resourcefulness and initiative in executing assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains numerous records and makes reports as required.
- Provides a full range of technical support services to participants and contractors in rehabilitation needs of the dwellings, develops recommendations for program procedures, changes, modification of technical requirements and applications for programs' completion.
- Maintains records and makes reports as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction technology, sociology, engineering, architecture, energy conservation or a related field and 1 year of progressively responsible related experience in the applicable specialty; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess and maintain either a building analyst certification as awarded by the Building Performance Institute as recognized by Department of Natural Resources within 24 months of hire or a lead occupational license for risk accessor from the State of Missouri Department of Health within 3 months of hire date.
Other Information
URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.
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If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.
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