Salary : $25.76 - $33.48 Hourly
Location : City of Yuma, AZ
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2025-00015
Department : Planning & Neighborhood Services
Division : Neighborhood Services-30
Opening Date : 01 / 29 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Summary
- Open until filled with a 1st review date of Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist working with the City of Yuma Department of Planning & Neighborhood Services. The ideal candidate, under basic supervision, performs construction project management and inspection; assesses residential properties; and prepares construction plans, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for City of Yuma, Neighborhood Services Division (NSD), housing programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :
Assesses homes of qualified homeowners to identify violations of the City's current Property Maintenance Code and identifies and prioritizes repair needs; prepares construction drawings, cost estimates and project work specifications; prepares requests for proposals, reviews proposals, and chooses qualified contractors to perform specified work; Identifies home repairs which are eligible for correction, under the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) programs.Monitors and inspects residential construction projects to ensure they are in compliance with contract documents and completed in a safe and timely manner; coordinates with eligible participants; coordinates with contractors to ensure that projects are completed per HUD regulations and NS Policies and Procedures.Performs Inspection of rental properties to enforce compliance with the City's current Property Maintenance Code; interacts with property owner and tenants, prepares inspection report that identifies repairs needed to bring the unit into compliance with current code, and inspects repairs after completion.Assists program participants with questions, problems, and concerns, and responds within scope of authority; assures effective communications of project status, goals and objectives.Assists grant subrecipients with management of construction projects.Supports the relationship between the City of Yuma and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values, and the "Yuma Way", and complies with all City policies and procedures.Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, AND three years' experience working on construction projects or inspection, construction estimating or drafting OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of :
City policies and procedures.Methods and techniques of inspecting buildings, structures and facilities for technical compliance.HUD, CDBG, and HOME program requirements for housing rehabilitation and construction.Project, budget and contract management techniques.City residential building codes, regulations and guidelines.Construction document preparation and interpretation.Building permit process.Skill in :
Understanding and applying Federal, State and City statutes, ordinances, codes, and regulations.Interpreting CDBG and HOME documents and program regulations.Inspecting homes to determine extent and feasibility of rehabilitation of the residence.Inspecting construction work in progress to verify compliance with contract specifications.Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public, evaluating situations, and following City procedures.Operating a personal computer utilizing drafting (AutoCad), word processing, spreadsheet, and other proprietary software.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification is required within one year of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in standard office environment and in the field at a variety of public and private locations; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees :
ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 12.12% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 12.12% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .15% and the City contributes .15% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).SHORT TERM DISABILITYThe City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can't work for a short time due to a covered disability.
SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department.LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.0 to 5 years = 6.14 hours per pay day or 153.5 hours annually5 to 10 years = 7.74 hours per pay day or 193.5 hours annually10 to 15 years = 8.06 hours per pay day or 201.5 hours annually15 to 20 years = 8.7 hours per pay day or 217.5 hours annually20 years = 9.34 hours per pay day or 233.5 hours annuallySICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.PAID PARENTAL LEAVEThe City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday.New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January)President's Day (third Monday in February)Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)JuneteenthIndependence DayLabor Day (First Monday in September)Veterans DayThanksgiving DayDay After ThanksgivingChristmas DayAdditional Day in conjunction with ChristmasDEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income.TUITION REIMBURSEMENTThe City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and / or vehicles.By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and / or work experience section of my job application.
Do you meet or exceed the minimum education requirement of possessing a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
Do you have three years' experience working on construction projects or inspection, construction estimating, or drafting? (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the application)
A valid Driver's License is required at the time of application. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? An Arizona Driver's License will be required, if hired.
Yes, I possess a valid Arizona State Driver's License.Yes, I possess a valid Driver's License from a state other than Arizona AND I agree to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License as required.No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.This position requires you obtain an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector Certification within one (1) year of employment. Are you agreeable to these terms?
Do you currently possess an International Code Council (ICC) Residential Building Inspector certification? If "Yes", please include details in the License and Certification section of the application.
Do you have practical experience and / or knowledge and understanding of any of the following? Please mark all that apply. (Must be verifiable in the work experience section of the application)
AutoCAD softwareHome construction and repair cost estimatingBid preparation / request for proposals including plans and specificationsHome inspections to determine extent and feasibility of remodeling homesResidential building codesNone of the aboveWork is performed in standard office environment and in the field at a variety of public and private locations; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment. Do you agree to the physical demands and working environment of this position?
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