What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Field Surveyor (1099 Contractor) position at Detroit Land Bank Authority?
Hourly Wage Range: $20.62- $27.84
*1-year contract*
*Possession of valid Michigan driver’s license*
*Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout Detroit using personal vehicle*
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small.
About This Opportunity
Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.
The Detroit Land Bank authority (DLBA) was recently tasked with completing a series of city-wide surveys of vacant and blighted properties. This is an historic effort to understand the extent of blight across Detroit and strategize methods to remediate that blight with partners across the city. The Field Surveyor will contribute to the DLBA’s effort to identify and triage blighted structures by collecting condition and neighborhood data on residential properties within the City of Detroit. Employees in this position are expected to work in groups of two or more to drive the city and conduct the survey using mobile applications and surveying software. The Field Surveyor is expected to collect data on a variety of property condition factors and will also be required to make triage determinations in the field to recommend properties for appropriate pipelines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
*1-year contract*
*Possession of valid Michigan driver’s license*
*Ability to travel to multiple sites throughout Detroit using personal vehicle*
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to return the city's blighted and vacant properties to productive use. We utilize a variety of Sales programs to make homeownership and land purchases accessible to Detroiters. Plus, we take our commitment to revitalization one step further with our Compliance and Nuisance Abatement programs, requiring renovation and occupancy to improve neighborhoods, eliminate blight, and combat real estate speculation. The Detroit Land Bank Authority works directly with individual buyers, as well as Community Partner organizations and developers for projects big and small.
About This Opportunity
Join our team and be a catalyst for positive change! We are seeking a dynamic individual passionate about community building, enrichment, and development to contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant and diverse community.
The Detroit Land Bank authority (DLBA) was recently tasked with completing a series of city-wide surveys of vacant and blighted properties. This is an historic effort to understand the extent of blight across Detroit and strategize methods to remediate that blight with partners across the city. The Field Surveyor will contribute to the DLBA’s effort to identify and triage blighted structures by collecting condition and neighborhood data on residential properties within the City of Detroit. Employees in this position are expected to work in groups of two or more to drive the city and conduct the survey using mobile applications and surveying software. The Field Surveyor is expected to collect data on a variety of property condition factors and will also be required to make triage determinations in the field to recommend properties for appropriate pipelines.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Collect/enter data using a mobile survey application
- Determine the general structural integrity, condition, and occupancy status of properties
- Take photographs of properties using a mobile survey application
- Make property pipeline recommendations and triage properties
- Remain in contact with Neighborhood Survey Manager if questions or concerns arise and for security purposes
- Occasionally drive pre-determined routes using a personal vehicle
- Be a respectful and polite representative of the Detroit Land Bank Authority
- Perform additional related duties as directed by the Neighborhood Survey Manager
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience with construction, residential rehab, property maintenance, or property inspections, preferred
- Michigan Residential Builder’s License, preferred
- Some experience in data collection and practices, preferred
- Real estate knowledge, a plus
- Strong knowledge of Detroit, and comfortable working in all of Detroit’s diverse neighborhoods
- Very comfortable using mobile devices and simple applications
- Comfortable working in pairs and teams
- Has reliable transportation for driving within the City of Detroit on all workdays (Mon-Fri, 9:00 am-5:00 pm), preferred
- Possesses a current and valid license to drive in the state of Michigan and a clean driving record, preferred
- Able to provide proof of current and valid no-fault Michigan auto insurance, preferred
- Excellent verbal communication skills and comfort talking with people
- Excellent time management skills, self-direction, attention to details and accuracy
- Strong commitment to the mission of the Detroit Land Bank Authority
- Willingness to learn new skills including formal training
- Willingness to work outside in all conditions.
- Paid Holidays, Sick Days & CTO
- Health Benefit: Medical/Blue Cross Blue Shield, vision, dental, EAP and short-term disability
- Free Parking
- Complimentary Beverages (water, tea, coffee etc.)
- Retirement Savings Plan (457-B)
- Certification reimbursement/ License renewal reimbursement
Salary : $21 - $28
