What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Construction Specialist position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : Continuous
Salary : 20.03 hourly rate
Job Summary :
This position is responsible project management and technical work in conjunction with the City's housing repair programs, which have responsibilities both in the field and the office. The position also provides construction technical assistance for the Housing Division's grant-funded public facility improvement projects, its Affordable Housing Development Program, and related projects. Instructions are received when duties and responsibilities are initially assumed or new tasks are undertaken. The position reports to the Housing Manager and works collaboratively with the Housing Finance Specialist and Housing Grant Specialist to coordinate project schedules and workflow.
Starting Salary will depend on qualifications and experience.
Additional Benefits :
- Additional $3,800 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income
- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6.5% City match
- Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24-hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- May receive $2,500 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
- Flexible workplace schedule
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
Management
Technical
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment : 30% inside a climate-controlled building; 70% outside, including driving.
Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately four (4) hours per day, standing approximately two (2) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day. The job also requires frequent fine manipulations, reaching, repetitive motion, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds; occasional bending / stooping, grasping, kneeling, and lifting objects weighing up to 44 pounds. On rare occasions the work requires climbing, pulling, and pushing and lifting / carrying objects weighing more than 45 pounds.
Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to understand what others are saying in normal conversation and on the telephone. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others and speak effectively on the phone and while giving presentations to groups. Seeing : Ability to see and read blueprints computer monitor screens, inspect sites, operate a vehicle, and read normal and fine print.
Driving Requirements : Requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Technology : The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, scanners, printers, laptop computers, tablets, calculators, and all associated software. It also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including Word, spreadsheet, and database applications, internet applications, and database management. Ability to enter inspection information and complete inspection draws on an electronic tablet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Salary : $20