What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Project Specialist - Point Hope position at North Slope Borough?
Summary or Purpose
Perform various residential upgrade and maintenance tasks on qualified houses under general supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Remove, install, maintain and replace various residential building materials-including doors, windows, insulation, flooring, skirting, plumbing, vents, caulking, roofing, etc.-as directed by Housing Project Superintendent.
Read, interpret and follow directions as written in a project work order.
Assist senior Housing Project Specialists and Superintendent with home assessments and inspections as needed.
Become familiar with all policies, procedures and technical standards adopted by NSB Housing Department.
Report to Housing Project Superintendent for work on time and follow all instructions and guidance.
Keep daily project time diaries.
Load and unload material from barges, aircraft, trucks, and container vans as required.
Promote and maintain a culture of workplace safety and orderliness through adherence to relevant policies and rules. Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend required classroom training, including online or self-study modules, through Ilisagvik College, and maintain an updated record of on-the-job learning hours under guidance of Superintendent (Registered Apprenticeship only).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Awareness of basic construction practices in cold climates.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as attics, and in environments that may be cold, hot, dirty, dusty, etc.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to travel to North Slope villages for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in cross-cultural environments and relate to low-income, disabled and elderly clients.
Ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to learn new tasks.
Knowledge of North Slope Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge and demonstrated safe use of all necessary tools.
Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required
High School graduate or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Six months of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience.
Must obtain clearance to wear a respirator within six months of employment.
Must own or purchase basic tools listed on career ladder within six months of employment.
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria. (Must be able to obtain prior to promotion to Housing Project Specialist II.)
Ability to obtain clearance to wear a respirator within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain OSHA 10 Hour certification within six months of employment.
This is a career ladder position. Please contact North Slope Borough Human Resources/Recruiting Division for questions regarding the career ladder.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?
Which best describes your level of education?
How many years of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience, do you have?
If you have at least six months of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jack Frantz) or Immediate Supervisor (George Owletuck) for this position?
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jack Frantz) or Immediate Supervisor (George Owletuck) of this position?
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:
Perform various residential upgrade and maintenance tasks on qualified houses under general supervision.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Remove, install, maintain and replace various residential building materials-including doors, windows, insulation, flooring, skirting, plumbing, vents, caulking, roofing, etc.-as directed by Housing Project Superintendent.
Read, interpret and follow directions as written in a project work order.
Assist senior Housing Project Specialists and Superintendent with home assessments and inspections as needed.
Become familiar with all policies, procedures and technical standards adopted by NSB Housing Department.
Report to Housing Project Superintendent for work on time and follow all instructions and guidance.
Keep daily project time diaries.
Load and unload material from barges, aircraft, trucks, and container vans as required.
Promote and maintain a culture of workplace safety and orderliness through adherence to relevant policies and rules. Perform other duties as assigned.
Attend required classroom training, including online or self-study modules, through Ilisagvik College, and maintain an updated record of on-the-job learning hours under guidance of Superintendent (Registered Apprenticeship only).
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Awareness of basic construction practices in cold climates.
Ability to work in confined spaces, such as attics, and in environments that may be cold, hot, dirty, dusty, etc.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to travel to North Slope villages for extended periods of time.
Ability to work in cross-cultural environments and relate to low-income, disabled and elderly clients.
Ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Ability to learn new tasks.
Knowledge of North Slope Borough policies and procedures.
Knowledge and demonstrated safe use of all necessary tools.
Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required
High School graduate or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
Six months of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience.
Must obtain clearance to wear a respirator within six months of employment.
Must own or purchase basic tools listed on career ladder within six months of employment.
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria. (Must be able to obtain prior to promotion to Housing Project Specialist II.)
Ability to obtain clearance to wear a respirator within six months of employment.
Ability to obtain OSHA 10 Hour certification within six months of employment.
This is a career ladder position. Please contact North Slope Borough Human Resources/Recruiting Division for questions regarding the career ladder.
THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract. Your signature indicates that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.
Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.
Benefits Do Not Apply To Temporary Employees.
01
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application. Do you certify that you understand the above information?
- Yes
- No
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctorate
How many years of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience, do you have?
- No experience
- Less than 6 months
- 6 months to less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years to less than 4 years
- 4 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
If you have at least six months of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
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Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.
- Yes
- No
To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Jack Frantz) or Immediate Supervisor (George Owletuck) for this position?
- Yes
- No
If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:
- Father
- Father-in-Law
- Step-Father
- Mother
- Mother-in-Law
- Step-Mother
- Brother
- Brother-in-Law
- Step-Brother
- Sister
- Sister-in-Law
- Step-Sister
- Son
- Son-in-Law
- Step-Son
- Daughter
- Daughter-in-Law
- Step-Daughter
- Wife
- Husband
Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Jack Frantz) or Immediate Supervisor (George Owletuck) of this position?
- Yes
- No
If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:
- Department Director
- Immediate Supervisor
- Required Question