Housing Rehabilitation Analyst

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Neighborhood Resources Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Housing Rehabilitation Analyst. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits.

The City
Chandler, the fourth largest City in Arizona, is in one of the fastest growing innovation and technology centers in the nation. Chandler is a vibrant, diverse, fiscally responsible community with a supportive business climate that attracts global industry leaders, exciting startups, talented workers, and their families. In addition to being a great place to live, play and work our local hotels, resorts, golf courses, restaurants and ample shopping opportunities make Chandler one of Arizona's great vacation spots.

Why work for Chandler?

• Accrue 122 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, $3200 for part time employees
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible schedule/Remote work options
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Who we are
The Neighborhood Resources Department strengthens and enriches the community by providing high-quality services and resources through neighborhood revitalization; resident empowerment; promotion and celebration of diversity; City code enforcement; and excellent housing assistance.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration with excellent construction project management skills, an ability to draft scopes of work, develop construction cost estimates, and conduct bid processes. Understanding of legal and loan process and documents is essential as well. Our new team member will be flexible, well organized, respectful and compassionate towards other and will embody the Team Chandler values.

Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field; and two (2) years of experience in residential construction at the skilled labor or contractor level, preferably in the area of rehabilitation single family residential units; and a Housing Quality Standards Inspector Certification within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and Uniform Physical Conditions Standards (UPCS) Training within six (6) months of hire or promotion; and a valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) regulations
• Eligibility determination experience
• Experience developing Environmental Reviews that meets Federal, State and local environmental standards
• Experience conducting home inspections (will need to possess a certification in Housing Quality Standards)
• Ability to utilize program specific software such as OneRoof or Neighborly Software
• Spanish speaker preferred

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The position available is regular full-time position and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for four (4) months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 9/25/2023 11:59 PM Arizona