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WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; its a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization (HPO).

SUMMARY OF POSITION Under general supervision of the Affordable Housing Administrator, this position is responsible for assessing the housing condition and extent of rehabilitation needed; preparing accurate work specifications and cost estimates; overseeing quality of contractors work, while interfacing with contractor and homeowner; ensuring compliance with building codes and compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards; inspecting work product and approving contractor requests for payment of completed work. This position may perform other related functions as assigned.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs inspections on residential properties to determine needed repairs to address health and safety issues. Prepares accurate work specifications and cost estimates for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards.
• Prepares lead-based paint risk assessments and determines the proper course of action to remediate lead-based paint. Operates XRF machine to perform lead inspections and conducts lead clearance tests, as needed.
• Oversees the bid process, including walk-through at job site; explains and interprets bid items and program requirements ensuring compliance with Federal procurement requirements. Performs daily inspections of work in progress to ensure compliance with housing codes, building codes, and federal rehabilitation requirements. Approves payments to contractors based on inspections.
• Conducts final inspections when jobs are completed. Acts as a mediator between contractor and homeowner when necessary. Makes the final determination that job is complete, determines amount of penalty or incentive pay to apply to contractor if needed.
• Oversees contractor compliance with Davis Bacon and Section 3, where applicable.
• Develops technical aspect of Housing Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Assists in the evaluation of contractor performance to meet HUD regulatory requirements and City Rehabilitation program standards.
• Works with the City's building inspections and code enforcement department in resolving project compliance issues with city codes and regulations.
• Conducts periodic reviews of Housing Rehabilitation project files, working with support staff and the Affordable Housing Administrator to ensure all necessary documentation is maintained to meet HUD requirements.
• Implements emergency repair program, inspecting to verify need and authorizing immediate repairs to client homes, which have an urgent health or safety deficiency.
• Recruits new contractors for participation in the rehabilitation program.
• Answers telephone, does reporting and work specifications and coordinates meetings.
• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

Ability to embrace and embody the Citys core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and/or contractors, and people to whom service is provided.

Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.

Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.

Requires strong interpersonal, communications, and project management skills.

Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division and calculate decimals and percentages. Ability to utilize fractions, interpret graphs, and perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas.

Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems, interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standard to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Ability to exercise independent judgment of facts, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-determined duties, which are often characterized by frequent change.

Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates, and customers with respect.

Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to perform home inspections and planning for preventative maintenance, repairs, alterations, or rehabilitatio