Home Repair Supervisor

Travis County Health and Human Services is committed to serving the Austin/Travis County community. We aim to help low-income residents manage their energy expenses by offering weatherization materials, home repair services, and education. Our program aims to decrease energy costs for low-income households by implementing energy-efficient measures and providing services to enhance community safety. We strive to protect and create opportunities for the most vulnerable and underrepresented individuals. Provides daily supervision and coordination of on-site work performed by the housing services crews, volunteers and trade contractors. Plans, schedules, performs and assigns carpentry work projects, inspects completed work, and maintains records. Assists with preparing and monitoring annual budget. Administratively responsible for on-going or temporary construction-related contracts or programs, and/or grant funded programs. Performs all work in accordance with adopted building codes and using appropriate safety procedures.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a job classification within the Skilled Trades job family. This classification is distinguished by the supervisory and administrative responsibilities, the additional experience and the ability to perform skilled carpentry work. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. Supervises staff, evaluates staff job performance and coordinates schedules and assignments, authorizes staff productive and non-productive work hours, prepares and administers budget, prepares a variety of fiscal and administrative reports. Provides journey level training to staff. Assists in the development and administration of current or new programs. Serves in Manager's absence, as required. Coordinates activities to ensure efficient delivery of services. Manages and coordinates resources to provide effective and efficient services to ensure compliance with statutory applicable laws, rules, regulations and applicable standards and procedures. Conducts on-site assessment of work needed on low-income clients' homes according to the operating guidelines of the programs. Develops scope of work, writes specifications for and monitors contract work in the areas of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, weatherization and energy conservation, roofing and mechanical system repairs. Monitors purchasing and delivery of materials. Performs contract administration of the contract or project. Performs on-site inspections of ongoing work as well as final inspections to ensure that quality standards are met. Monitors appropriate contracts, grants, etc. to ensure compliance. Coordinates construction activities with internal and external governmental agencies (City, State, and Federal), non-profit and volunteer groups, and private organizations. Maintains client files for ongoing projects for purposes of scheduling, controlling expenditures and reporting program information. Prepares concise and accurate cost estimates. Resolves problems related to clients, contractors, etc. Responds and analyzes difficult inquires, grievances or complaints. Reports problems with staff personnel (including conducting performance evaluations) to Housing Manager. Assists in developing strategic short and long-term plans, develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities. Coordinates with officials to achieve those goals. Works closely with officials, department heads, multiple outside suppliers and other County staff, to establish procedures for the monitoring of contract compliance issues. Represents the County in attending meetings, community meetings, seminars, conferences, professional association meetings, private organizations and participates on related committees. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Associate's degree AND six (6) years of skilled carpentry experience, including four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience under the direction of a highly skilled carpenter performing duties equivalent to the craftsman experience in multiple trades (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, electrical) and experience in energy conservation techniques, including one (1) year of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience; OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Carpenter codes, related terminology, practices and procedures. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, energy conservation and subcontracting. Standard carpentry maintenance and repair methods, materials, tools and equipment. Residential construction and remodeling, including carpentry, heating, A/C and ductwork, basic electrical and plumbing. Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations, guidelines and applicable carpentry standards and procedures. Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Budget preparation and office management. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

Supervising others, including team building. Installing and maintaining of supervisory and senior carpenter work. Operating and using standard carpentry, plumbing, electrical work tools and equipment. Reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints. Calculating estimates of time, labor and quantities of materials needed. Proper and applicable safety practices, procedures and regulations. Working with others, including on a team. Explaining complicated problems in simple non-technical language. Problem-solving and decision-making. Both verbal and written communication.

Ability to:

Train, supervise and motivate employees. Write specifications for plumbing, electrical and roofing repair work. Interpret policy and procedures to employees and the public. Plan, assign, supervise and review the work of subordinates. Reason and make judgments and decisions. Understand and precisely follow both verbal and written instructions and communicate in a concise and effective manner. Work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team. Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities. Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, other County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis, occasional heavy lifting with assistance, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional crawling, working in cramped or confined spaces or areas for extended periods of time to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with hazardous waste, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents, toxic or potential hazardous chemical or substances, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, and high voltage. Requires work indoors/outdoors in all types of weather (excessive heat and cold). Requires working at heights from ladders and scaffolds. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours:

7 am - 4 pm, Monday through

Friday Department:

Health and Human Services Location:

5021 E Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required For questions about this position or to get updates on your status, contact: HHS_HR@traviscountytx.gov