Current Vacancies
Maintenance Mechanic Village, Rental Program – Kotlik
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Village, Rental Program
Division: Modernization
Location: Kotlik
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Department: Facilities/Special Projects
Reports To: Traveling Maintenance Mechanic
Supervises: None
Compensation: Range 3
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Part Time, On-Call
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Traveling Maintenance Mechanic, be on call to perform skilled and unskilled maintenance and repair tasks on the Housing Authority’s physical plants in the village, including the grounds within the project site boundaries.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
- High School graduate or GED equivalent.
- Two years’ experience in mechanical, building construction – related field, and/or building maintenance.
Desirable:
- Yup’ik speaking preferred.
- Preference given to graduates of trade school program with specialization in the construction trades.
- One year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.
Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Job Requirements
- Basic knowledge of physical plant electrical and mechanical infrastructure and their operation, including, but not limited to, HVAC systems, water and sewer systems, electrical distribution and equipment.
- Broad working knowledge related to carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating and electrical systems.
- Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
- Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
- Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.
Job Duties
- Be on call to perform maintenance and repair assignments to equipment, structures, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
- Be on call to perform emergency, non – routine and preventative maintenance task as necessary to protect the buildings, apartments, grounds and equipment.
- Be on call to clear snow and ice from buildings and grounds by shoveling, operating a snowplow and snow blower
- Be on call to assist in moving heavy objects, such as refrigerators, stoves and other household appliances and other items.
- Be on call to perform maintenance of grounds by cleaning debris from the grounds.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Environment & Physical Demands
Exposure to outside weather, extreme cold and wet or humid conditions, moderate heights and loud noise. Ability to lift and carry more than 70 lbs., walk, climb or balance, kneel, crawl, talk and hear. Close, peripheral, depth and distance color vision.
Occupancy Specialist
Job Title: Occupancy Specialist
Division: Trial Operations
Location: Bethel
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Reports To: Housing Manager
Supervises: None
Compensation: Range 4
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full Time
Job Summary
Under direct supervision of the Housing Manager, ensures that tenants meet eligibility certifications for the Housing Authority’s apartments and the Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
Job Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid State of Alaska driver’s license.
- One year experience in counseling homebuyers, tenants or related duties.
- Two years of experience in homebuyer eligibility or related work.
- Willing and able to travel to remote villages throughout the year.
Desirable:
- Yup’ik speaking preferred.
- One year experience in a computerized office setting and familiarity with MS Office programs including: Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Windows Operating Systems, Internet and related programs.
Duties and responsibilities but not limited to:
Job Requirements
- Able to become a Certified Occupancy Specialist within a year of employment after the six (6) month probationary period.
- Ability to work independently, accurately and detailed in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
- Ability to learn, follow and apply a system of complex regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to tactfully handle difficult situations with sensitivity and good judgment.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide and compute percentages.
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality of all information obtained through interaction with employees and client interactions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments, including schedules and filing systems.
- Able to become a certified State of Alaska Notary within a year of employment after the six (6) month introductory period.
Job Duties
- Assemble and prepare eligibility determinations for the Housing Authority’s apartments and the Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
- Conduct workshops and orientations for prospective and participants for the Housing Authority’s apartments and Mutual Help Homebuyer program.
- Determine verifications needed to accurately evaluate eligibility.
- Prepare and submit verifications to appropriate sources.
- Assist in developing forms, procedures and control systems.
- Interpret regulations and policies and procedures of the Housing Authority to resolve resident and landlord complaints and problems.
- Provide budgeting, money management, community resources and services, counseling to participants in the Mutual Help Homebuyer program in respect to the Mutual Help Agreement, Occupancy Agreement and the Mutual Help Contribution.
- Provide information and maintain Mutual Help Homebuyer files to enable the Housing Authority to enforce the Mutual Help Agreement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Environment and Physical Demands
Work environment includes normal office work with extended hours of sitting and operation of standard office and computer equipment. Requires regular travel by small aircraft and exposure to outside weather, extreme cold, and wet or humid conditions. No unusual physical demands. Occasionally, being able to lift 50 lbs.
Notice
Pursuant to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, 25 U.S.C. § 450e(b), AVCP – Regional Housing Authority agrees to give preference to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age, sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities. To be considered under Indian Preference, you must provide verification with your application and resume. AVCP – Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
AVCP Regional Housing Authority is an “At-Will” equal opportunity employer with Indian American/Alaska Native Preference pursuant to 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistant Act of 1975.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
These job descriptions reflects the AVCP Regional Housing Authority’s best effort to describe the requirements and qualifications of the jobs described. They are not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications for the jobs. 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 you have read the Job Description and understand the requirements and qualifications for the job in return for salary compensation.