County of Alameda

Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Technician (#2984)

Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1021 - Misc Prof/Tech (011)
$35.57-$42.38 Hourly / $2,667.75-$3,178.50 BiWeekly /
$5,780.13-$6,886.75 Monthly / $69,361.50-$82,641.00 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, the employee is responsible for marketing and promoting housing rehabilitation programs available through the Community Development Agency’s (“CDA”) Healthy Homes Department; coordinating various aspects of emergency repairs in single-family homes and mobile homes; conducting Housing Quality Standards inspections; preparing and/or processing required documentation, and performing related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Technician classification is located in CDA’s Healthy Homes Department and reports to the Healthy Housing Construction Manager. The employee is responsible for performing a scope of technical and paraprofessional duties for rehabilitation activities projects, and community engagement activities.

The Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Technician is distinguished from the Healthy Housing Rehabilitation Specialist series in that the latter classifications are conferring with, advising, and assisting property owners in programs for the promotion of healthy housing principles and the physical rehabilitation or minor home repair of structures while the former is doing paraprofessional work such as marketing and promoting housing rehabilitation programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, the employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each employee in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Conducts interviews in person or over the telephone with community members including property owners and contractors to describe and market available programs; verifies program eligibility; schedules/meets with property owners and contractors to conduct inspections for determining needed repairs and identifying potential health and safety violations.
Gathers and maintains client and project data in computer database(s).
Completes Residential Environmental Reviews and verify property ownership through the review of documentation provided by the property owner.
Assigns work to approved contractors and ensures that work is performed in a timely and acceptable manner.
Reviews contractor invoices for accuracy and ensures project documentation is complete prior to submitting an invoice for payment approval.
Markets programs through advertisements, announcements, and presentations.
Conducts Housing Quality Standards inspections or healthy housing inspections, assessments, and environmental investigations for community development programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience in the classification of Specialist Clerk I or higher-level classification in the County of Alameda classified service.

OR II

Education:

Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Development (“GED”).

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time housing assessment and/or housing inspection experience.

License:

All candidates must possess a valid California Class “C” Driver’s license and be willing and able to drive.

Special Requirements:

Lift up to 25 pounds safely.
Climb ladders or steps to reach objects.
Work from scaffolds at various heights, within reason, to perform work.
Travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
Have dexterity sufficient to handle simple, basic hand tools.
Drive safely and skillfully.
Conduct inspections in areas inhabited by domestic animals.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the “Examples of Duties” section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Basic home inspection procedures.
Data collection methods.
Community engagement techniques.
Connection between health and housing.
Basic understanding of construction methods, systems, and materials.
Basic estimating procedures.
Basic word processing.

Ability to:

Track details and keep a variety of projects moving forward at the same time.
Effectively explain housing repair programs to individuals from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Analyze and problem-solve.
Demonstrate decision-making, judgment, planning, and organization.
Learn and use computer applications related to the job.
Exercise sound judgment and decision-making, take initiative.
Handle a variety of projects at once while maintaining organized files on each project.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

DR:po 6/17/09

Newspec: 2984.doc

CSC Date: 7/15/2009

DRH:cs 4/27/15

Old Title: Housing Rehabilitation Technician

CSC Date: 7/8/15

IL:saa Revised 10/28/2024

CSC Date:3/19/25

BENEFITS

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1^st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.