Project Specialist

Job Overview

Perform various residential upgrade and maintenance tasks on qualified houses under general supervision.

• Remove, install, maintain and replace various residential building materials—including doors, windows, insulation, flooring, skirting, plumbing, vents, caulking, roofing, etc.—as directed by Housing Project Superintendent.
• Read, interpret and follow directions as written in a project work order.
• Assist senior Housing Project Specialists and Superintendent with home assessments and inspections as needed.
• Become familiar with all policies, procedures and technical standards adopted by NSB Housing Department.
• Report to Housing Project Superintendent for work on time and follow all instructions and guidance.
• Keep daily project time diaries.
• Load and unload material from barges, aircraft, trucks, and container vans as required.
• Promote and maintain a culture of workplace safety and orderliness through adherence to relevant policies and rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Attend required classroom training, including online or self-study modules, through Ilisagvik College, and maintain an updated record of on-the-job learning hours under guidance of Superintendent (Registered Apprenticeship only).

• Awareness of basic construction practices in cold climates.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, such as attics, and in environments that may be cold, hot, dirty, dusty, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to travel to North Slope villages for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in cross-cultural environments and relate to low-income, disabled and elderly clients.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in an efficient manner.
• Understand and follow directions.
• Learn new tasks.
• Knowledge of North Slope Borough policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and demonstrated safe use of all necessary tools.
• High School graduate or GED, or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Six months of general construction, labor, remodeling, weatherization or maintenance work experience.
• Must obtain clearance to wear a respirator within six months of employment.
• Must own or purchase basic tools listed on career ladder within six months of employment.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.
• Obtain OSHA 10 Hour certification within six months of employment.

This is a career ladder position. Please contact North Slope Borough Human Resources for questions regarding the career ladder.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. 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 that you have read this Job Description and understand the essential functions and essential qualifications of the job.