Construction Specialist - HRA

Otter Tail County is accepting applications for a Construction Specialist position.

The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the Community Development and Housing team and support the maintenance of the Otter Tail County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) owned residential properties as well as the administration of housing rehabilitation and new construction programs. This position is responsible for performing maintenance at properties owned by the HRA, including assessment of property conditions and identifying capital improvement needs, preparing scopes of work, participating in procurement processes, overseeing capital improvement projects, and conducting property inspections to ensure compliance with applicable program requirements and project specifications.

This position also reviews construction drawings and scopes of work, coordinating with property owners and building trade contractors, and evaluating and inspecting completed building improvements as well as establishes work schedules and priorities to meet directives and deadlines provided by the Project Manager and/or Housing Program Supervisor. The position advises property owners on project processes and requirements, responds to questions, prepares reports, and completes required forms and documentation.