Field Liaison - Demolition Department (Administrative Special Services Staff )

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Field Liaison - Demolition Department (Administrative Special Services Staff )

Salary

$54,982.00 Annually

Location

DPSH, MI

Job Type

Special Service-Temp Seasonal (usually fulltime)

Job Number

20243929102DEMOssl

Department

Detroit Demolition

Opening Date

02/14/2025

Closing Date

3/7/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

9801-Administrative Special Service-Non-Exempt

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Description

CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEPARTMENT

FIELD LIAISON

TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIAL SERVICES (TASS)

The City of Detroit Demolition Department respectfully requests applications/resumes for an open position of Field Liaison. This position sits within the Planning & Strategy Division of the Demolition Department.

The Field Liaison position is intended for persons interested in a historic opportunity to work with the largest blight elimination program in the nation. The Detroit Demolition Program is responsible for the remediation and demolition of thousands of properties throughout the City.

This contract position is without benefits, reporting to the Field Operations Manager, with a direct line to the Field Superintendent.

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

This appointment term is based on the availability of the grant funds.

Examples of Duties

Demolition

• Regularly monitor all aspects of pre and post-demolition activity to ensure full compliance with but not limited to:

• The demolition contract/scope of service as well as any other contracts and scopes of services that may be implemented as part of the pre and post-demolition process

• The City Code, specifically 290-H

• All applicable State Law and Federal Law

• Record, document (written, photos, etc.), and report non-compliance

• Complete reports/checklists as requested using a variety of databases, that include, but are not limited to Salesforce, Smartsheet, and Google Docs/Sheets

• Survey property conditions and prepare reports as requested to include photos

• Mitigate issues at demolition sites

Citizen complaints

• Investigate citizens’ complaints as directed

• Evaluate the complaint as it pertains to the scope of service of the contractor and work with the contractor to mitigate the situation

• Document the complaint by photos and written documentation

• Conduct follow-up activity with the citizen and or contractor

Data Management

• Manage and interpret data

• Data entry into Salesforce

• Prepare reports

• Provide presentations of data

• Work with Microsoft products

• Review reports to ascertain work needed to address an issue a property(s)

• Monitor data for inaccuracies or discrepancies

Miscellaneous

• Work with contractors and residents via email, telephone, and in the field to address issues

• Accept and complete various assignments as assigned in a professional and timely manner

• Prepare both daily and investigative reports as required

• Monitor city email account throughout the workday

• Attend various meetings as requested

• Any other duties and/or tasks assigned

• Report issues found throughout the city with the Improve Detroit application

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

  LICENSE, CERTIFICATION AND OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employees in this class will be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle.

• Valid State of Michigan Operator License required

• Income Tax Clearances, as required by the City of Detroit

• Accounts Receivables Clearance, as required by the City of Detroit

EQUIVALENCY:

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• One or more years of construction knowledge and experience is preferred

• A person is expected to have problem-solving ability, planning and organizing capabilities, decisiveness, communication skills both written and verbal, direction capabilities, self-motivation

• These will be used daily both in the field and in administrative work as it pertains to the fieldwork

PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS

• Field liaisons will make contact with demolition contractors and residents in the field

• Contact will also be made with demolition contractors at various meetings

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

• Contacts with the demolition contractors and residents will be made regarding demolition activities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Physical activity will consist of normal daily activity levels such as walking, sitting, and driving

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fieldwork includes exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather conditions and indoor exposure to residential, commercial or industrial property in various conditions and stages of repair or construction

• Customer contacts require a neat and clean appearance

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• Work is assigned and reviewed by the field supervisor and/or superiors

• Work is to be completed as required to meet the direction of the field supervisor and the responsibilities listed above

SCOPE AND EFFECT

• To ensure that demolition activities performed by contractors efficiently eliminate vacant, blighted, and hazardous structures in the City of Detroit while protecting the health of community residents, workers, and natural resources

• The purpose of this work is to improve the neighborhoods in a lasting and meaningful way and, thereby, improve the quality of life for Detroiter

REQUIRED SUBMITTAL INFORMATION:

The following documents are REQUIRED for consideration:

• Cover Letter

• Updated Resume

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Essential duties may vary from position to position.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

  01

  Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• PhD/J.D.

• No Education experience

  02

  Do you possess a valid State of Michigan Driver's License?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you possess an Income Tax Clearance, which the City of Detroit requires, or are you willing to get one?

• Yes, I have an Income Tax Clearance

• No, but I am willing to get one

  04

  Do you possess an Accounts Receivable Clearance which is required by the City of Detroit or are you willing to get this?

• Yes, I have an Accounts Receivable Clearance

• No, but I am willing to get one

  05

  How many years of Construction experience do you have?

• No Experience

• Less than one year of experience

• 1 to 5 years of experience

• 6 to 10 years of experience

• 11 or more years of experience

  06

  Please advise if you have any experience using the following:

• Microsoft Office Suites

• Salesforce

• Smartsheet

• Google Docs

• Google Sheets

  Required Question

Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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