Research Assistant-Home Evaluations

General skills:

Excellent written and oral skills
Excellent spreadsheet skills, e.g.,Excel, Access
Other basic computer skills, including word processingIdeal candidates would have some knowledge of:

Building construction methods
Materials of construction
Building specifications
Municipal housing, building, zoning, plumbing, electrical and related codes and Ordinances
ABFE and house raising
Estimating procedures for materials and labor
Thorough understanding of practices and principles of rehabilitation
Housing and environmental abatement techniques
Hazard Mitigation Measures
Inspection Techniques
Construction industry
Energy Efficiency REQUIREMENTS
Individual with excellent communication skills with 0 to 4 years experience with rehabilitation of residential structures. The successful applicant will work on the Road Home program as part of the Home Evaluation Team supporting the team in a variety of areas necessary for rehabilitating residential structures in southern/coastal Louisiana. Education/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering.