HOUSING REHABILITATION SPECIALIST I

Salary - $48,411.00 - $64,494.00 Annually

Location - City Hall 300 Monroe NW GR MI, MI

Job Type - Permanent

Department - Community Development Services

Job Number - 139-0220

Closing - 3/1/2020 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The purpose of this job is to conduct technical home inspections and write project specifications. Documents and oversees home repairs for low income home owners, landlords, and non-profit housing agencies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Reviews project applications to determine income eligibility and property ownership, and conducts other verification work as needed
• Conducts technical inspections of owner and rental residential properties, ensures compliance with structural, mechanical, health, safety codes and standards
• Identifies deficiencies; makes referrals to other departments and community agencies when appropriate
• Prepares bid documents, drafts project specifications in compliance with code and other requirements, estimates construction costs, and prepares necessary documentation.  Ensures project specifications include hazard remediation work (e.g. lead, asbestos, radon, mold, etc.) in compliance with federal and state lead hazard control requirements
• Oversees housing rehabilitation and hazard remediation work, conducts site inspections, approves payment based on progress, recommends contract change orders, and mediates disputes between homeowners/tenants and contractors
• Prepares reports and other documentation on the progress of the rehabilitation activities
• Conducts Healthy Home Rating System Assessments
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Training and Experience

Required Education and Experience

• At least two (2) years of relevant college-level course work or an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in construction or a related field
• At least three (3) to five (5) years of related work experience, such as housing rehabilitation or construction
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Other Necessary Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• Certification as a Lead Abatement Supervisor with the State of Michigan. (If not currently certified, such certification is required within six months of hire.

Other Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Salary Range: 19A
Examination Parts and Weights:
Written test - 100%

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES WILL RECEIVE PREFERENCE IN THE HIRING PROCESS.

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