NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
Brooksville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$49K/yr - $69K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to oversee housing development projects under the County’s State Housing Initiative Partnership program. The role involves coordinating with contractors, providing technical assistance, and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations for residential rehabilitation and new construction.
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Responsibilities
Prepares Scope of Work write up’s including specifications and cost estimates
Prepare and review of bid packages, documents, and facilitate the bid process
Schedule open houses and meet with contractors to review proposed projects
Provide technical assistance to applicants on all phases of residential and commercial constructions to include interpreting and explaining the appropriate codes, regulations, and contracts to recipients, contractors, builders, and other vendors and interested parties
Conducts routine and complex inspections of construction to determine acceptable design, workmanship, and materials used comply with contract provisions and applicable code are met
Responsible for arbitration disputes between contractor and homeowner
Coordinate temporary relocation of clients as needed
Act as a Liaison between contractor and client
Reviews and prepare pay requests to the contractor according to the draw schedule
Maintain communication between all parties involved in the rehab and/or construction process
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the contract, maintenance of insurance, license, and permit records on all contractors
May perform condemnation postings, pre-demolition property surveys, building board up inspections
Assist in various monitoring of SHIP, CDBG or HOME projects for compliance
Consult with handicapped individuals to determine and provide for their accessibility requirements
Perform all clerk and record keeping worked required for the project
Assists in the coordination of appropriate advertising of housing programs and activities, facilitating education and training classes, and marketing with contracted services providers, lenders, realtors, and other housing professionals
Assist in the development and implementation of SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan, CDBG Housing Assistance Plan, Disaster Housing Plan, grant agreements, and other housing policies and procedures
Research and prepare reports, memoranda, County board agendas, etc., related to assigned housing program
Provide excellent customer service through citizen engagement and assistance; presents a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor to the public
Perform all related work as required and be available to work alternate hours as needed
Qualification
Required
Requires graduation from an accredited community or junior college with an AA degree and five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Minimum four (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the development, rehabilitation, delivery and monitoring or evaluation of various affordable housing programs, grants, or related experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by current insurance carrier
Must possess and maintain a General, Building, and/or Residential State of Florida Contractor's license in active status
Must be able to pass and maintain all certifications and training courses for the position to include NIMS 100, 200, and 700
This position is subject to the Hepatitis B Vaccine and other vaccines as necessary
High level of verbal and written communication skills
High level of computer, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the residential remodeling trade, materials, and methods used in general building construction
Ability to recognize building deficiencies, faulty constructions, hazardous conditions and have the knowledge to write specifications to bid out to contractors list
Knowledge of the building trade and of stages of construction
Ability to interpret and understand established building codes as they apply to projects
Ability to provide internal and external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. Maintain a thorough knowledge of confidentiality
Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures established by the Federal, State, County and other funding sources
Ability to deal effectively in a politically complex environment with superior interpersonal skills and a sensitivity and enthusiasm for working with diverse populations, environments, and community involvement
Ability to lift and or move up to 45 pounds
Must be able to climb a ladder, step ladders and vertical extension ladders
Must be able to drive a vehicle to any location in the county as directed
Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be able to enter and inspect structures in varying degrees of disrepair
Must have the ability to access attics, crawl spaces, and climb roof tops
Must be able to negotiate rough terrain
Must have the ability to address and respond to a group of contractors when reviewing specifications
Must have good verbal, writing, and vision skills
Must have the ability to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections
Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment
Work involves walking or standing most of the time, and it is necessary to climb ladders and crawl under buildings
May experience irate customers, extreme noise, heat, and unpleasant odors, exposure to routine dust, heights, and unsanitary or unsafe or hazardous sites
Requires visual acuity hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception
Travel is required
Preferred
Experience in working for a local government or not-for profit affordable housing program preferred
Or must possess Home Inspectors License; open to certifying the otherwise most qualified applicant
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Voluntary deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Paid time off plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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