Housing Rehab Specialist

Job Description:

Housing Rehab Specialist

Description

Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, City Home Repair Division located at 414 E 12th St.

Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: January 7, 2025


Responsibilities

• Assesses single family dwellings to identify rehabilitation needs.
• Inspects homes to assure contract work is completed according to specifications.
• Develops solutions for difficult assignments.
• Briefs the Program Manager on the status of rehabilitation program projects in relationship to the division and objectives.
• Confers with persons in person or by telephone requesting service.
• Develops cost estimates that include both hard and soft costs.
• Confers with persons in person or by telephone requesting service or making complaints on matters of general importance to the department; disposes of cases handled in accordance with established departmental policies and regulations.
• Provides a full range of technical support services to participants and contractors in rehabilitation needs of the dwellings, develops recommendations for program procedures, changes, modification of technical requirements and applications for programs' completion.
• Maintains records and makes reports as required.
• Provides input/technical writing skills for updates to Technical Specifications and Standards.
• Monitors the progression of jobs for Special Projects, including change orders, customer complaints, etc.
• Responsible for Special Project inspections (HQS, Municipal Court Fund, Facade Program, etc.)

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction technology, sociology, engineering, architecture, energy conservation or a related field and 1 year of progressively responsible related experience in the applicable specialty; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess and maintain either a building analyst certification as awarded by the Building Performance Institute as recognized by Department of Natural Resources within 24 months of hire or a lead occupational license for risk accessor from the State of Missouri Department of Health within 3 months of hire date. Preference given to candidates with construction backgrounds in roofing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$23.98-$36.60/hour