Housing Rehabilitation Specialist - Promotional

The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist performs a variety of specialized and technically detailed assignments relatehd te operation of federal, state, and locally funded housing rehabilitation programs. Responsible for participating in the development of program policies and procedures, the Housing Rehabilitation Specialist determines eligibility of property owners; organizes construction finance documents, plans, and specifications for building repairs; and performs inspections.

Other typical duties of the position include: 

• Analyzing the condition of property through on-site inspections
• Reviewing plans and preparing specifications for housing rehabilitation work
• Overseeing construction rehabilitation programs and projects
• Explaining program and project details to clients 
• Submitting plans for building permit issuance
• Consulting with financial institutions, appraisers, and title companies when required
• Preparing loan and grant documents

In addition to initiative and excellent communication and problem-solving skills, the ideal Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will possess: 
 

• Experience working with housing rehabilitation programs, conducting property inspections, and managing project workflow and adherence to project schedules 
• Working knowledge of the general provisions of the uniform building, housing, plumbing, electrical and mechanical codes and ordinances, and related state and local codes and ordinances
• Experience working with programs that include federal, state, and local grant funding
• Working knowledge of reading and understanding residential blueprints and structural design and surveying records 
• The ability to present materials to stakeholders including community organizations, and be comfortable in public speaking
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time Housing Rehabilitation Specialist vacancy in the Community Development Commission. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list. 
 

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include the ability to read and write English and make basic arithmetic calculations at the level required for successful job performance and three years of work experience as a licensed contractor.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Bilingual Designation: Designated positions may require the ability to speak, read, and write a language in addition to English.Considerable knowledge of: the purpose and processing of the variety of forms and documents related to construction finance contracts; English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and composition; housing rehabilitation principles, techniques, and terminology; principles of housing rehabilitation finance; tools, materials, practices, and techniques used in the building and construction trades.

Working knowledge of: the general provisions of the uniform building, housing, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes and ordinances, and related state and local codes and ordinances; modern building and construction methods and materials and their quality as it relates to state and County codes and ordinances; the use of computerized equipment and specific systems used within the Commission.

Knowledge of: laws, resolutions, and rules governing federally assisted housing programs.

Ability to: analyze the condition of property through on-site inspections; prepare plans and specifications for housing rehabilitation work; analyze housing rehabilitation finance alternatives in order to evaluate program effectiveness and cost benefits; read construction blueprints, drawings, maps, and plans; establish and maintain effective working relationships with program clients, contractors, community groups, other employees, representatives of other agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds; maintain confidentiality of restricted information; manage time effectively; make oral and written presentations to diverse groups and organizations;  use computerized equipment.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: DP
HR Technician: KK