Housing Rehabilitation Specialist - Neighborhood & Human Services

**Close Date: June 20, 2022**

Performs building inspections to determine and enforce minimum standard codes and compliance, prepares rehabilitation work write-ups, specifications and cost estimates; oversees rehabilitation projects and inspects for satisfactory completion of work and performs related duties as assigned.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Technical field work inspecting and evaluating private dwellings for housing renovation and repair as allowed with HUD guidelines

Inspects private housing facilities to determine the conditions and extent of work required to insure compliance with program property rehabilitation standards, local housing laws and regulations

Prepares detailed reports and work write-ups including work specifications and job estimating of the dwelling. Prepares bid packages and conducts bid openings

Discusses with property owner and contractor/builder rehabilitation work necessary to bring dwelling up to code requirements or weatherization standards

Provides information, interpretation, and explanation of HUD regulations, the county building standards or codes to property owners and contractors as necessary

Assists the homeowner in contracting the construction rehabilitation work

Reviews and evaluates building rehabilitation construction to insure that specifications meet contract compliance

Assists with temporary relocation arrangements when necessary

Performs routine inspections of construction work to insure that rehabilitation work is progressing according to schedule and meeting plan specifications

Determines when rehabilitation work is complete and recommends final payment

Advises supervisor of problems for resolution or direction

Prepares memorandums and reports as required

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent and five years of work experience in the building construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Licensing Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence

Special Requirements:

Must possess one of the following as issued by the certification program of the International Code Council (ICC):

Level I Certification as Building Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Residential Electrical Inspector, Electrical Inspector or Rehabilitation and Preservation Inspector (Housing Rehabilitation Inspector)

Or

Level 2, 3 or 4 certification in one of the following trades (i.e.; Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical)

Or

Certification as issued by the Building Officials Association of Florida (BOAF) in one of the following:

Construction Inspector or Assistant Chief Inspector certification in one of the following (i.e.: Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical);

Or

Chief Level certification in one of the following trades (i.e.: Building, Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical);

Or

A general contractor's license would also be accepted. However, it must remain inactive while employed by the County.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
Knowledge of building construction and repair

Ability to read and interpret construction plans

Ability to discuss and advise building contractors and homeowners of construction repair practices and techniques

Ability to inspect and oversee the rehabilitation construction of dwellings making necessary recommendations for construction changes or revisions

Ability to learn local ordinances and codes

Ability to learn state and federal regulations as they apply to Home Investments Partnership Program (HOME), State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), and Community Development Block Grant Programs (CDBG).

Ability and agility to perform inspection work in all weather conditions

Ability to use independent judgment, analyze information and formulate recommendations

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the public

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to utilize all features afforded by Word processing software and other required software and personal computer equipment utilized by the assigned work unit

Skill at a journeyman level in application of principles and practices of building construction trades.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.