Housing Rehabilitation Specialist jobs in the United States

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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
  • City of Jacksonville
  • Jacksonville, FL OTHER
  • Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance?  Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment?  Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now.  Work for the city you love!!!
     
    The Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist.
     
    Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well?   In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available.   City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

    This is technical work inspecting and monitoring rehabilitation projects for the correction of building and structure safety code violations.  The work requires knowledge of the applicable building and structure safety codes as well as knowledge of building construction methods, practices, and procedures.  Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in working with and resolving problems between property owners and contractors.   The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and because of changing priorities or differing situations, the employee has the latitude to consider which of the many procedures should be followed and in what sequence.  Work is performed in both field and office environments where the risks and hazards are minimal, including use of ladders to climb onto roofs, inspection of crawl space of houses and structures, and exposure to adverse weather and terrain conditions during field inspections.  Operates standard office equipment including personal computer, tablet and calculator, motor vehicle, camera, electrical tester, and standard measuring devices.  The physical demands consist of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and walking at work sites for extended periods of time, working in confined spaces and occasionally lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.  The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established practices and procedures covered by methods and techniques and reviewed for quality and adherence to established methods, standards, and policies.  
    • Prepares reports on observed violations and identifies rehabilitation to be accomplished.
    • Prepares detailed work write-ups and specifications to correct deficiencies.
    • Inspects residential properties to determine compliance with applicable building codes.
    • Prepares cost estimates of rehabilitation work.
    • Inspects rehabilitation work while in progress to ensure conformance to specifications.
    • Makes final inspection to certify and ensure compliance with minimum standards and contracts .
    • Obtains release of all liens from the contractor and a copy of all warranties due the property owner.
    • Obtains a certificate of completion signed by both the contractor and the property owner.
    • Assists with promotions for citizen understanding and support developed by other program personnel.
    • Compiles and prepares documentation and reports on a personal computer.
    • Operates standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word, spreadsheet, and related specialized software applications, tablet, calculator, camera, electronic tester, and standard measuring devices. 
    • Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies. 
    • Performs related work as required.     
    • Knowledge of applicable building and structure safety codes.
    • Knowledge of housing rehabilitation and building construction methods, practices, and procedures.
    • Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing housing rehabilitation programs.
    • Ability to operate measuring devices, testing equipment and other equipment and 
    • tools used in property inspection.
    • Ability to inspect and monitor housing rehabilitation projects.
    • Ability to read and interpret construction plans, legal descriptions and related data sources.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word, spreadsheet, and related specialized software applications, tablet, calculator, camera, electronic tester, and standard measuring devices.  
    • Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to building construction and cost estimation.
    • Ability to communicate effectively. 
    • Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
    • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
    • Ability to climb a ladder, climb up a ladder onto a rooftop, and perform functions in a crawl space under a house or structure.
    • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.  
    • Four (4) years of education and/or experience in housing construction or inspection or in the construction trades, which must have included 
    • At least one (1)  year of construction specification writing and cost estimating.
       
    LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
    • A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.  
    • Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • The probationary period for this class is six months.  
    • Must furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.   
    A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov.    Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application.  Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.   
     
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    Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
     
    If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge.  You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:  http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
     
    If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
     
    Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
    Attention:  Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
    11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
    Largo, FL  33778-1630
    Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
     


     
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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
  • City of Holbrook
  • Holbrook, AZ PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • This is a Grant Funded Position. Starting out part-time, 20-30 hrs a week with the potential of moving into full time. Job Summary: Performs journey-level technical work in the inspection of substanda...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
  • City of Wilson
  • Wilson, NC FULL_TIME
  • JOB This position coordinates building construction and renovation projects for the department. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Major DutiesPerforms technical work in the inspection and rehabilitation of dwelling u...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
  • City of Waco
  • Waco, TX FULL_TIME
  • Minimum Starting Salary is $22.63 per hour depending on experience.WHY WORK FOR WACO:Meaningful and challenging workMake a difference and improve communitiesCompetitive Salary and BenefitsFull Range o...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Housing Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. (RSS)
  • Liberty, NY FULL_TIME
  • Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. is seeking to fill a full time Housing Specialist position in our non-licensed supportive housing apartment program for adults in Liberty, New York. Candidate mus...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Housing Specialist
  • Native American Rehabilitation Assoc. of the NW
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community? At NARA NW, we are dedicated to providing essential services and support to Native American and Alaska Nat...
  • 1 Month Ago

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  • OhioGuidestone
  • Columbus, OH
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  • OHM Advisors
  • Columbus, OH
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  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Embassy of Woodview
  • Columbus, OH
  • PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Battelle Memorial Institute
  • Columbus, OH
  • Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufa...
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  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, OH
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  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • OhioGuidestone
  • Columbus, OH
  • Where New Paths Begin Recovery is possible with OhioGuidestone. A leader in the field of behavioral health with a histor...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Radiology, Nuclear Medicine Physician/Nuclear Radiologist(Open Rank/Track Faculty)
  • The Ohio State University
  • Columbus, OH
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  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Manager - Life Science Research (OH or Remote Eastern US)
  • Battelle Memorial Institute
  • Columbus, OH
  • Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufa...
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Income Estimation for Housing Rehabilitation Specialist jobs
$66,806 to $87,715

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