Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Performs technical work in the inspection and rehabilitation of dwelling units under the City's Community Development Block Grant program; performs related duties as required.

• Inspects dwellings under the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for compliance with applicable state and local codes and ordinances;
• Coordinates and oversees the repair and/or demolition of substandard or dilapidated dwellings;
• Makes periodic inspections of rehabilitation work in progress;
• Coordinates lead abatement as needed;
• Prepares requests for proposals;
• Prepares detailed cost estimates for improvement of structures;
• Determines those structures that are beyond economical repair;
• Answers requests for service and complaints by contractors and clients;
• Prepares and maintains records of inspections and related documentation; and
• Performs related work as required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED, with some course work or training in the building construction and/or inspection field; and
• At least one year of experience in building inspections or related experience, including some public contact work.

• Federal and local housing rehabilitation procedures and guidelines;
• State and local housing codes and standards; and
• Building construction methods, materials, and construction estimating and costs.

• Communicate orally with homeowners, contractors, and others in a variety of settings.
• Operate a variety of office and assigned equipment.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with homeowners, contractors, the general public, City employees, and officials.
• Perform work requiring good physical and mental condition.

• Valid NC Driver's License (Class C).