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Home My WebLink AboutHousing Rehabilitation SpecialistUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Housing Rehabilita�on Specialist Department: Neighborhood & Development Services Division: Neighborhood Services Supervisor: Senior Housing Inspector FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 12 Job Number: 1226 Job Summary Under general direc�on, performs field inspec�ons of all housing maintenance and rehabilita�on projects for compliance with related codes and regula�ons. Oversees contractor improvements, prepares and manages contracts and change orders, maintains projects within budget. Oversees property nuisance mi�ga�on efforts. Performs rental inspec�ons as needed. Assists in the planning and implementa�on of owner-occupied and rental housing rehabilita�on programs. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Surveys, assesses, and analyzes resident housing rehabilita�on projects, prepares bid packet, and assists in awarding bids. • Writes detailed construc�on specifica�ons, updates and edits construc�on and program manuals, maintains detailed files for projects. • Complies with federal grant requirements for projects including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships, and lead hazard control. • Provides project management to ensure preventa�ve maintenance and rehabilita�on projects are completed according to standards, reviews and approves change orders, processes payment to contractors, maintains project within budget. • Provides property management oversight, arranges for repairs and maintenance services, collects rental payments, assists residents with financial assistance resources, and works with rent repayment plans, and tenant evic�ons. • Inspects proper�es prior to city acquisi�on to determine needs for property maintenance. • Oversees property nuisance mi�ga�on and works with all par�es to ensure successful outcome. • Provides rental inspec�ons and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspec�ons as needed. • Assists homeowners with rehabilita�on improvements for weatheriza�on, remodels, roofing, etc. which fit within HUD funding assistance. Updated: March 2024 • Researches plans, standards, specifica�ons and codes, and development of proposed changes. • Assists with the condemna�on and demoli�on of hazardous proper�es. • Provides informa�on concerning the housing, building and zoning code enforcement and procedures to the general public and conducts public educa�on and outreach. • Meets with building owners, tenants, contractors, developers, architects, general public and homeowners to answer ques�ons concerning code requirements, including pre- design mee�ngs. • Meets with Development Services Building Inspectors and Legal, Planning and Engineering departments to answer ques�ons or resolve problems with different proper�es. • Maintains detailed files for projects. • Prepares rehabilita�on reports including expenditures and client characteris�cs and quarterly Housing and Urban Development contractor reports. • Compiles sta�s�cal data for inclusion in annual reports. • Recruits contractors for rehabilita�on program and maintains prospec�ve bidders list. • Conducts environmental review for all housing rehabilita�on projects. • Conducts Davis-Bacon interviews for community development projects. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in property management, construction, or building trades. • Cer�fied Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor cer�fica�on within one year of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Interna�onal Code Council Residen�al Building Inspector (B1) cer�fica�on within 12 months of hire. Interna�onal Code Council cer�fica�ons such as Commercial Building Inspector (B2), Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector (64), or other Residen�al, Commercial or Plans Examiner cer�fica�ons (B3, M1-3, E1-3, P1-3). Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, propor�ons, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to deal with upset customers and to explain code interpreta�on in a calm and understandable manner to the public. • Ability to detect defec�ve materials and workmanship and work well in a team environment. • Ability to effec�vely present informa�on and respond to ques�ons from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform mathema�cal func�ons in order to review contractor compliance with standards. • Ability to read and interpret plans and specifica�ons, blueprints, easement documents, design manuals and textbooks, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regula�ons. • Ability to record concise field notes and report progress. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to solve prac�cal problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situa�ons where only limited standardiza�on exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge of federal, state and local regula�ons and codes related to building construc�on. • Knowledge of materials, methods and prac�ces used in building construc�on. • Skill in using computers and applicable so�ware applica�ons (Microso� Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable Updated: March 2024 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Tracy Hightshoe, Neighborhood & Development Services Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________