Rehabilitation Specialist II

City of Gainesville•Gainesville, FL

11d•$22 - $34

About The Position

This is highly responsible technical work of considerable difficulty in the inspection of substandard housing and other buildings. Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its supervisory duties and advanced technical skill.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; six years of experience in building construction, or three years of service as a community improvement estimator; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Thorough knowledge of Minimum Housing Code, Minimum Property Standards and trade codes as adopted from Southern Building Code Congress.
Considerable knowledge of current construction methods, building materials, and labor costs.
Considerable knowledge of the preparation of housing development project Requests for Proposals.
An understanding that policies and procedures must be followed at all times.
Extensive ability to understand and interpret residential and small commercial building construction plans and specifications.
Ability to interpret and implement requirements of historical preservation standards and guidelines as they are received.
Ability to organize, plan, and supervise the work of the Rehabilitation Specialist I.
Ability in public relations in regard to establishing and maintaining working relationships with property owners and contractors.
Ability to work independently and take the initiative in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
Must be able to perform sedentary work on an uninterrupted basis and perform work outdoors under various climatic conditions.

Nice To Haves

Green Rating Certification is desired
Possession of Class “C” General contractor’s License, Building Inspector Certification, or Contractor’s Certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Reviews plans, inspection reports and inspects existing structures to determine eligibility for rehabilitation assistance.
Handles difficult assignments associated with the Housing and Community Development Comprehensive Housing Program through project closeout.
Prepares cost estimates of construction work; prepares, supervises and/or approves specifications and drawings of work to be performed.
Assists in solving difficult and/or unusual problems encountered by other staff and trains Rehabilitation Specialist I.
Reviews work write-ups item by item against work done on all jobs prior to issuance of final payment.
Monitors and approves the work of subordinate personnel including estimates, drawings, specifications, work write-ups, record keeping and report writing.
Develops policies, procedures, and methods that increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
Checks and approves closeout documents and files at end of job; handles invoices for payments, reviews payment requests for correctness prior to final disbursement to the contractor.
Advises homeowners on all phases of rehabilitation and construction.
Negotiates contracts between property owners and general contractors.
Develops and maintains construction library.
Attends work on continuous and regular basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned.