Full-time
The City of Waco Seeks:
The City of Waco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to manage and oversee rehabilitation projects under the Home Rehabilitation Program. This position will play a key role in ensuring that housing repairs and upgrades meet local building codes, program guidelines, and safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Two (2) years’ experience in construction, inspection, code enforcement, or plan review programs required.
- Texas Driver’s License required.
Position Description:
Under basic supervision, coordinates and oversees housing rehabilitation, revitalization, and construction projects for the Home Rehabilitation Program funded by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs.
Essential Functions:
- Monitors and coordinates the application and approval process for home rehabilitation program participants.
- Supervises contractors assigned to the home rehabilitation program.
- Interprets program regulations.
- Serves as an information source for residents requiring lead abatement/rehabilitation information.
- Reviews inspection reports and determines acceptability.
- Conducts environmental and lead paint hazard risk assessments.
- Assists in the development, maintaining, and reviewing of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
- Assists with the program budget.
- Maintains and oversees the maintenance of program records.
- Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on the requirements of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
- Make follow-up inspections of housing units.
- Refers violations to the appropriate City department for additional consultation.
- Prepares cost estimates and provides assistance to owners of dwellings in preparing and reviewing cost estimates and/or verifying privately provided cost estimates for home repairs.
- Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on requirements for abating violations of the City’s Housing Code and lead paint housing related health standards.
- Coordinates lead certification trainings as needed for sub-contractors and other program staff.
- Coordinates and oversees housing construction, rehabilitation, and revitalization projects, prepares technical specifications and plans, performs environmental reviews and inspects projects to assure compliance with plans and standards.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
- Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.
