Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
City of Jacksonville
- Jacksonville, FL
- $50,000-51,650 per year
- Permanent
- Part-time
- 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.
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 . 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.The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “ ” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account.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: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:The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.