Housing Rehabilitation Specialist (Temporary)

BACKGROUND:
The City of Cleveland Heights is an inner-ring suburb of Cleveland, Ohio with a population of just under 45,000 people and a combined 2025 budget of over $129M. Much of the City’s budget has been allocated towards improving the City’s services related to housing, including allocation of Federal ARPA funds. The City is currently seeking a temporary Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to assist in program delivery for a one (1)-year period with the potential for renewal. 
SUMMARY:
The Housing Rehabilitation Specialist will work with the Senior Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to create detailed home renovation specifications and cost analysis for multiple programs. Incumbent will coordinate the renovation projects with contractors, homeowners, governing agencies, finances, and inspections from start to finish while complying with multiple Federal funding regulations. Incumbent will also address any complaints received throughout the project and establishing a solution. Finally, incumbent will maintain accurate records for all projects per Federal and Local requirements including invoices, checks issued, purchase orders, bid specifications, inspections, etc.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.

• Create detailed rehab specifications for multiple City programs that encompass Housing Code violations, demolition, Lead Risk Assessments, Home repair programs, homeowner requests, and accessibility requirements
• Establish cost estimates for rehab specifications for multiple City programs
• Obtain bids from contractors from rehab specifications created and award contract to winning bidder
• Inspect work performed by contractor to verify all requirements have been met
• Monitor a contractor database to monitor required licenses, certifications, insurance, and job performance
• Work with homeowners and contractors to facilitate and oversee the project from start to finish
• Obtain final approval from homeowner at completion of project
• Create purchase orders, invoices and budget adjustments, and release of funds for related projects
• Provide lead risk assessment for down payment assistance program
• Coordinate projects with the City’s Planning & Development, Housing & Inspectional Services, Building, and Finance Departments as well as Cuyahoga County Board of Health
• Provide reports for all projects including cost totals, job performances, expenditures, and total projects
• Maintain required certifications for Lead Safe Contractor and continue to review all regulations updates with federally funded programs such as HOME and CDBG
• Uphold the City’s mission to be diverse, equitable, and inclusive as part of all housing preservation activities
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• None

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:

• Federal, State and County building codes, ordinances and administrative orders applicable to building and construction trades
• Uniform housing code, building codes and/or ordinances applicable to the building trades
• State and Federal housing rehabilitation loan programs
• Rehabilitation labor, material costs and construction methods
• Rehabilitation construction plans and specifications
• The techniques and methods of housing inspection to locate health and safety concerns

Skill in:

• Excellent customer service
• Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Using a computer and related software applications
• Accurately and efficiently completing work

Ability to:

• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Analyze, interpret, and understand technical and statistical information
• Apply program practices to complex situations
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department, City management, other City departments, and others
• Interact in a pleasant manner with employees and the general public

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or any combination of education and experience equivalent preferred. Minimum five (5) years of construction or inspection experience required.

CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE:
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS OF WORK
The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week). The position requires reporting to City Hall most of the time, with frequent time spent in the field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. May require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Subject to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, travel and weather conditions.

The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.

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