CDBG Housing Rehab Specialist

City of Springdale, AR; Arkansas; In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Springdale, AR seeks a Housing Rehab Specialist to manage the Housing Services program within the Housing Rehabilitation Program. You will oversee all reconstruction projects, coordinate inspections, environmental reviews, and bid processes, ensuring timely contract compliance and strong customer service for internal and external stakeholders.

You will maintain program policies, manage eligibility determinations, and lead coordination of lead paint testing and Section 106 reviews for

Competenze

• Knowledge of construction management, contract administration, and related fields.
• Must have valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Proficient in using a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

Mansioni

• Manage all facets of the Rehabilitation and Emergency Services Program.
• Serve as project manager and oversee all construction projects.
• Maintain and update the Housing Services Program policies and procedures handbook.
• Process applications to determine eligibility.
• Develop and explain specialized contracts between applicants and contractors.
• Conduct and complete Housing Quality Standards inspections for owner-occupied, single-family dwellings.
• Coordinate lead paint testing for pre-1978 dwellings as directed by HUD regulations.
• Prepare HUD environmental review forms for each project.
• Prepare Section 106 Review letters for older homes as needed.
• Prepare work descriptions and project cost estimates for each project.
• Prepare bid invitations; manage newspaper advertisements and bid openings with the CDBG Program Manager.
• Set timelines for scope of work and ensure compliance by contractor and homeowner.
• Conduct minimum two site visits during construction.
• Coordinate paint projects for organizations.
• Maintain volunteer lists and coordinate demolition/recycling of materials.
• Perform inventory and other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Project management

Construction practices

Contract administration

MS Office

Communication

Driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma with specialized training (equivalent to 2 years college)

Descrizione del lavoro

The incumbent is responsible for managing the Housing Services program as the Housing Rehab Specialist for the housing rehabilitation program.

• Provide good customer service to both internal and external customers; maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members of their own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive.
• Directly manages all facets of the Rehabilitation and Emergency Services Program.
• Serve as project manager and oversee all construction projects.
• Maintain and updated as necessary, the policies and procedures handbook for the Housing Services Program.
• Process applications to determine eligibility.
• Develop and explain specialized contracts between the applicant and contractor(s).
• Conduct and complete a Housing Quality Standards Inspection Report of all owner-occupied, single-family dwellings qualified for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
• Coordinate the testing of all single-family dwellings built before 1978 for the presence of lead-paint, as directed by HUD regulations.
• Prepare required HUD environmental review forms for each housing rehabilitation and emergency repair project.
• Prepare and submit letters to the State Historic Preservation Office requesting a HUD Section 106 Review of all single-family dwellings that are 50 years old or older.
• Prepare detailed description of work reports for all emergency repair and housing rehabilitation projects including preparing a project cost estimate for each project.
• Prepare invitation to bid forms for each housing rehabilitation project; Prepare and submit request for publications of legal advertisement to the local newspaper; Conduct public bid openings with the CDBG Program Manager for all housing rehabilitation projects.
• Establish timeline for scope of work, ensure contractor and homeowner are aware of the requirements and ensure that the contractor and homeowner follow the contract to completion.
• Conduct a minimum of two site visits to each housing rehabilitation project while under construction/contract.
• Coordinate paint projects for organizations.
• Maintain list of individual volunteers and organizations that have volunteered and/or are interested in volunteering for the Housing Rehabilitation Program and paint program.
• Oversee demolition of structures as identified, as well as work with nonprofit organizations to recycle materials.
• Conduct inventory as needed.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of a specialized field (however acquired), such as basic accounting, computer, construction practices and techniques, construction management, contract administration etc. Equivalent of four years in high school, plus night, trade extension, or correspondence school specialized training, equal to two years of college, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, standard office equipment and general building equipment.
• Ability to utilize both internal and external resources to obtain information and data necessary to carry out routine assignments and special projects.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management and staff.

Must successfully pass criminal background check, including but not limited to convictions, guilty pleas, or no contest pleas to violent offenses, theft offenses, and offenses against children.