Housing Rehab Coordinator

Olmsted County; Minnesota; On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County seeks a qualified professional to coordinate operations of property rehabilitation programs, community block grants, and HUD-funded projects under supervision. You will determine client eligibility, evaluate properties, and prepare cost estimates aligned with plans and codes.

The role also involves preparing grant/loan agreements, assisting with funding applications, maintaining case records, and producing summary reports. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction science or related field with 1 year of experience, or
• Associate’s degree in building trades with 3 years of experience, or
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates operations of property rehabilitation programs and HUD-funded projects under supervision.
• Determines client eligibility, evaluates property, and analyzes cost of work required.
• Prepares construction specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspects work for compliance with plans, materials, and quality.
• Explains programs to the public and assists with bids from contractors.
• Writes grant and loan agreements; assists with funding applications.
• Prepares reports, case records, and required local and federal forms.
• Processes payments, inspection reports, and lien waivers.
• Trains staff on documentation and processes.
• Assists with surveys to identify low-income property owners.

Skills

Housing rehabilitation knowledge

Building codes

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Read plans and specifications

Organize and prioritize work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction science or related field

Associate’s degree in building trades field

Combination of education and experience (5 years)

Job description

Expected starting salary range $34.62 to $46.23. Full range $34.62 to $57.83.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction science or related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. OR Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a building trades field and three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years. Under direct supervision, coordinates operations of various property rehabilitation programs, community block grants, and the rehabilitation of properties. Collaborates with property owners in designated rehabilitation project areas using grants, loans, and interest subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

• Determines client eligibility, evaluates property, and analyses the cost of work required. Prepares construction specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspects work for compliance with plans, materials, and quality.
• Explains programs to the public. Determines eligibility of low-income homes to meet local code and ordinances. Assists owners in selecting and obtaining bids from contractors.
• Writes grant and loan agreements for local officials and property owners. Assists with applications for additional State and Federal funding.
• Prepares summary reports containing photographs, descriptions, cost analysis and financing. Compiles and maintains case records and work summaries. Prepares required local and federal forms.
• Processes payments, inspection reports, certificates of acceptance, and lien waivers.
• Trains staff on documentation and processes.
• Assists with conducting surveys and studies to locate low-income property owners.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Knowledge of practices and techniques of housing rehabilitation and construction work.
• Knowledge of building codes and ordinances.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in project management.
• Ability to identify and resolve construction defects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and related codes.
• Ability to establish maintain effective working others.
• Ability to write narrative reports.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.

Persons with disabilities:

the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Office environment: X
• Outdoors environment: X
• Exposure to weather: X
• Sitting: X
• Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling, handling: X
• Typing/data entry: X
• Talking, hearing: X
• Operate vehicle: X
• Close and distance vision, field of vision: X
• Depth perception, accommodation: X
• Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force): X
• Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force): X
• Proximity to moving, mechanical parts: X

An Equal Opportunity Employer