Housing Rehab Coordinator

Olmsted-County,-Mn; Minnesota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Olmsted County is seeking a coordinator to manage property rehabilitation programs and related funding. Under supervision, you will coordinate HUD-backed projects, evaluate properties, prepare cost estimates, and liaise with property owners and contractors to ensure compliance with plans and codes.

The role requires a degree in architecture/engineering/construction or related field (or equivalent experience), and a mix of education and experience to meet five years of work in rehab programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction science or related field plus 1 year experience in a similar role.
• Associate's degree in building trades plus 3 years experience in a similar role.
• A combination of education and experience equal to five years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Determine client eligibility, evaluate property, and analyze cost of work required.
• Prepare construction specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspect work for compliance with plans, materials, and quality.
• Explain programs to the public and assist with bids from contractors.
• Write grant and loan agreements and assist with funding applications.
• Prepare summary reports with photos, descriptions, cost analysis and financing.
• Process payments, inspection reports, certificates of acceptance, and lien waivers.
• Train staff on documentation and processes.
• Assist with surveys to locate low-income property owners.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Housing rehab knowledge

Building code knowledge

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Plan/spec interpretation

Organizational skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/engineering/construction science or related field

Associate's degree in building trades

Combination of education and experience equal to five 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.

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer