Rehabilitation Specialist II

Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

• This is highly responsible technical work of considerable difficulty in the inspection of substandard housing and other buildings.
• Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of managerial responsibility and from lower classes by its supervisory duties and advanced technical skill.

EXAMPLES OF WORK**

**This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job. Performance of lower level duties may be required..

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews plans, inspection reports and inspects existing structures to determine eligibility for rehabilitation assistance.
• Handles difficult assignments associated with the Housing and Community Development  Comprehensive Housing Program  through project closeout.
• Prepares cost estimates of construction  work; prepares, supervises and/or approves specifications and drawings of work to be performed.
• Assists in solving difficult and/or unusual problems encountered by other staff and trains Rehabilitation Specialist I.
• Reviews work write-ups item by item against work done on all jobs prior to issuance of final payment.
• Monitors and approves the work of subordinate personnel including estimates, drawings, specifications, work write-ups, record keeping and report writing.
• Develops policies, procedures, and methods that increase productivity, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Checks and approves closeout documents and files at end of job; handles invoices for payments, reviews payment  requests for correctness  prior to final disbursement to the contractor.
• Advises homeowners on all phases of rehabilitation and construction.
• Negotiates contracts between property owners and general contractors.
• Develops and maintains construction library.
• Attends work on continuous and regular basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma; six years of experience in building construction, or three years of service as a community improvement estimator; or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES

• Lead-Based Paint Accreditation/Certification must be obtained within the first six months of employment.
• Green Rating Certification is desired
• Possession of Class “C” General contractor’s License,  Building Inspector Certification, or Contractor’s Certification is desired.

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of Minimum Housing Code, Minimum Property Standards and trade codes as adopted from Southern Building Code Congress.
• Considerable knowledge of current construction methods, building materials, and labor costs.
• Considerable knowledge of the preparation of housing development project Requests for Proposals.
• An understanding that policies and procedures must be followed at all times.
• Extensive ability to understand and interpret residential and small commercial building construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to interpret and implement requirements of historical preservation standards and guidelines as they are received.
• Ability to organize, plan, and supervise the work of the Rehabilitation Specialist I.
• Ability in public relations in regard to establishing and maintaining working relationships with property owners and contractors.
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative in the performance of duties and responsibilities.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work related environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to perform sedentary work on an uninterrupted basis and perform work outdoors under various climatic conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work may be performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels or outdoors under various climatic conditions.

Note: 

May Require Assessment(s).

May fill multiple positions.

May establish an eligibility list.

Come join our team! The City of Gainesville offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to grow both professionally and personally.

All ‘regular’ employees are eligible for traditional benefits such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also offer great things like on-site fitness centers, tuition reimbursement, on-site medical staff and a wellness program to keep you healthy and happy. Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.

Veterans' Preference

Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans’ Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans’ Preference.

If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at [email protected] or by calling 352-334-5077.