Housing Rehabilitation Specialist - Grant Funded (Inspections Assignment)

About the role

The recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Inspections Assignment; however, the eligibility list may be used to fill future vacancies in both Inspection and Administration assignments. The current vacancy is a grant-funded position. This position is federally funded and is subject to annual renewal. Classifications receive employee benefits, but these classifications have been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will positions.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting housing structures, which involves the interpretation of building codes; determining suitability of housing structures for rehabilitation/remodeling; preparing work write-ups and specifications, cost estimates, and change orders for rehabilitation work by contractors; coordinating the contractor bidding process and negotiating performance of work with selected contractors; and monitoring wage compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act.
• Providing lead direction and functional supervision to Housing maintenance staff and contractors.
• Explaining the housing rehabilitation program; assisting clients with and processing their rehabilitation applications; determining the homeowners eligibility for the rehabilitation program and qualifying them for loans based on their ability to repay; determining whether monthly payment plans or permanent liens are more appropriate; working with the City's Financial Services Department to establish loan payment plans; preparing contracts, deeds, liens, lien releases, and other legal documents; meeting with rehabilitation clients to review, sign, and record necessary legal documents; counseling clients and revising payment plans or subordinating the City’s liens to allow clients to refinance loans or to obtain second mortgages; establishing and maintaining project files to ensure documentation complies with HUD requirements and City regulations; working with other Departments involved in the implementation of the housing rehabilitation program; communicating with, and referring clients to, other local social service agencies for non-housing assistance; explaining rehabilitation programs to housing contractors, developers, lenders, and mortgage and title companies; and preparing related reports.

Requirements

This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
• Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Considerable (3 - 5 years) full-time experience in the administration of housing programs or as a building contractor, building inspector, or similar position, including preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Special Requirement: Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.
• Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:
• An International Code Council (ICC) certificate and/or graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Structural Design or Drafting, Building Inspection, or a closely related area is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking skills are highly desirable.
• Certification through the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is also highly desirable.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Full Job Description.

A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here. City of Mesa Benefits.

Application Information

• 01 Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You must include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.
• 02 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Structural Design or Drafting, Building Inspection, or a closely related area? You must include and detail your degree(s) and major(s) information on your application to receive credit.
• 03 How many years of full-time experience do you have in the administration of housing programs? You must detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
• 04 Please describe your full-time experience in the administration of housing programs below; including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
• 05 How many years of full-time experience do you have as a as a building contractor, building inspector, or similar position, including preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates? You must detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
• 06 Please describe your full-time experience as a building contractor, building inspector, or similar position, including preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates below; including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must also detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
• 07 Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
• 08 Are you bilingual in Spanish? If yes, what is your proficiency level?
• 09 Do you currently possess an International Code Council (ICC) certification? If so, please detail your certifications and dates on your application.
• 10 Do you currently possess certification through the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)? If so, please detail your certifications and dates on your application.