Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Description:

Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $20.6191 per hour

The City of Waco Seeks:

The City of Waco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to manage and oversee rehabilitation projects under the Home Rehabilitation Program. This position will play a key role in ensuring that housing repairs and upgrades meet local building codes, program guidelines, and safety standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two (2) years’ experience in construction, inspection, code enforcement, or plan review programs required.
• Texas Driver’s License required.

Position Description:

Under basic supervision, coordinates and oversees housing rehabilitation, revitalization, and construction projects for the Home Rehabilitation Program funded by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and coordinates the application and approval process for home rehabilitation program participants.
• Supervises contractors assigned to the home rehabilitation program.
• Interprets program regulations.
• Serves as an information source for residents requiring lead abatement/rehabilitation information.
• Reviews inspection reports and determines acceptability.
• Conducts environmental and lead paint hazard risk assessments.
• Assists in the development, maintaining, and reviewing of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
• Assists with the program budget.
• Maintains and oversees the maintenance of program records.
• Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on the requirements of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
• Make follow-up inspections of housing units.
• Refers violations to the appropriate City department for additional consultation.
• Prepares cost estimates and provides assistance to owners of dwellings in preparing and reviewing cost estimates and/or verifying privately provided cost estimates for home repairs.
• Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on requirements for abating violations of the City’s Housing Code and lead paint housing related health standards.
• Coordinates lead certification trainings as needed for sub-contractors and other program staff.
• Coordinates and oversees housing construction, rehabilitation, and revitalization projects, prepares technical specifications and plans, performs environmental reviews and inspects projects to assure compliance with plans and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications