Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

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Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary

$50,000.00 - $51,650.00 Annually

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2024-05895

Department

NEIGHBORHOODS

Opening Date

04/04/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work inspecting and monitoring rehabilitation projects for the correction of building and structure safety code violations. The work requires knowledge of the applicable building and structure safety codes as well as knowledge of building construction methods, practices, and procedures. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in working with and resolving problems between property owners and contractors. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and because of changing priorities or differing situations, the employee has the latitude to consider which of the many procedures should be followed and in what sequence. Work is performed in both field and office environments where the risks and hazards are minimal, including use of ladders to climb onto roofs, inspection of crawl space of houses and structures, and exposure to adverse weather and terrain conditions during field inspections. Operates standard office equipment including personal computer, tablet and calculator, motor vehicle, camera, electrical tester, and standard measuring devices. The physical demands consist of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and walking at work sites for extended periods of time, working in confined spaces and occasionally lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established practices and procedures covered by methods and techniques and reviewed for quality and adherence to established methods, standards, and policies.

Examples of Work

• Prepares reports on observed violations and identifies rehabilitation to be accomplished.

• Prepares detailed work write-ups and specifications to correct deficiencies.

• Inspects residential properties to determine compliance with applicable building codes.

• Prepares cost estimates of rehabilitation work.

• Inspects rehabilitation work while in progress to ensure conformance to specifications.

• Makes final inspection to certify and ensure compliance with minimum standards and contracts .

• Obtains release of all liens from the contractor and a copy of all warranties due the property owner.

• Obtains a certificate of completion signed by both the contractor and the property owner.

• Assists with promotions for citizen understanding and support developed by other program personnel.

• Compiles and prepares documentation and reports on a personal computer.

• Operates standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word, spreadsheet, and related specialized software applications, tablet, calculator, camera, electronic tester, and standard measuring devices.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable building and structure safety codes.

• Knowledge of housing rehabilitation and building construction methods, practices, and procedures.

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations governing housing rehabilitation programs.

• Ability to operate measuring devices, testing equipment and other equipment and

• tools used in property inspection.

• Ability to inspect and monitor housing rehabilitation projects.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, legal descriptions and related data sources.

• Ability to o perate standard office equipment such as a personal computer using word, spreadsheet, and related specialized software applications, tablet, calculator, camera, electronic tester, and standard measuring devices.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to building construction and cost estimation.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to climb a ladder, climb up a ladder onto a rooftop, and perform functions in a crawl space under a house or structure.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Four (4) years of education and/or experience in housing construction or inspection or in the construction trades, which must have included

• At least one (1) year of construction specification writing and cost estimating.

  LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• M u st qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.

  OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• The probationary period for this class is six months.

• Must furnish and operate an automobile in good condition for use in City business for which mileage compensation will be paid.

  A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  The budgeted annual salary for this position is $50,000.00 - $51,650.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes

• No

  04

  Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  05

  If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

  06

  Do you have four (4) years of education and/or experience in housing construction or inspection or in the construction trades?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Which area(s) do you have experience?

• My experience is in housing construction.

• My experience is in housing inspection.

• My experience is in construction trades.

• I have experience in two or more of the above.

• I have experience in all of the above.

• None of the above.

  08

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of the experience you indicated in question 7.

  09

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience you indicated in question 7.

  10

  Does your experience include at least one (1) year of construction specification writing and cost estimating?

• I have a minimum of 1 year of experience in construction specification.

• I have a minimum of 1 year of experience is cost estimating.

• I have a minimum of 1 year in both construction specification and cost estimating.

• None of the above.

  11

  If you answered "yes" to question 10, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. Otherwise state N/A.

  12

  If you answered "yes" to question 10, indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. Otherwise state N/A.

  13

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  14

  If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

  15

  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  16

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  17

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  18

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

  19

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  20

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

  21

  If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  Required Question

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Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

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