POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Rehabilitation Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Housing Program

REPORTS TO: Housing & Energy Director

 

DATE: February 6, 2025

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Housing & Energy Director, the Rehabilitation Specialist performs a variety of duties relative to the Implementation of housing assistance programs within the WAMY Housing Programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Primary Duties

• Embrace and communicate WAMY’s heritage, tradition, and values.

• Inspects properties in order to determine eligibility of repairs in accordance with program guidelines.

• Prepares work write-ups and bid specifications in accordance with the regulations specified in the grant and WAMY program guidelines.

• Prepares accurate cost estimates.

• Monitors progress on jobs and addresses potential problems.

• Reviews the work of contractors to ensure that work meets bid specifications and work quality standards in accordance with program rules.

• Inspects property while work is in progress to assure that authorized work has been properly completed and is within the provisions of the contract.

• Acts as liaison with contractor, clients, and program staff.

• Maintains/organizes proper inspection records for each assigned property.

• Participates in staff development and training activities related to program responsibilities.

• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours.

• Attend and assist with WAMY event opportunities and other community events to promote the organization.

• Follow agency safety procedures for operating fleet vehicles.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Housing and Energy Director and as required to effectively carry out WAMY programs and activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, the individual must demonstrate the following.

• Thorough knowledge of practices, techniques, materials and tools utilized in the building trade.

• Thorough knowledge of property maintenance, building codes and construction methods.

• Thorough knowledge of residential construction trades utilized in the home rehabilitation field.

• Knowledge of construction contract licensing, insurance and registration.

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and building codes.

• Ability to accurately prepare and critique job specifications and to prepare detailed bid and cost estimates of home rehabilitation activities.

• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, the public and other employees.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of client contract and files.

• Proficient in oral and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Excel and general computer use.

• Excellent organization and management skills.

• Understanding of the population served.

• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and reason objectively.

• Ability to document accurately, concisely, and in a timely manner.

• Ability to handle a variety of duties.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Some post high school college education or training in building/construction, construction management, or related field. Two (2) years of experience in home construction, home rehabilitation services, home inspection services, or in a construction related field, preferable in an agency providing housing rehabilitation services to low income individuals. Equivalent combination of experience and education.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Most hold or be able to obtain necessary certificates, licenses, or registrations. Job-specific training & certifications available through WAMY. Valid NC driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds up to100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will often work in tight spaces like attics and under floors. The area can be very dusty, dirty, moldy and muddy. The noise level in the work environment can be from moderate to loud.