Housing Rehabilitation Specialist (Planning & Development)

EMPLOYER: City of Fresno

"Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Under supervision, Housing Rehabilitation Specialists perform office and field work related to all phases of housing rehabilitation projects, from initial inspection and evaluation through the completion of construction. Incumbent will evaluate housing structures, including both single-family and multifamily units, for rehabilitation in accordance with the City's housing rehabilitation programs, ordinances, building codes and other housing quality standards. Duties include conducting; coordinating the bid process with homeowners and contractors; conducting walk‑throughs with contractors to review the scope of work; inspecting contractor work for quality, adherence to repair specifications, and rehabilitation standards; preparing change orders as needed; and ensuring projects are completed timely and within budget. The incumbent will also provide administrative and technical assistance to property owners, maintain accurate records of rehabilitation activities related to grant and loan projects, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This position requires driving approximately 60 percent of the time and therefore requires a valid driver's license.

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning & Development Department, Housing and Community Development Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two (2) years at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE

Unit 3: Non- Supervisory White Collar -The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue (8-14) days per year.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1"

"Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent;

and

Three (3) years’ full-time experience as a licensed building contractor; or three (3) years' experience in the construction trades as a carpenter, electrician or plumber.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Completion of the U.S. EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (EPA RRP) within 6 months of appointment.

Eligible candidates certified for consideration for this position and subsequently selected following a Department interview will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno."

Healthcare Plan
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plans
Paid Time Off