Housing Specialist

Salary : $29.08 - $40.71 Hourly

Location : Port Richey, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12592-0125R

Department : Community Development

Division : Community Development

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : $29.08 - $40.71

Pay Grade : N41 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A HOUSING SPECIALIST!

The Housing Specialist role involves responsible technical work in office and out in the field on a County-operated housing rehabilitation program using state and federal funding. Provide direct assistance to low income homeowners requesting renovations to their homes. Coordinate work with local contractors. Follow policies, procedures and regulations stipulated by grant programs and County.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare work write ups and specifications for bidding out rehabilitation work.
• Prepare bid documents.
• Schedule open houses and meet with contractors to review proposed projects.
• Regularly inspect projects during rehab or construction to ensure compliance of specifications.
• Act as a Liaison between contractor and client.
• Prepare pay requests to the contractor according to the draw schedule.
• Maintain communication between all parties involved in the rehab process.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the contractor.
• May perform condemnation postings, pre-demolition property surveys, building board up inspections.
• Perform minimum housing inspections as required.
• May assist in the field monitoring of CDBG projects.
• Perform all clerical and record keeping work required for the project while it is under construction until finish.
• Inspect occupied and non-occupied residential homes and write rehabilitation feasibility reports as requested.
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects by using hand trucks, carts or provided devises.
• Perform all related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Have the ability to lift and / or move up to 45 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects by using hand trucks, carts or provided devises. Must be able to work with a team member in the field. Must be able to climb a ladder, step ladders and vertical extension ladders. Must be able to drive a pickup truck to any location in the County as directed. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and be able to enter and inspect structures in varying degrees of disrepair. Must have the ability to access attic spaces, crawl spaces and climb on rooftops. Must be able to negotiate rough field terrain. Must have the ability to address groups of contractors when reviewing specifications. Must have good verbal, writing and vision skills. Must have the ability to walk, stoop, bend, and climb to make inspections. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and 5 years' experience in the building renovation and construction trade as a supervisor, foreman or building contractor. Experience in working for a local government or not-for-profit affordable housing program preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license. Must have had a General, Building or Residential State of Florida Contractors License, either still active or placed on inactive status, license does not have to be put on inactive status for employment. No work can be solicited or performed for any homeowner, landlord, non- profit agency or any person receiving assistance from the Community Development Department, or any other work that does not comply with the County Conflict of Interest Policy.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Which best describes the years of experience you have in the building renovation and construction trade as a supervisor, foreman or building contractor?

Which best describes the years of experience you have in working for a local government or not-for-profit affordable housing program?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Do you have a General, Building or Residential State of Florida Contractors License, either active or inactive status?

Please provide the license or number.

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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Salary : $29 - $41