Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary: $25.33 Hourly
Location : 121 Martin Luther King Jr St SE, Grand Rapids
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2401-694-3666 REF
Department: Kent County Community Action
Division: KCCA - None
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
Closing Date: 1/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Responsibilities
The essential functions of this position include conducting technical home inspections, writing project work specifications, and overseeing contractors hired to complete the repair work. This work includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Conducts technical inspections of residential properties throughout Kent County to ensure compliance with structural, mechanical, health, safety codes and standards.
• Identifies deficiencies and writes clear and concise scope of work specifications with cost estimates that address necessary major system repair needs, including hazard remediation work (e.g. lead, asbestos, radon, mold, etc.) in compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Prepares bid package, evaluates contractor bids, and selects eligible contractors to complete scope of work.
• Oversees Housing Rehabilitation and hazard remediation work, conducts site inspections, approves payments based on progress, recommends contract change orders, mediates disputes between homeowners/tenants and contractors, and ensures projects are started and completed within designated time frames.
• Prepares reports and other documentation on the progress of the rehabilitation activities.
• Attends trade shows and other contractor events to further develop list of eligible contractors.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree or certificate in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture or related field OR possession of a residential builder's license, trade license or completion of recognized apprenticeship program in a construction trade.
AND
- Two (2) years of experience in residential construction work or general contracting
- Must possess and maintain a valid state of Michigan motor vehicle operator's license.
- Must be a Certified Lead Abatement Supervisor OR able to be certified within 6 months of employment.
- Experience in federal and local housing construction and rehabilitation programs preferred
Note:

• Employees in this classification perform field work at sites throughout Kent County.
• This position is grant funded and is dependent on renewal of funding sources.

Additional Information
*Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*
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Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General Full-Time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Health Care Providers - BCBS Wellness PPO or Blue Care Network HMO
Prescription Provider - Capital Rx
20% of total healthcare premium per month - pretax
Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives
Medical benefits effective first day of the month after hire.
BENEFIT ELECTION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO
HUMAN RESOURCES WITHIN 4 DAYS OF HIRE.
Dental Plan - Varipro
Class I - 100% of incurred charges (2 cleanings and 1 x-ray per person, per year)
All other Services - 50% of reasonable costs (including Orthodontics)
Up to $2,500 annually per family
Vision Plan - VSP
No charge for WellVision Exam; $20 materials co-pay with participating doctors
Life Insurance
$50,000 Term Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Self-pay in increments of $5,000; Minimum-$15,000/Maximum-$150,000
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
8 hours each month - 1st pay period each month
96 hours per year. See contract for subsequent accrual.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26-week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long-Term Disability
60% of wages up to age 65; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
11 Scheduled Holidays
(8 Hours pay at regular straight time rate)
Paid Time Off
40 hours (employees on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service credit)
Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 6 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
$315 per credit hour; maximum of 9 credit hours per year (see policy for eligibility)
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement.
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
Kent County Human Resources
Benefit Summary
UAW - General, Part-time Employees
Effective January 1, 2023
Medical and Prescription Plans/Health Care Premium
Eligible to purchase at a group rate, less $35.00 per pay period contribution paid by the County. Eligible for non-smoking and wellness exam incentives.
Dental Plan
Not eligible
Vision Plan
Not eligible
Life Insurance
Not eligible
Supplemental Life Insurance
Not eligible
Flexible Spending - Varipro
Pre-tax contributions for Health and Dependent Care
Vacation Leave
Accrual based on weekly hours. See contract for details.
Sickness & Accident Plan
1st day of accident or 8th day of illness
67% of gross wages; 26 week benefit
Eligible after 6 months of service credit
Eligible for one-time S&A Supplement Bank of 48 hours
Long Term Disability
60% of wages; waiting period 180 days
Holidays
4 Hours pay at regular straight time rate for each recognized holiday
Paid Time Off
20 hours (employee on the payroll at the start of the year with at least 6 months of service during the year. Pro-rated based on remaining months in the year for employees completing 6 months of service during the year.
Probation Period
First 9 months of employment
Shift Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 2:00 PM or later
Weekend Differential
$0.50 per hour for regularly scheduled shifts beginning at 11:00 PM Friday and ending at 7:00 AM Monday
Overtime
1 1/2 times regular straight-time rate for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week
Merit Increases
See contract for merit levels
Tuition Reimbursement
Not eligible
Mileage
Published IRS Rate
Deferred Compensation
Enrollment first of each month with a minimum investment of $25 per pay period
Retirement/Defined Pension
Mandatory participation in a Contributory Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
Employee contribution is 9.23% of pre-tax earnings
Retirement Bonus Bank
Employees who retire under the Kent County Retirement Plan (other than a deferred retirement) will receive pension service credit for all hours in their Retirement Bonus Bank at the time of retirement
Supplement to Medical Benefits Premium
Based on years of service, employees may be eligible for a medical benefits premium supplement.
*The above is a summary of benefits. For specific benefits information consult the collective bargaining agreement and the summary plan descriptions.
01
Do you possess an Associate degree or certificate in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture or related field; or a certificate of completion of a recognized apprenticeship program in a construction trade?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have two years' experience in residential construction, project administration or general contracting?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid Michigan driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question