Housing Rehab Specialist

Full-time position available with the Housing & Community Development Department, Minor Home Repair Division located at 414 E.12th St.
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Episodic telework after completing 6-month probationary period, at Director's discretion.
Application Deadline Date: September 23, 2025


Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments of single-family homes to determine rehabilitation needs.
• Inspects housing to ensure contract work meets specified standards.
• Develops solutions for complex assignments.
• Updates the Program Manager on the status of rehabilitation projects.
• Discusses program parameters with service recipients, either in person or over the phone.
• Creates project estimates, including both hard and soft costs.
• Address service requests or complaints from the public.
• Provides comprehensive technical support to participants and contractors, including recommendations for program procedures, technical requirements, and application modifications.
• Maintains records and prepares required reports.
• Oversees inspections for Special Projects (e.g., HQS, Municipal Court Fund, Facade Program).
• Contributes to updates of Technical Specifications and Standards with technical writing skills.
• Monitors the progress of Special Projects, including managing change orders and addressing customer complaints.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction technology, sociology, engineering, architecture, energy conservation or a related field and 1 year of progressively responsible related experience in the applicable specialty; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess and maintain either a building analyst certification as awarded by the Building Performance Institute as recognized by Department of Natural Resources within 24 months of hire or a lead occupational license for risk accessor from the State of Missouri Department of Health within 3 months of hire date.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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