Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary : $49,088.00 - $68,723.20 Annually

Location : Brooksville, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 14357

Department : Housing and Supportive Services

Division : Housing and Supportive Services

Opening Date : 10 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : N / A

Description

Responsible for the coordination and oversight of various housing or multifamily development projects implemented using the County's State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program. The Housing Rehab Specialist role involves professional and technical office and field work requiring extensive skills in building construction, with emphasis on residential rehabilitation and new construction to include working with local contractors, housing vendors, non-profit and for-profit developers, and county departments. This position will provide direct assistance to homeowners, various housing vendors, and developers seeking assistance to renovate, repair, replace and or construct homes and / or multifamily properties.

Examples of Duties

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Prepares Scope of Work write up's including specifications and cost estimates.
• Prepare and review of bid packages, documents, and facilitate the bid process.
• Schedule open houses and meet with contractors to review proposed projects.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants on all phases of residential and commercial constructions to include interpreting and explaining the appropriate codes, regulations, and contracts to recipients, contractors, builders, and other vendors and interested parties.
• Conducts routine and complex inspections of construction to determine acceptable design, workmanship, and materials used comply with contract provisions and applicable code are met.
• Responsible for arbitration disputes between contractor and homeowner.
• Coordinate temporary relocation of clients as needed.
• Act as a Liaison between contractor and client.
• Reviews and prepare pay requests to the contractor according to the draw schedule.
• Maintain communication between all parties involved in the rehab and / or construction process.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the contract, maintenance of insurance, license, and permit records on all contractors.
• May perform condemnation postings, pre-demolition property surveys, building board up inspections.
• Assist in various monitoring of SHIP, CDBG or HOME projects for compliance.
• Consult with handicapped individuals to determine and provide for their accessibility requirements.
• Perform all clerk and record keeping worked required for the project.
• Assists in the coordination of appropriate advertising of housing programs and activities, facilitating education and training classes, and marketing with contracted services providers, lenders, realtors, and other housing professionals.
• Assist in the development and implementation of SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan, CDBG Housing Assistance Plan, Disaster Housing Plan, grant agreements, and other housing policies and procedures.
• Research and prepare reports, memoranda, County board agendas, etc., related to assigned housing program.
• Provide excellent customer service through citizen engagement and assistance; presents a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor to the public.
• Perform all related work as required and be available to work alternate hours as needed.

Emergency Response

County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in working for a local government or not-for profit affordable housing program preferred.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

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 Housing and Supportive Services Department or any other work that does or comply with the County Conflict of Interest Policy.

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Required Competencies

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Environmental Conditions

Equipment Used

Grade : 7

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.

Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.

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01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

02

How many total years of experience in the development, rehabilitation, delivery and monitoring or evaluation of various affordable housing programs and / or grants do you have?

03

Please explain any local government experience you have.

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Do you currently possess a General, Building, and / or Residential State of Florida Contractor's license and is it in good standing?

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When is the last time you recognized a building deficiency and what was the outcome?

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When is the last time you had a disagreement about the interpretation of a building code and what was the outcome?

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What steps do you take to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information?

Required Question