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Community Development Construction Specialist II (Disaster Recovery)

City of Little Rock
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
$48,000 - $60,000 USD yearly

The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.  City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To provide working supervision and participate in the inspection of the construction repair work of contractors utilized to rehabilitate homes in specific home rehabilitation programs, special projects, or city owned properties within the City of Little Rock and ensure compliance with specifications and applicable federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Programs (HOME), Home Investment Partnerships Programs – American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP), and HOPWA regulations and guidelines.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

Essential Functions

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Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities

These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school, and three (3) years of demonstrated work experience with owner occupied rehabilitation projects and experience in housing construction or rehabilitation or building inspection or a related area, to include two (2) years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications, or a related area, one (1) year of lead working experience, and one (1) year of computer experience.  Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must obtain a valid State of Arkansas Lead Based Paint Inspector license within one (1) year of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must obtain a valid Lead Safe Work Practices certification within one (1) year of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
  • Must obtain a valid NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) Certification issued through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development within one (1) year of employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
DISCLAIMER:
 
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Application Requirements

  • Online applications only
  • Applicant’s answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically.
  • Please include a complete work history when completing application.  Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
  • List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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