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  • Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

    300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States CITY OF WACO, TEXAS Full Time Depends on Qualifications May 21, 2025
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    CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

    Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College. The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.  Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more. Governance and Organization Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge. The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.   The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing. With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.

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    Job Description

    Summary

    Minimum Starting Salary: $20.6191 per hour

    The City of Waco Seeks:

    The City of Waco is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Housing Rehabilitation Specialist to manage and oversee rehabilitation projects under the Home Rehabilitation Program. This position will play a key role in ensuring that housing repairs and upgrades meet local building codes, program guidelines, and safety standards.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent required.
    • Two (2) years’ experience in construction, inspection, code enforcement, or plan review programs required.
    • Texas Driver’s License required.

    Position Description:

    Under basic supervision, coordinates and oversees housing rehabilitation, revitalization, and construction projects for the Home Rehabilitation Program funded by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs.

    Essential Functions:
    • Monitors and coordinates the application and approval process for home rehabilitation program participants.
    • Supervises contractors assigned to the home rehabilitation program.
    • Interprets program regulations.
    • Serves as an information source for residents requiring lead abatement/rehabilitation information.
    • Reviews inspection reports and determines acceptability.
    • Conducts environmental and lead paint hazard risk assessments.
    • Assists in the development, maintaining, and reviewing of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
    • Assists with the program budget.
    • Maintains and oversees the maintenance of program records.
    • Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on the requirements of the Home Rehabilitation Program.
    • Make follow-up inspections of housing units.
    • Refers violations to the appropriate City department for additional consultation.
    • Prepares cost estimates and provides assistance to owners of dwellings in preparing and reviewing cost estimates and/or verifying privately provided cost estimates for home repairs.
    • Advises owners and occupants of dwellings on requirements for abating violations of the City’s Housing Code and lead paint housing related health standards.
    • Coordinates lead certification trainings as needed for sub-contractors and other program staff.
    • Coordinates and oversees housing construction, rehabilitation, and revitalization projects, prepares technical specifications and plans, performs environmental reviews and inspects projects to assure compliance with plans and standards.
    • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    • Complies with all policies and standards.
    • Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
    • Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.


    The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

    To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

    Why Work For Waco:
    • Meaningful and challenging work
    • Make a difference and improve communities
    • Competitive Salary and Benefits
      • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
      • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
      • Education Assistance Program
      • Paid Parental Leave
      • Employee Assistance
      • Longevity Pay
      • And More!
    • Chance to do work you are passionate about
    • Desire to give back


    Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Central
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