Rehabilitation Specialist

Founded in 1984, Otsego Rural Housing Assistance, Inc. (ORHA) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing and preserving affordable housing in Otsego County. ORHA achieves its mission through a two-fold approach: providing rental assistance to low-income Otsego County renters and providing home repair and rehabilitation assistance to low-income Otsego County homeowners.The Rehabilitation Specialist is responsible for construction management for ORHAs home repair and rehabilitation programs (including accessibility modification programs). This will include performing inspections at prospective and current clients homes, developing construction work scopes with detailed specifications, cost estimating, assisting with bid evaluation, reviewing change orders, and communicating with contractors and homeowners. The Rehabilitation Specialist will also be responsible for managing other aspects of ORHAs home repair and rehabilitation programs. The Rehabilitation Specialist will also perform housing inspections for ORHAs rent assistance programs, using NSPIRE standards.This position involves travel to project sites and rent assistance inspections. All employee travel is reimbursed. Pay: $22 to $26 per hour, depending on experience How to Apply: Your application should include a cover letter, resume, references, and a sample of work specifications you prepared in the past.Please submit your application to Bridget Stith, Executive Director, by email to [email protected] no phone calls. Essential Job Functions: All aspects of construction management for ORHAs rehabilitation and repair programs, including: * Performs and documents inspections on residential properties to determine code violations and problem areas. * Prepares preliminary work plans and early rough cost estimates for necessary work identified in the course of early inspections, based on program standards, and determines project feasibility. * Expands preliminary work plans into detailed work specifications and develops an accurate internal cost estimate. When necessary, revises specifications (and estimates) to integrate the requirements of Lead Hazard Control Plans, results of other environmental testing, historical preservation, etc. * Develops work plans and specifications with lead-based paint requirements in mind, but is not responsible for testing, risk assessments, etc. * Procures contractors for projects using ORHAs standard procedures, including both competitive bidding and rotating list procedures. Evaluates bids for acceptability, responsibility, and cost reasonableness. * Facilitates contracting between homeowners and contractors, including preparing contracts. * Performs construction monitoring inspections of projects in progress to ensure compliance with building codes, program requirements, and specifications. Frequency and number of inspections depends on nature of project. Documents inspections accordingly and approves payment to contractors for completed satisfactory work. * Reviews proposed change orders, including preparation of an internal cost estimate, and makes approval determinations in consultation with Executive Director. * Performs and documents final inspections of completed projects and makes final determination that project is complete. * Mediates conflicts between contractors and homeowners. * Collaborates with all parties throughout a project, including other ORHA staff, homeowners/clients, construction contractors, code officials, environmental professionals, architects, and engineers. Clear, professional communication with all parties is essential. * Ensure compliance with all program and regulatory requirements. * Prepares and maintains accurate project records. * Assists and advises other ORHA staff on projects managed by other staff members. Other program management tasks for ORHAs repair and r