Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

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Position Description

Under supervision, Housing Rehabilitation Specialists perform office and field work related to all phases of housing rehabilitation projects, from initial inspection and evaluation through the completion of construction. Incumbent will evaluate housing structures, including both single-family and multifamily units, for rehabilitation in accordance with the City's housing rehabilitation programs, ordinances, building codes and other housing quality standards. Duties include conducting; coordinating the bid process with homeowners and contractors; conducting walk-throughs with contractors to review the scope of work; inspecting contractor work for quality, adherence to repair specifications, and rehabilitation standards; preparing change orders as needed; and ensuring projects are completed timely and within budget. The incumbent will also provide administrative and technical assistance to property owners, maintain accurate records of rehabilitation activities related to grant and loan projects, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. This position requires driving approximately 60 percent of the time and therefore requires a valid driver's license.

One vacancy currently exists in the Planning & Development Department, Housing and Community Development Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two (2) years at the City’s discretion. Should the competitive process be suspended for this recruitment, the eligibility list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent;

and

Three (3) years’ full-time experience as a licensed building contractor; or three (3) years' experience in the construction trades as a carpenter, electrician or plumber.

Additional Requirements

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Completion of the U.S. EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (EPA RRP) within 6 months of appointment. [JS1] [MC2]

Eligible candidates certified for consideration for this position and subsequently selected following a Department interview will be required to successfully complete a Department of Justice fingerprint process prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

The Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100%: The written examination is designed to assess ability to prepare/develop specifications, ability to read and interpret blueprints, ability to interpret regulations, and knowledge of construction techniques, safe work practices and procedures, critical thinking, written communication skills, reading comprehension, following directions and ability to apply public contact and judgment/interpersonal relations skills. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for the eligible list.

The tentative written exam date is the week of May 4, 2026.

The City reserves the right to amend any phase of the examination process should there be a limited number of successful candidates. Should such amendment be exercised, a candidate's final score and placement on the eligible list would be based upon the completed examination phase(s).

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

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Non- Supervisory White Collar

The Fresno City Employees Association, Inc. (FCEA)

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE

Accrue 8 - 14.66 hours per month based on years of service

SICK LEAVE

8 hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK

40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS

Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

Provided through California SDI program
BILINGUAL PREMIUM
PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Eligible retirees can use the remaining Sick Leave balance, in excess of 240 hours, at 80% of hourly rate and other qualified leave balances, tax free, to reimburse health insurance premiums and other qualified medical expenses.

RETIREMENT - City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

Please note that the benefits package described above is specific to permanent full-time employees. Employees engaged on a part-time, temporary, limited, or other basis may have different entitlements.

Closing Date/Time: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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