Housing Rehab Specialist

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Housing & Community Development Department - Minor Home Repair Division
Location: 414 E 12th St
Salary Range: $23.98 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with possible work outside of normal hours and weekends
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Assess single-family homes to identify rehabilitation needs so properties meet safety, habitability, and program standards.
• Inspect rehabilitation work in progress and at completion to ensure contractors meet approved specifications and protect public funds.
• Develop clear cost estimates that include both hard and soft costs, helping projects stay financially sound and on schedule.
• Problem-solve complex cases by creating practical, sustainable solutions when standard approaches don't fit the situation.
• Communicate directly with applicants and residents by phone and in person to explain services, address concerns, and resolve complaints.
• Keep the Program Manager informed by briefing project status, risks, and progress in relation to program goals.

What success looks like

• Homes pass inspections and meet rehabilitation standards with minimal rework.
• Cost estimates are accurate, defensible, and aligned with program guidelines.
• Applicants feel informed, respected, and supported throughout the process.
• Complex cases are resolved efficiently and in compliance with department policies.
• Program leadership has clear visibility into project status and outcomes.

Why this role matters
This work directly impacts housing safety, neighborhood stability, and resident well-being. Your decisions help ensure public resources are used responsibly while improving living conditions for families. The role offers autonomy, visible results, and the satisfaction of seeing projects move from assessment to completion.
What you'll bring

• Ability to evaluate residential properties and identify rehabilitation or repair needs.
• Experience conducting inspections or reviewing construction or contract work.
• Skill in preparing or reviewing cost estimates, including materials and related fees.
• Strong communication skills for working with residents, contractors, and internal staff.
• Sound judgment and the ability to resolve complaints and cases using established guidelines.
• Comfort managing multiple cases while documenting work accurately and consistently.

Skills and practical experience matter more than specific credentials. Training and program knowledge can be built over time.
What you get

• Transparent pay and stable, long-term public service work
• Clear expectations and defined measures of success
• Opportunities to build inspection, estimating, and program management skills
• A role with autonomy, purpose, and community impact
• A professional environment that values fairness, consistency, and accountability

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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