Housing Specialist
First Review of Applications: Monday, September 1, 2025 Under general supervision, performs administrative and technical functions to assist in the administration of the City’s Home Improvement Program and other affordable housing programs; conducts housing and building inspections and provides property rehabilitation and loan processing to property owners; and does related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Housing Specialist performs office and field work activities related to all phases of a housing rehabilitation program or project, from income qualification through construction. Incumbents are responsible for assisting applicants through the application process, determining program eligibility, evaluating property eligibility, preparing work scopes, coordinating the bidding process with contractors and homeowners, reviewing cost estimates, managing project budgets, and monitoring the rehabilitation project through completion. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class. QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Knowledge of: Ability to: PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and occasionally crawl in confined spaces. The employee climbs stairs and ladders to access rooftops and elevated inspection areas. The employee lifts and carries inspection tools, records, or electronic devices that typically weigh less than 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, the incumbent is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret blueprints, documents, and other types of information; analyze and solve complex problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines, on multiple concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; interact with staff, management, homeowners, contractors, and the public, including situations involving interpersonal conflicts regarding code interpretations. WORK ENVIRONMENT The employee frequently works outdoors in conducting inspections and is exposed to variable weather conditions as well as heat, humidity, and moisture. The employee conducts inspections from elevated surfaces and in confined spaces. The employee is exposed to traffic, fumes, airborne particles, and the risk of shock during electrical inspections. The noise level is frequently loud at construction sites. Administrative and record keeping functions are typically completed within an office environment where the noise level is quiet or moderately quiet. EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Associate’s Degree or 60 semester units or the equivalent of college level coursework in Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Work, Sociology or a related field is required. Two years of experience in housing development, rehabilitation programs, and grant administration is required, preferably involving City housing programs. Additional relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Class C California driver license, acceptable driving record, and evidence of insurance are required. APPLICANT INFORMATION/EXAM WEIGHT Oral Interviews: Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.buenapark.com/hr. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will no be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application. The City of Buena Park is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability. Americans with Disabilities: Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources. If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (714) 562-3515 no later than 5 business days before the test date. Fingerprinting: Applicants who are selected for hire are fingerprinted during the pre-placement processing period. All fingerprints will be processed with the Department of Justice to verify criminal records or absence thereof. Physical Examination: Employment offers are conditional based, upon the successful completion of a medical examination which may include drug and alcohol screening. Physicals are performed by the City's designated physician at the City's expense.
GENERAL PURPOSE
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