SUPERVISOR OF HOUSING REHABILITATION

 DEFINITION

 Under direction, supervises the work of subordinates engaged in
 performing field inspections or modernization and other repair work as
 funded through a Housing Rehabilitation Program; performs field
 inspections to determine rehabilitation work required and checks
 completed work to determine that work is properly completed; does
 other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
 all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
 performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Inspects dwelling units for violation of applicable codes for the
 purpose of determining rehabilitation work required and estimating
 repair costs.

 Determines labor, supplies and equipment needed to complete work.

 Performs final inspections to check quality and completeness of work
 performed.

 Reviews information from applicants seeking to participate in the
 rehabilitation program and determines their eligibility.

 Provides information to the public regarding program eligibility,
 funding available and authorized work.

 Orders repair materials.

 Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and
 evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective
 recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of
 employees.

 Resolves problems arising from work performed.

 Maintains contact with other agencies and groups to effectuate the
 aims of the program.

 Provides and gathers information and provides referrals.

 Prepares reports and maintains records and files.

 Supervises employees engaged in the inspections of houses to identify
 structural and safety deficiencies, provides recommendations of
 corrective actions.

 Supervises the monitoring of the rehabilitation of houses by private
 contractors for compliance with terms of contract, plans, standards
 and regulations.

 Maintains file of active building contractors participating in the
 housing rehabilitation program.

 Oversees the competitive bidding process among participating building
 contractors for housing rehabilitation contracts.

 Conducts training programs for inspections personnel.

 Assists homeowners in selection of building contractors.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the 
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Four (4) years of experience in preparing or revising of building
 construction plans; inspection or supervision of erection of buildings
 and structures; or as a member of the building construction structural
 trades.

      NOTE: Successful completion of a course in Principles of Housing
 Inspection may be substituted for six (6) months of the
 above-specified experience.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid
 in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of building repair work such as electrical wiring, plumbing,
 carpentry or masonry.

 Knowledge of the approved inspection methods involved in preventing
 and eliminating blight and substandard housing accommodations.

 Knowledge of the problems and conditions encountered in blighted and
 substandard neighborhoods.

 Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.

 Ability to train program participants and staff in providing home
 repairs.

 Ability to provide assignments and review the work performance 
 of staff.

 Ability to read and interpret laws, rules and regulations and apply
 them to specific situations.

 Ability to use tact and courtesy in conducting investigations and
 observe significant conditions.

 Ability to speak before large groups and deal with their problems.

 Ability to prepares reports and maintain files and records.

 Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
 with coworkers and others involved in the work of the program.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
 and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English
 sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign
 Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
 communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as
 they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable
 accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation
 cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
 such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04709
L
C
  
N/A
09
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 3/14/2002