Description
This is supervisory housing rehabilitation and/or weatherization work directing and coordinating a staff engaged in providing assistance to property owners in the rehabilitation of their property to meet code standards. An employee in this class reviews architectural drawings and design standards and coordinates field review prior to final bid proposals for contract awards; plans, assigns reviews, and evaluates the work of subordinate rehabilitation specialists and inspectors preparing work write-ups, cost estimates, and monitors the rehabilitation work of contractors. Contact with homeowners, contractors, and community groups to provide information on program procedures and resolve problems pertaining to rehabilitation activities is a major aspect of the work.
This class is distinguished from other inspection/supervisory classes by employees' certification as a Quality Control Inspector in order to perform certified independent weatherization quality control inspections. Work includes all other aspects of field work inspection and coordination, including conducting job site conferences and insuring compliance with contract terms, work specifications, codes, construction practices, and inspection protocols. Performing building diagnostics, recording and reporting inspection findings and concerns, and initiating corrective actions are significant aspects of the work.
PHDC offers a generous benefits package, including:
- Superior health insurance (including prescription, vision, and dental)
- Generous retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Deferred compensation
- Paid vacation and sick time
- And much more!
ONCE HIRED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST BECOME A RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT AND MAINTAIN RESIDENCY STATUS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
PHDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.
Requirements
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, engineering technolog, or a related field, and
Three years of experience inspecting residential properties for the purpose of planning and estimating rehabilitation work, which includes two years at the full performance level.
OR
Education equivalent to completion of the Twelfth grade, and
Seven years of experience in any of the recognized building trades or as a weatherization installer or auditor as currently certified by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development which have involved residential building rehabilitation and/or weatherization three years of which have been inspecting properties for the purpose of planning and estimating rehabilitation and/or weatherization work, which includes two years at the full performance level.
OR
Any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience that has included the completion of at least two years of hands-on construction, repair, alteration, or weatherization experience with at least two years of experience performing technical field inspections of projects to assure contractors' adherence to contract requirements, plans, and specifications, including one year at full performance level.
Note: Completion of a two-year training program, which has included classroom instruction and on-the-job training in residential building rehabilitation and inspection, may be substituted for up to four years of general experience requirements indicated above.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL STANDARDS
- Ability to meet approved minimal physical and medical standards.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATE
- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment, and
- Certification as a Home Energy Professional Quality Control Inspector as defined by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy prior to appointment and during the tenure of employment as a Quality Control Inspector Supervisor.
o Building Performance Institute Certification
o Quality Control Inspector Certification