City of Akron - Housing Rehabilitation Manager

Salary:  $42.74 - $66.13 Hourly
$88,891.67 - $137,547.44 Annually

Job Type:  Permanent

Department:  Neighborhood Assistance
Division:  Housing and Community Services - 907

Location:  Akron, OH

Job Number:  2024-E-1-063

Opening Date:  01/12/2024
Closing Date:  Continuous

Definition
Plans and directs all phases of neighborhood rehabilitation programs including citizen participation, inspections, loans andgrants, and rehabilitation. Works under the general administrative and policy direction of the Deputy Service Director andwith reference to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Characteristic Work
Plans and directs various rehabilitation programs. Establishes goals and objectives for urban renewal rehabilitation projectsand prepares applications for survey and planning grants and loans for prospective and community rehabilitation.Determines appropriate course of action to meet established goals of various grant programs. Plans and directs the workof a professional staff engaged in executing the rehabilitation aspects of federally assisted community development, urbanrenewal, and code enforcement projects. Ensures subordinate employees adhere to City and departmental policies,procedures, rules, and regulations. Ensures excellent customer service is provided. Identifies potential funding sources tosupport City initiatives. Coordinates and/or conducts monitoring visits and inspections of HOME funded units. Plans anddirects the conduct of surveys to determine required home improvements, feasibility of property rehabilitation, and theeligibility of property owner for direct federal urban renewal grants or loans. Directs the rehabilitation staff in assistingproperty owners to determine extent of improvements required and resulting costs, selecting contractor, and awardingcontracts. Directs staff in submitting and processing federal application for grants and loans, preparing work write-ups andspecifications, and securing bids from local contractors. Directs the evaluation of contractor progress, including inspectingaccounting records for adherence to regulations and maintaining escrow accounts. Upon completion of construction,ensures property has met all required rehabilitation standards. Secures releases of all liens of property followingcompletion, makes loan settlements and transfers loans for servicing. Coordinates with other City departments anddivisions to develop and implement rehabilitation strategies. Drives to various sites to conduct meetings and attendtraining. Serves as principal source of information and represents the City in rehabilitation matters at the community, state,and federal levels. Provides status updates to superiors, administration, and City Council. Secures community supportthrough regular community exposure to aid in project execution and success. Uses personal computer and other standardoffice equipment to prepare reports, review spreadsheets, and keep abreast of current trends and compliancerequirements at the state or local levels. Responsible for division workforce administration including determining properstaffing levels, promoting safety training, coaching, performance evaluations and fostering proactive team environment. Performs related work as required.

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