Rehabilitation Construction Advisor

Rehabilitation Construction Advisor

Salary

$59,113.00 Annually

Location

Community & Business Development, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full-Time / Permanent

Job Number

08703

Department

Neighborhood Services

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

11/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Performs difficult skilled trades work inspecting and estimating rehabilitation ensuring compliance with state and local building codes, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Project Supervisor.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares inspection reports and detailed work specifications;
• Inspects repair work in progress to insure compliance with work write-up and building codes;
• Deals with difficult rehabilitation cases;
• Arbitrates disagreements between contractors and homeowners;
• Provides recommendations regarding construction draw request using payment request forms Conducts physical examination of properties for minimum housing code violations;
• Makes inspections of existing buildings for hazardous conditions;
• Prepares detailed cost estimates for repair work prepares bid documents;
• Holds pre-bid conferences with contractors at job sites;
• Provides recommendations regarding construction draw request using payment request forms checks quality of materials and methods of construction;
• Provides for integration of building energy conservation principles.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Moderate experience dealing with lead based paint products; knowledge of building materials and methods of constructions; ability to respond effectively to inquiries and complaints; and solve complex problems; ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and members of the public; must possess or obtain Building Level I Certification as a qualified building inspector by the State of North Carolina; Must possess or obtain Certification as a Lead Based Paint Inspector within a two-year period; and subsequently obtain North Carolina Certification as a Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor within a five-year period; to have extensive computer skills with a familiarity of Windows 2000, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.

Education and Experience

Associates/Technical degree with coursework in building construction, carpentry, or related field and moderate experience working in building and construction, or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing

or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed

information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, exposure to vibration and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information

• Preferred Level 1 Building Inspection License by the state of NC; must be obtained in two years
• Preferred Lead Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor/Paint Supervisor
• Valid drivers license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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Employer City of Winston-Salem

Address P.O. Box 2511

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102

Phone 336 747 6800

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm