Kentucky Housing Corporation

1231 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA Req #280

 Thursday, November 7, 2024

About Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)

As Kentucky’s housing finance agency, KHC is a self-supporting, quasi-governmental entity whose mission is to invest in affordable housing solutions across the state. KHC funds and finance, housing options for first-time home buyer, moderate/low-income renters, homeless families and individuals, and persons with special needs. 

KHC staff enjoys a work culture that is both mission-driven and business-like. The corporation endeavors to operate strategically and sustainably. With a  37.5-hour work week, strong compensation and benefits package, and work schedule flexibility, a career at KHC makes work-life balance achievable.

Kentucky Housing Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Specialist II 

Work Group: Multifamily Programs

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Manager Construction Review

General Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for conducting inspections of new construction and rehabilitation projects multi-family and single-family units that are funded by KHC. Reviews “Physical Needs Assessments” on large Rehab projects.  Provides review of construction “Change Orders” and “Payment Request” and authorizes fund releases on construction completed. Acts as liaison to KHC Program representatives in regard to construction problems and related issues.  Provides inspection services as needed for various other programs such as Multifamily Loan Servicing, ARC, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts inspections of new construction and rehabilitation for multi-family and single-family projects to ensure that construction is in accordance with approved contract documents, and also, to ensure that the quality of work is acceptable.
• Reviews the Contractor’s Request for Payment to make sure that funds are being disbursed for the amount of work completed to date.
• Reviews inspecting Architects performance, when involved, for their “quality” inspections on a regular basis.
• Responsible for review and approval of Change Orders when requested by the owner to ensure that the change is a necessity or betterment to the project.
• Inspects projects to assure they are constructed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards according to application, funding, KHC, state and federal building requirements.

• Performs “Site Visits” to determine if a site is suitable for the proposed project. 
• Reviews construction documents to determine if scope of work is complete for rehab projects and determines if existing buildings are suitable for the proposed renovation.
• Performs inspections on other KHC funded projects such as AHTF Repair Program, RHED, HDF, ARC, NPHPRP, and any others as may be required. 
• Performs wage interviews on projects that are required to meet Davis Bacon Wage Scale. 
• Performs inspections for Multifamily Loan Servicing and prepares reports to determine insurance repairs are completed for properties whose loans are serviced by KHC.
• Prepares written reports of all inspections and proper documentation of all Meetings.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:

Knowledge of:

Federal housing programs, laws, and regulations

Grant programs/compliance monitoring

Word processing/spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Word/Excel

Basic rules of grammar and business writing

Basic mathematic principles

Skill in:

Collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data

Dealing with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels

Analyzing problems and reaching solutions

Ability to:

Plan and organize work activities

Prepare reports

Present ideas effectively

Travel extensively throughout the state which may include overnight stays

Work in unsupervised environment

Additional Information:

Position requires the ability to interact with, on a daily basis, and effectively communicate with a diverse cross section of people including homeowners, tenants, contractors, recipients, and developers. In addition to a strong knowledge of construction, codes and building techniques, the position requires knowledge of affordable housing programs and regulations.

Must have ability to deal effectively with conflict; ability to work well under high pressure situations; ability to plan and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.  Position requires strong analytical skills, including problem-solving, and attention to detail to ensure a high level of accuracy.  Must have ability to work under minimal supervision. Also requires knowledge of MS Office Suite products.  

Position requires use of personal vehicle to travel extensively in course of business.  As a result, safety precautions must always be considered.

Education Requirements:

This level of knowledge would normally be acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in construction management, architecture or related field.  Two years’ experience in architecture, construction management, Building Code enforcement or related field will substitute for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements:  

Position requires more than three years’ experience working in a responsible position in architecture, construction management, Building Code enforcement or related field.

Required Competencies:

Written Communication:  Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles.  Has the ability to get messages across that have the desired effect.

Customer Focus:  Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

Ethics and Values:  Adheres to the corporate values of respect, commitment and integrity.

Organizational and Priority Setting Skills:  Sets goals and objectives; identifies roadblocks; uses time effectively and efficiently and is able to handle uncertainty and cope with change.

Initiative:  Effectively completes assigned tasks, seeks additional opportunities and continuously strives to improve skills and abilities.

KHC recognizes that continued success in meeting the needs of customers, both internal and external, requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals. KHC is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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SALARY

The minimum salary is $21.898 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 516

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 30, 2024

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this position is to inspect and enforce the public’s compliance with Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Zoning Ordinance and related sections of the Code of Ordinances, which regulates the permitted use for various sections of land in Fayette County.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent 
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of education may substitute for years of related experience
   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs field inspections on reported violations of the Zoning Ordinance
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with permits for conditional use
• Reviews, analyzes, and conducts research on the permit and property use history of complaint sites
• Enters case information into a computerized tracking system and assembles data used for research and reporting
• Communicates with property owners, building occupants and businesses to explain zoning regulations and obtain compliance
• Prepares and issues violation warnings, notices and civil citations for non-compliance and attends appeal hearings before the Infrastructure Hearing Board and the Board of Adjustment
• Performs related work as assigned
   

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Employees within the Divisions of Building Inspection and Code Enforcement, whose job duties include issuing civil citations or permits for the use of and/or conditions on real property and/or residential real property within Fayette County, or inspectors within the Division of Fire – Fire Prevention Bureau must comply with CAO Policy 23R (“Acquisition of Real Property From Property Owners Under Certain Notices and/or Orders”), which states that employees shall not own any interest in residential real property or possess an ownership interest in a business that manages, maintains or oversees the management or maintenance of any residential, real property in Fayette County. In addition, no employee who works in a Division with regulatory or civil enforcement authority over real property located in Fayette County shall acquire an interest in real property in Fayette County with any outstanding citation, notice or order from the Division in which he or she works regardless of whether the citation, notice, or order was issued by the employee or someone else in the Division. This policy extends to immediate family members, any supervisor(s), Director and Deputy Director, and Commissioner of the Department in which the identified employee is employed. Employees may be required to disclose all real property owned by the employee as well as his/her immediate family members. Property and business ownership exemptions may apply.
• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
   

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. 

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. 

Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.  Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.  Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits:  lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits:  lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

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