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City of Chester
Housing Rehabilitation Specialist
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Aide assists occupational therapists and technicians to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Sets up treatment areas and equipment, handles clerical tasks, and helps move patients. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or an healthcare setting.
$32,875 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary The Housing Rehab Specialist leads the field-based coordination and technical delivery of lead hazards control and remediation activities. The Specialist develops unit-specifics scopes of work and government cost estimates, manages contractor bid review and selection processes, and provides on-site monitoring to ensure remediation work is completed accurately, safely, and on schedule in accordance with approved scopes of work and all applicable program requirements. Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate field activities related to inspections, risk assessments, scopes of work, contractor access, remediation, and clearance/closeout
- Develop government cost estimates and finalize detailed scopes of work for each assisted unit based on assessment findings and program requirement
- Prepare bid packages and manage the contractor bid review and selection process in coordination with procurement staff and program leadership
- Conduct routine on-site monitoring of contractors; verify lead-safe work practices, quality, and adherence to specifications and timelines
- Work closely with contractors to resolve issues, document progress, and prevent delays, while maintaining compliance with program standards
- Coordinate clearance testing and ensure all required closeout documentation is complete (clearance results, photos, invoices, change orders, warranties, and other required records)
- Maintain complete, organized project files for each unit and provide updates for benchmark tracking and reporting
- Support continuous improvement by refining SOPs, checklists, and monitoring tools to strengthen quality control and compliance Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in housing rehabilitation, construction management, inspections, environmental health, and/or lead hazard control
- Knowledge of lead-safe work practices and contractor oversight; relevant certifications preferred or willingness to obtain
- Strong documentation skills, time management, and ability to manage multiple active units/projects simultaneously
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus