Rehabilitation Specialist

Salary: $29.28 - $38.41 Hourly
Location : Davenport, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2055
Department: Community and Economic Development
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Union: AFSCME


Definition
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty facilitating housing rehabilitation projects and performs related work as required.

Starting hourly rate | $29.28 6 Months | $30.01
The City of Davenport offers a comprehensive benefit package. The cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2026 and starts on first day of employment.
The City also offers the following benefits (subject to change):

• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 2.75% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to AFSCME)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Examples Of Duties
Inspects housing unit to identify areas in which rehabilitation work is needed; estimates costs and determines feasibility; prepares bid specifications; reviews bids received to determine award; prepares contracts and ensures agreement by homeowner and contractor; monitors work quality and progress; schedules final inspections by Building Inspection Staff; authorizes full or partial payment to contractor; maintains work and inspection records.

Engages with contractors as needed on program requirements, maintains professional working relationships with homeowners and contractors, and ensures communication between the contractor and homeowner to ensure satisfaction with work completed.

Keeps up to date on building codes, policies, federal requirements, and construction costs.

Provides information to the public on rehabilitation program objectives and procedures.

Draws blueprints for layout and design of Urban Homestead program houses.

Oversees multi-unit construction and infrastructure projects to ensure Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wage compliance is met with federal requirements such as Davis Bacon/Prevailing Wages, Build America, Buy America (BABA), and Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Act.

Monitors projects to ensure they stay within the construction budget and remain in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent plus two (2) years of experience involving housing rehabilitation, housing construction or related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.

Must obtain a Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must obtain a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental unit inspection certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. Acceptable certifications include the National Standard for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), Housing Quality Standards (HQS), or another HUD-approved equivalent certification approved by the Department Director or designee.

Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain throughout duration of employment.

Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City of Davenport.

Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment.

Knowledge and Skills
Good Knowledge of:

Building construction and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC methods.


Labor and materials costs as applied to residential construction and repair.


Contract documents as applied to construction bidding procedures.
Considerable Skill in:

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, employees, contractors, property owners and tenants.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Problem solving and conflict resolution.
Working Skill in:
Identifying housing rehabilitation needs and making recommendations using specific construction related terminology.


Preparing work write-ups and cost estimates and contracts.


Facilitating projects from application through completion of construction.


Working through requirements of various departments such as zoning, historic, public works, etc.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug
• Pension
• 457 retirement plan contributions
• Retirement health savings plan contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability

01


Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Does your application include experiences, certifications, and/or driver's license information which would demonstrate that you meet ALL required minimum qualifications for this position as listed in the job posting? In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Omission of this information may result in your elimination from the process.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you understand the starting hourly rate of $29.28 is non-negotiable?

• Yes
• No

Required Question