HNS Housing Rehab Specialist

Date Opened: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: Housing & Neighborhood Services Department

Salary: $30.44 - $38.05 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Code Enforcement Inspector Lead is responsible for the inspection of existing homes, preparing work specifications and cost estimates, bidding, providing contractor oversight and related activities. This position provides excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Housing & Neighborhood Services focuses on creating vibrant, diverse neighborhoods through the delivery of five major service areas: Community Engagement, which works to create successful neighborhoods where people of diverse backgrounds and incomes can build successful lives; Code Enforcement, which works to improve the appearance of communities and maintain standards of living; Housing Services, which provides housing and other programs and services for families residing in the City of Charlotte; CharMeck311, which provides important information and services for customers in the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County; and the Office of Youth Opportunities, which works with youth and young adults in the community to provide resources and opportunities for growth and upward mobility.

Job Title:  Code Enforcement Inspector Lead (job code 321030, Hourly Grade 16)

Working Title:  Housing Rehab Specialist

Summary:   

The Code Enforcement Inspector Lead is responsible for the inspection of existing homes, preparing work specifications and cost estimates, bidding, providing contractor oversight and related activities. This position provides excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop work specifications and prepare detailed estimates.
• Prepare bid packages, coordinate bid walks, and evaluate submissions.
• Oversee contractors and contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Conduct Inspections of single family and multifamily homes to ensure compliance with HUD and City of Charlotte Minimum Housing Standards
• Prepare and analyze inspection reports.
• Collaborate with various departments, agencies, and stakeholders involved in housing and urban development projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must obtain REAC/NSPIRE certification within one year of hire date.
• Must be able to obtain a North Carolina Building Level 1 standard certificate within three years of hire date.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship building skills.
• Effective in monitoring and overseeing contractor performance in the field.
• Ability to work well independently with minimal supervision or collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs related to community development.
• A strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations and policies related to housing development is required, including HUD programs, housing codes, building codes, permitting processes, and building/residential development practices, methods, materials, and standards.
• Experience with lead-based paint remediation and abatement projects.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required employees who pass a Spanish fluency test are eligible for an additional 5% incentive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least three years of relevant work experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.