Olmsted County Job Opportunity
Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being.
We don't just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential.
Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community.
Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience
Expected starting salary range $34.62 to $46.23. Full range $34.62 to $57.83. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, engineering, construction science or related field and one (1) year of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. OR Associate's degree from an accredited college in a building trades field and three (3) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. OR A combination of education and experience equivalent to five (5) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions. Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision, coordinates operations of various property rehabilitation programs, community block grants, and the rehabilitation of properties. Collaborates with property owners in designated rehabilitation project areas using grants, loans, and interest subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
Examples of Work
- Determines client eligibility, evaluates property, and analyses the cost of work required. Prepares construction specifications and cost estimates.
- Inspects work for compliance with plans, materials, and quality.
- Explains programs to the public. Determines eligibility of low-income homes to meet local code and ordinances. Assists owners in selecting and obtaining bids from contractors.
- Writes grant and loan agreements for local officials and property owners. Assists with applications for additional State and Federal funding.
- Prepares summary reports containing photographs, descriptions, cost analysis and financing. Compiles and maintains case records and work summaries. Prepares required local and federal forms.
- Processes payments, inspection reports, certificates of acceptance, and lien waivers.
- Trains staff on documentation and processes.
- Assists with conducting surveys and studies to locate low-income property owners.
- Performs related duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of practices and techniques of housing rehabilitation and construction work.
- Knowledge of building codes and ordinances.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology.
- Skill in problem solving.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
- Skill in project management.
- Ability to identify and resolve construction defects.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and related codes.
- Ability to establish maintain effective working others.
- Ability to write narrative reports.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function: - 24% or Less - 25% - 49% - 50%-74% - 75% or more
Office environment - X
Outdoors environment - X
Exposure to weather - X
Sitting - X
Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, balancing, crawling, handling - X
Typing/data entry - X
Talking, hearing - X
Operate vehicle - X
Close and distance vision, field of vision - X
Depth perception, accommodation - X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) - X
Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) - X
Proximity to moving, mechanical parts - X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Additional Considerations
- This is a Rochester, MN based position and is not remote eligible at this time.
- International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
- Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
- Olmsted County does not sponsor applicants for this position.
Benefits
Provisional employees are eligible for benefits if employment is projected to be 12 months or longer and work at least 40 hours per pay period. This document is a brief Summary of Benefits for Olmsted County Employees on the Paid Time Off Program. Paid Time Off Employees over.5 FTE accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) based on their length of service as follows: First year to 5 years of service - accrue up to 23 days 6 to 10 years of service - accrue up to 25 days 11 to 15 years of service - accrue up to 27.5 days 16 to 20 years of service - accrue up to 30 days 21 to 26 years of service - accrue up to 32.5 days Over 26 years of service - accrue up to 35 days Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of work and can use it as soon as accrued with supervisor approval. Flexible Time Leave All regular, full-time employees and part-time employees who are scheduled to work at least twenty (20) hours or more per week on an ongoing basis shall receive up to 28 hours (prorated by FTE) of paid FTL at their regular base pay each calendar year. Commencement of Employment # of FTL Hours Between January 1 and June 30 28 Hours Between July 1 and August 31 16 Hours Between September 1 and November 30 8 Hours Between December 1 and December 31 0 Hours Paid Holidays Olmsted County recognizes the following legal holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve (4 hours when December 24th falls on a Monday Thursday only), Christmas Day Employee Health and Insurance Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Health Care Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Health Insurance The self-insured Olmsted County Employees' Health Plan is administered by Medica. Under the plan, eligible employees and their dependents have access to all providers in the Medica Health Plan Solutions network, including Mayo Clinic and Olmsted Medical Center. The plan offers a comprehensive preventive care program to help protect the health of employees and their dependents, 80% co-insurance on most services (after deductible) and access to Nice Healthcare, which offers no-cost virtual and in-home appointments, labs, x-rays, and more. There is a base in-network deductible of $1,500/person, $4,500/family with the opportunity to earn a reward to lower the deductible to $500/person, $1,500/family. The in-network out-of-pocket maximum is $3,000/person, $6,000/family for those who earn the reward. Coverage is available for employees and their eligible dependents. The monthly rates for healthcare coverage are as follows: Health Insurance Rates Single health coverage monthly cost to the employee is $110.00 per month or $55.00 per pay period. Employee Plus Children monthly cost to the employee is $500 per month or $250 per pay period. Employee Plus One coverage monthly