Housing Inspector

1149 E South 11th Street

Abilene, TX 79602

ABILENE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Job Description

Position: HCV Inspector Program Affiliation: HCV
Reports To: HCV Supervisor Salary Range: $15.68 - $23.02
Position Type: Hourly Revision Date: January 2024

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Inspections Manager, the position of the HCV Inspector will be responsible for conducting inspections following the guidelines of HUD's Housing Quality Standards/ NSPIRE V and the contracted Housing Authority’s administrative plan. All inspectors are required to complete the provided classroom, online, and field training and must pass the final certification exam(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service
• Conduct Initial & Annual Inspections
• Conduct re-inspections
• Conduct special inspections
• Conduct abatement inspections
• Perform rent reasonable survey for RFTAs
• Collect and transmit inspection data using the iPad
• Pull schedule and inspection information for upcoming work shift
• Complete and submit required documents to supervisor
• Be proficient in state & local building code requirements
• & Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree and/or equivalent education and work experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Moderate computer ability
• Proficiency of modern equipment including cell phones, fax machines, scanners, computers, hand held devices, GPS, and printers
• Prepare and present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in written form
• Establish, maintain, and promote effective working relationships with departmental employees, co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors, and landlords/tenants; display ability to effectively communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to work productively in a variety of internal and external working conditions and environments

Phone: 325-676-6385 Fax: 325-676-6375 Relay Services: 711 OR 1-800-RelayTX Website: www.abileneha.org

Equal Opportunity Employer / Equal Housing Opportunities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Agency (PHA) and of local, state, and federal regulations governing subsidized housing programs

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass Inspection exam(s) within first year

OTHER:

The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the AHA auto liability policy.

Phone: 325-676-6385 Fax: 325-676-6375 Relay Services: 711 OR 1-800-RelayTX Website: www.abileneha.org

Equal Opportunity Employer / Equal Housing Opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.68 - $23.02 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person