Address
Form of workTioga Opportunities, Inc. is a cornerstone of the community that offers opportunities for growth and development for customers and employees. We are a strength-based, inclusive agency, committed to improving the lives of those we serve.
TheHousing Inspector is responsible for the planning and execution of housing inspections of Section 8 properties, ensuring Section 8 Housing Quality Standards are met while developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with landlords and tenants.
Pay rate: $17.50/hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 15-20 hours per week.
Location: Owego, NY
Job Requirements
TheHousing Inspector is responsible for the planning and execution of housing inspections of Section 8 properties, ensuring Section 8 Housing Quality Standards are met while developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with landlords and tenants.
Pay rate: $17.50/hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 15-20 hours per week.
Location: Owego, NY
Job Requirements
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with owners/landlords of low-income housing
- Analyzes inspection priorities and schedules inspection appointments
- Conducts housing inspections to determine compliance with the Federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
- Prepares inspection report for homeowners and copy to the tenant
- Advises owners on how to correct deficiencies to meet HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and negotiates compliance date
- Evaluates corrections of any HQS deficiencies and approves final inspection prior to Rental Assistance payment
- Notifies Occupancy Specialist(s) when unit passes HQS inspection, so payment and/or leasing can begin
- Maintains controls and information systems for effective program monitoring
- Maintains failed inspection logs
- Prepares monthly report on inspections
Other information:
- Attends seminars to receive training on updated Federal and State Regulations.
- Must take and pass the Housing Quality Standards course to maintain employment
- On-site attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Must assume the responsibility for meeting the transportation needs as required by the nature of the position.
- Working hours at programs operated by the Agency will correspond to the needs of the participants and program.
- The principle of confidentiality applies to all information about program participants and their families.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalency diploma required AND one years’ work experience in the field of construction trades, building maintenance, building inspection, or related fields.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must attend a certification seminar and pass exam for (HQS) Housing Inspector prior to conducting inspections. Fee for seminar and exam to be paid by TOI.
- Must have (and maintain) a valid driver’s license and be an ‘acceptable driver’ by the Agency’s insurance provider
- Must have knowledge of housing inspection techniques, procedures, and practices in order to diagnose and analyze housing conditions
- Must have a working knowledge of construction methods and materials and building maintenance problems
- Ability to communicate solutions of housing maintenance problems to property owners
- Good oral and written skills to be able to communicate verbally and in writing with tenants and owners, contractors, code officials, and public officials
- Computer skills to perform efficiently, i.e. Microsoft Office
- Must have the skills necessary to perform detailed record keeping, keep organized files
- Ability to respect privacy and confidentiality of client interviews, information, and files
- Ability to work with the public and in an office setting
Physical demands:
- Walk/climb stairs within the office area to deliver/retrieve/file documents and make photocopies
- Walk through housing to inspect such areas as cellars, attics, and bedrooms utilizing a flashlight for light
- Walk on uneven terrain to inspect building exterior and site
- Climb two or three flights of stairs to conduct inspections at multiple level buildings
- Crouch, bend, reach and twist during inspection of sinks, cabinets, outlets, fixtures, heating equipment and smoke alarms
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Make on-site field notes
Environmental Conditions - both inside and outdoors, hot and cold
Frequently exposed to:
Frequently exposed to:
- Unsafe conditions such as deteriorated steps/stairs, porches, floors, etc. and/or icy/slippery steps, ramps, porches, decks, walkways, sidewalks, etc. when visiting homes.
Occasionally exposed to:
- Household pets
- Adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold and heat and unheated housing units
- Spiders, cobwebs, bats, mice, rats and cockroaches
- Unsanitary living conditions
Protective Clothing and Devices
- No special clothing or devices required
- Gloves are provided for sanitary reasons, as needed.
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
