Housing Inspector

JOB TITLE: Housing Inspector

STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Housing Services

SUPERVISOR: Housing Program Director

Job Summary:

The Housing Inspector is responsible for completing Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections of units receiving rental assistance in order to ensure the property meets the standards of decent, safe, and sanitary as defined by Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New York State
Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR). Responsibilities include completing unit inspections, all related communication and correspondence necessary for follow up and program reporting.

Job Responsibilities:

Direct Client Service:(90%)

• Schedules and performs unit inspections by applying Housing Quality Standards; as defined by

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New York State Homes andCommunity Renewal (NYS HCR).

• Responsible for timely completion of Initial, Annual, Late, Special and Move- out inspections for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• Completes all required forms, follow-up and correspondence related to inspection activities.
• Documents failed inspections, assigns and monitors repair deadlines in accordance with funder expectations.
• Communicates deficiencies in a clear manner and provides appropriate referrals for repair assistance.
• Maintains the failed inspection database in accordance with SEMAP audit requirements.
• Monitors unit abatements with the guidance of the Director.
• Complete monthly report as defined by Director

Other:(10%)

• Input and utilization of agency wide intake tracking system
• Attend staff, department, and agency meetings
• Participate in trainings and conferences, as requested
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned; may include nights and weekends

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Promote Agency Mission and adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines as defined by

TCAction and program funders

• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Maintains general office procedures; phone coverage, mailings, and filing
• Ability to implement federal, state, and local regulations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs and basic computer functions.
• Bi-Annual satisfactory physical including TB test (Mantoux or Chest X-ray)
• Frequent sitting, working at computer keyboard and desk, regular standing to file, perform other office functions, occasional bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs; accommodations may apply to this position

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year experience completing home inspections or conducting home visits
• Meet TCAction criteria for satisfactory driver’s license in order to access agency owned vehicles for program related activities
• Preference given to applicants who hold the HCV Housing Quality Standards Specialist certification

Print Name:________________________ Signature:_____________________________ Date: _____________

Position covered under TCReaction, Local No.11; Painter's District Council # 4 bargaining unit.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: On the road