Community Housing Inspector
Salary
$58,344.00 - $82,272.00 Annually
Location
City of Irving, TX
Job Type
Technical
Job Number
2600042A
Department
Housing and Redevelopment Division
Opening Date
06/03/2026
Closing Date
6/17/2026 5:00 PM Central
Job Posting
Duties include completing detailed property assessments and work plans for grant funded home restoration projects and housing construction, including site visits and dialogue with owners; conducting walk through events for project bidding processes; supervising general contractors, sub-contractors, builders, and/or developers (including CHDOs) via telephone and site visits, and assisting them in following city processes, ensuring project milestones are met; and resolving conflicts between contractors and homeowners. Additional duties include ensuring compliance with rehab policies and lead regulations by following HUD guidelines; conducting lead based paint risk assessments and clearance tests; coordinating timely completion of emergency repair work that threatens life, health, and/or safety of owners; and conducting Housing Quality Standard inspections where necessary. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus some vocational or technical training related to construction methods or building inspections, and a minimum of three years relevant experience plus lead-based paint certification or the ability to obtain within one year required. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. A résumé must be submitted with an application.
PAY GRADE GG19 / FULL PAY RANGE $28.05 - $39.55 PER HOUR
Full Job Description
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Culture
The City of Irving's Housing and Redevelopment division helps provide housing-related and social services to stabilize neighborhoods and to help reduce the effects of poverty on Irving residents through the U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD) funds.
Some of the responsibilities of the Housing and Redevelopment division include:
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.
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If you are bilingual, please indicate which languages and if you have the ability to read, write and/or speak those languages. If you are not, please enter N/A.
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Do you have any CDBG or any grant related experience with homeowner rehabilitation programs? If so, please provide brief work experience and your role in the program. If not, please enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer City of Irving
Address 825 W. Irving Blvd
Irving, Texas, 75060
Phone 972-721-2696
Website https://www.irvingtx.gov/