Housing Compliance Inspector IV (Human, Homeless & Family Services Dept - Promotional Opportunity)

Housing Compliance Inspector IV (Human, Homeless & Family Services Dept - Promotional Opportunity)

Salary

$62,721.00 - $84,180.00 Annually

Location

Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

2026113104104HHFSmgh

Department

Human, Homeless and Family Services Dept

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

1600-AFSCME NonSupervisory Local 1227 Building Ins

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Description

Human, Homeless and Family Services Department

Housing Compliance Inspector IV

Under general supervision, the Housing Compliance Inspector is responsible for conducting scheduled or periodic housing inspections to determine adherence to the U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD), local, and other funding affiliate requirements. The Housing Compliance Inspector IV primarily conducts initial, annual occupancy, and other inspections and feasibility assessments on single family and multifamily residences to ensure that properties meet required Federal, State, and local housing quality standards and comply with contract specifications.

Examples of Duties

• Oversees the inspection and evaluation of the condition and repair of proposed and ongoing housing improvement projects.
• Evaluates construction methods and determines cost-effectiveness of plans; Works with contractors to solve issues; Approves change orders and payment requests.
• Analyzes accepted construction contracts to ensure conformance to construction specifications and cost and negotiates revisions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Conducts and coordinates meetings with contractors, project managers, engineers, and homeowners
• Interprets and explains contract terms to representatives of the owner or developer, including administrative staff, workers, or clients.
• Monitors residential lead hazard risk assessments/lead based paint inspections.
• Oversees efforts to bring properties into compliance and directs follow-up inspections to ensure that work is completed; Maintains inspections records, documents, and files.
• Prepares and sends noncompliance letters to contractors (to correct structural deficiencies); may report projects in noncompliance to program manager for further disposition.
• Verifies the re-inspection of units to ensure that deficiencies have been corrected and meet compliance requirements.
• Reviews inspection reports and makes recommendations to program manager for termination of program participation for families or landlords that have failed to correct non-compliance violations and/or have engaged in fraudulent activities.
• Maintains effective working relationships with the community to which assigned and develops partnerships with local agencies and organizations to improve neighborhood development efforts.
• Assists Housing and Revitalization senior management and/or HUD representatives on specific projects and issues.
• Performs HUD and related housing research as required and prepares reports for City management and City Council.
• Oversees proper preparation and maintenance of administrative records, reports, and files; compiles documentation for tenant files for a three year period; maintains daily records of work activities and provides information for monthly reports.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• High School graduation or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Three (3) to four (4) years experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors.

Licensing and Certifications

• It is required that Housing Compliance Inspectors possess a certificate as Lead Supervisor through the State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Healthy Homes Section (HHS) within six months of hire and receive continued training to renew the certificate on an as-needed basis.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

LRD: 05/09/2023

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable State and City laws and standards relating to housing quality standards.
• Knowledge of inspection methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of relevant building trades and construction methods.
• Knowledge of practices and methods used in the repair and/or maintenance of buildings or houses.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and cost estimation.
• Skill in composing letters to affected stakeholders regarding inspection status or compliance.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written material, including program reports and correspondence to meet program requirements.
• Skill in interpreting and consistently applying program rules, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Ability to ensure compliance of housing standards through housing inspections, investigations, and analysis of reports
• Ability to schedule and coordinate meetings between various parties, problem solve, and perform risk monitoring
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply housing construction laws, rules, and regulations
• Ability to recognize unsafe and/or potentially hazardous situations and determine corrective actions necessary for units to pass inspection
• Ability to take independent decisions to resolve problems or conflicts, and to enforce housing program rules and regulations
• Ability to maintain necessary records and prepare documents and reports
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees, housing applicants and residents, community workers, and the public.

Physical Demands

• The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items involved in frequent onsite visits to project locations to conduct inspections of housing facilities, buildings, or grounds.
• These activities are in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with potential exposure to conditions which may include fumes, extreme heat and cold, wetness, loud noise, dust, inclement weather and hazardous chemicals.
• Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
• During extended periods each year, Housing Compliance Inspectors may be required to work considerable overtime.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position. The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

INSURANCE

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
• At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
• At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
• An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

01

Are you a current ACTIVE City of Detroit employee? (Select your status)

• ARPA Funded (Civil Service, Administrative Special Services Staff (TASS), Appointed)
• Civil Service
• Administrative Special Service Staff (TASS)
• Appointed
• No, I am not a current active employee

02

Please indicate your highest level of education completed

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• PhD/J.D.
• No education experience

03

How many years of experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• 3 - 5 years of experience
• 5 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No Experience

04

Describe your experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors.

05

How many years experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors do you possess?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 - 5 years of experience
• 5 - 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience
• No experience

06

Describe your years experience in conducting housing inspections, writing specifications and working with contractors.

07

Are you willing and able to obtain the Lead Supervisor Certificate through the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Healthy Homes Section (HHS) within six months of hire and complete any required continuing training to maintain the certification?

• Yes
• No

08

What certifications do you possess?

09

Dont forget to attach a copy of your cover letter and updated resume?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Detroit

Address Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

2 Woodward Ave ste 316

Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job