Housing Development Inspector - Housing (CHSA)

Housing Development Inspector - Housing (CHSA)

Salary

$54,868.00 Annually

Location

6600 Abercorn St, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Interim

Job Number

2603298

Department

Housing & Neighborhood Services Department

Division

Housing Services Division

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

The Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Housing Development Inspector to coordinate housing development programs and projects that support the preservation, rehabilitation, and development of affordable housing throughout Chatham County.

This position is responsible for conducting inspections of new construction, rehabilitation, and renovation projects to ensure compliance with applicable building codes, construction standards, funding requirements, and approved project specifications. The Housing Development Inspector provides technical expertise throughout the construction process, from initial property assessments through final inspections and project closeout. Projects range from single-family houses to multi-family apartments.

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We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement and more!

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates the preparation and review of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinates site preparation and layout.
• Coordinates rehabilitation projects.
• Coordinates building construction inspection and problem resolution activities.
• Coordinates payment inspections and authorizations.
• Coordinates warranty inspections.
• Work with home buyers, property owners, developers, non-profits, City of Savannah departments, surveyors, engineers, architects, contractors, realtors, bankers, and investors.
• Coordinates Employer Assisted Home Purchase Programs (EAHPP), Dream Maker, and other housing program inspection activities.
• Inspect new construction, EAHPP, and Dream Maker Program Home Inspections.
• Identify and prepare lists of problems needing correction, certify that houses meet minimum program standards, and work with home buyers, property owners, realtors, and loan officers.
• Prepares work write-ups, specifications, and cost estimates for all housing programs.
• Manages construction projects (before, during, and after), including reviewing contractor estimates, approval of progress, and final draw requests.
• Completes training and maintains lead-based paint safety certification for repair and renovation projects.
• Conducts customer new home orientation.
• Establish and host two or more informational home maintenance program courses annually.
• Coordinates Water and Sewer Tap Fee Waiver set up.
• Serves as backup for all environmental study reports for the City Housing and Neighborhood Services Construction Specialist. Reports and Approvals as required by the City Housing Department and HUD.
• Physically inspects and reports on CHSA and CHSA Development owned properties; monitors and verifies the condition and maintenance of the property.
• Performs various customer service functions, answers telephone, directs all incoming calls to appropriate party promptly and efficiently, responds to inquiries from the public, City Officials and City departments.
• Coordinates with and assists in the delivery of various housing initiatives undertaken by the City of Savannah Housing & Neighborhood Services Department, the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund, and other housing partners.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Architecture or Construction Management; with three years of experience in community development, project management, construction management or contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of real estate laws.
• Knowledge of property acquisition, property evaluation, construction, specification preparation, and cost estimation procedures.
• Knowledge of building codes.
• Knowledge of housing loan standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in developing short- and long-range plans.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

City of Savannah (serving as Fiscal Agent for Community Housing Services Agency, Inc.)

This position is assigned to the Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA). While the City of Savannah serves as the fiscal agent and administers payroll and employee benefits, the position is supervised by CHSA and supports CHSAs housing programs and initiatives.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Please select your highest level of education.

• Bachelors degree or higher
• Associates degree
• High School Diploma or GED
• None of the above

02

Please specify the field in which you earned your degree.

03

How many years of experience in community development, project management, construction management or contract administration do you have?

04

Do you have a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov