The Housing Inspector performs inspections on residential properties for compliance with HUD Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards (HQS) / National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), Kentucky Building Code, Campbell and Pendleton County, and various city Zoning Ordinances and Property Maintenance Code standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to:
Schedules daily inspections and appointments and notifies landlords and tenants;
Inspects single and multi-family residential buildings to ensure compliance with HQS / NSPIRE;
Completes and maintains required checklists to document housing conditions;
Prepares correspondence pertaining to the inspection process;
Completes and maintains various records pertaining to inspections;
Performs inspections prior to lease approval, biennial inspections, re-inspections, and special inspections; covering the general aspects of rental property living conditions, including: bathrooms, kitchens, living space and home security, heating and cooling, lighting and electrical fixtures, structural integrity, air quality, plumbing fixtures, lead-based paint, property access, neighborhood condition, pest infestation, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors;
Advises property owners and tenants of repairs as necessary, tracks and performs re-inspections timely, accurately, and consistently;
Monitors and verifies repairs have been completed in accordance with agency policy and regulations;
Advises owners of contract rent approved by the Housing Authority and negotiates contract rent with owners per affordability factors when necessary.
Assists in reviewing fair market rents and assessing payment standards;
Interacts with tenants and owners regarding housing quality, repairs, upkeep, and maintenance.
Collects and maintains information for determining rent reasonableness for properties;
Performs data entry in compliance with HUD electronic reporting requirements;
Conducts owner education and outreach.
Coordinates regular maintenance of any assigned vehicle with the County maintenance department; and
Assumes duties/responsibilities of coworkers and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
General knowledge of applicable building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction codes and processes;
Comprehensive knowledge of housing regulations and inspection techniques and ability to detect HQS / NSPIRE violations.
Knowledge of state and local building and fire code regulations;
Knowledge of HUD HQS / NSPIRE, established minimum housing standards and regulations, safety practices and procedures, inspection practices and techniques, and construction methods.
Knowledge of ordinances and code enforcement techniques.
Ability to perform housing inspections accurately and consistently and assess the need for repairs.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county officials, and members of the public.
General computer software, application, and systems knowledge and ability to maintain accurate records;
Ability to prepare and process correspondence pertaining to the inspection process.
Ability to create and maintain thorough, accurate records;
Ability to exercise sound judgment.
Ability to work under general supervision; and
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in the Housing Industry / Real Estate Assessment Center /occupied property inspections.
Associate Degree in a design or construction-related area and two years of experience in a construction, building design, or drafting position which required the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record;
Possession of Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards Specialist and/or National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate Certifications or ability to obtain within 60 days from date of hire; and
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job which include, but are not limited to, sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, climbing or balancing, and lifting and/or moving objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Newport, Kentucky
Salary
$25–$31
Skills
Air Qualityunmatched
Building Codesunmatched
Building Designunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Computer Softwareunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Designunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electricityunmatched
HVACunmatched
Home Inspectionsunmatched
Home Securityunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Mail Processingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Market Analysisunmatched
Multi-Family Buildingsunmatched
Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
Physical Demandsunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Prepare Correspondenceunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Property Rentalsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Real Estateunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Rentalsunmatched
Residential Real Estateunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Zoningunmatched
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