HOUSING INSPECTOR

5 days ago

Westfield, NY, United States Chautauqua Opportunities Full time
Position Data:

Title: Housing Inspector

Grade: 5 Exempt: Non-Exempt: X

Reports to: Property Coordinator

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Conducts housing inspections utilizing HUD's Housing Quality Standards and Housing Quality Standards inspections throughout the county. Monday through Friday 8:30Am - 4:30 Pm 20 hours per week. Pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

Security Clearance:
  • Access Level 4 - A,C
Requirements

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:
  • Conducts Housing Quality Standard inspections and COI property inspections as required.
  • Conduct inspection followed by completion of the required paperwork and data entry functions into multiple service software systems.
  • Maintain a computerized tracking report of all inspections - and completes a monthly report to be submitted to the program manager by the 3rd of the month.
  • Updates customer information related to the inspection process in the Statewide HCV system and CAPSYS.
  • Completes required paperwork per inspection protocol and HUD guidelines.
  • Communicates with landlords and tenants about HQS violations in property
  • Refers tenants to services based on needs identified through inspections
  • Promotes agency mission
  • Maintains consistent professional customer service.
  • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics
  • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
  • Other duties as designated by supervisor
Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Housing & Community Service Division Staff and Managers

B. External: Vendors, Federal, and Local Government Agencies.

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0

Organizational Responsibilities:
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures
  • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
  • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
  • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems
Physical:
  • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort
Knowledge, Skills Required:
  • High School diploma required; Associate's degree in Science, Business, or Human Services preferred.
  • Minimum one year of work experience in property management, building maintenance, code enforcement, quality assurance, customer relations, or the Section 8 housing choice voucher program.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment.
  • Goal oriented.
  • Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Strong teaming skills.
Special Requirements, if any:
  • Must be able to obtain a LexisNexis clearance.
  • Valid Drivers license
  • Ability to travel
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel throughout the county
  • Obtain HUD Housing Quality Standards Certificate (within one year of employment)
  • Works compassionately with a diverse population
  • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times

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