Temporary Housing Quality Inspector

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Job description

Description:

Conducts inspections and evaluates the quality of housing units in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development's established Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Travels to different locations to perform inspections.

Maiker Housing Partners offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability, 401(k) match and participation in the Public Employer's Retirement Association.

This position is temporary. Compensation is $19.50/hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts dwelling unit inspections to determine adherence to HUD established Housing Quality.
• Performs initial, annual, complaint, emergency, and special inspections to ensure that units meet the requirements established by HUD.
• Schedules inspections with landlords and clients. Sends necessary correspondence to landlords and participants regarding inspections, failures, etc.
• Ensures inspections completed within per HUD regulations and Maiker Administrative Plans.
• Explains the HAP contract to clients and landlords, obtains appropriate signatures and dates on these documents.
• Communicates and explains the basic requirements and rules of the Section 8 Program to clients, landlords, and the public; assists in outreach efforts to interested landlords.
• Performs data entry of inspection information, maintains necessary administrative records and assists in preparation of regular and special reports as needed.
• Complies with all published policies and procedures established for MAIKER

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning

Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns plans with company goals, plans for and manages resources, creates contingency plans, coordinates/cooperates with others.

Quality

Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.

Dependability

Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements.

Communication

Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

Prioritizing and Organizing Work

Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.

. Requirements:

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education/Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or minimum of six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One year's experience and knowledge of the HCV in order to have the ability to explain contracts and program rules and regulations to participants and landlords.

Relevant Knowledge:

• The ability to read, comprehends, interpret, and implement rules, regulations and procedures governing the HCV Programs in relation to Housing Quality Standards (HQS).
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship and to communicate effectively with clients, landlords, and the public, both verbally and in writing. Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to physically perform multiple inspections in a (days/weeks/months) specified time frame, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, bending and stooping, climbing ladders, etc. Ability to spend approximately 7 hours a day driving to inspection locations and performing inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule a large volume of appointments in a timely and area-orderly manner.
• Demonstrated ability to process large volumes of paperwork in a timely and correct manner.
• Skill in utilizing available documentation and fact-finding approaches. Logical thinking and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of program requirements and guidance as reflected in HUD regulations, handbook, notices, forms, and guides.
• Knowledge of PHA-established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of non-program federal requirements that affect income and rent determinations, including fair housing and equal opportunity, fraud and program abuse, personnel and employment practices.
• Knowledge of HUD-established performance standards (for HCV, SEMAP indicators) and PHA-established performance standards as they relate HQS.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Computer literacy, including personal computing, accuracy in data entry, and knowledge of program-related software.

Demonstrated ability to use computer systems, including operations of handheld computer systems, main frame systems, PC's, and e-mail functions.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license, clean MVR and auto insurance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Maiker Housing Partners is an equal opportunity employer

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