Housing Inspector

Campbell County Fiscal Court•Newport, KY

About The Position

The Housing Inspector performs inspections of single- and multi-family residential properties to assess compliance with HUD Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards (HQS) / National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), the Kentucky Building Code, county and city zoning ordinances, and Property Maintenance Code standards. The position schedules inspections, documents housing conditions, communicates inspection findings and required repairs, tracks repair completion, and performs timely re-inspections. It also supports rent reasonableness and payment-standard activities, owner education and outreach, and HUD electronic reporting. The Housing Inspector reports to the Housing Director and is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position scheduled for 70 hours bi-weekly.

Requirements

Two years of experience in the housing industry, real estate, construction, and/or property inspections.
An associate degree in a construction-related area, two years of experience in a construction-related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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, minimum housing standards and regulations, safety practices and procedures, inspection practices and techniques, and construction methods.
Ability to perform housing inspections accurately and consistently and assess the need for repairs.
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county officials, and members of the public.
General computer software, application, and systems knowledge, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to prepare and process inspection-related correspondence and create and maintain thorough, accurate records.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and work under general supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Must maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must possess Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards Specialist and/or National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate certifications, or be able to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, climbing or balancing, and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Schedule daily inspections and appointments and notify landlords and tenants.
Inspect single- and multi-family residential buildings for compliance with HQS / NSPIRE.
Complete and maintain checklists and records documenting housing conditions and inspections.
Prepare correspondence related to the inspection process.
Perform inspections before lease approval, biennial inspections, re-inspections, and special inspections.
Inspect rental-property conditions, including bathrooms, kitchens, living spaces, 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.
Advise property owners and tenants of necessary repairs and track and conduct re-inspections accurately, consistently, and on time.
Monitor and verify that repairs are completed in accordance with agency policy and regulations.
Advise owners of Housing Authority-approved contract rent and negotiate contract rent with owners when necessary based on affordability factors.
Assist in reviewing fair market rents and assessing payment standards.
Interact with tenants and owners regarding housing quality, repairs, upkeep, and maintenance.
Collect and maintain information used to determine rent reasonableness for properties.
Enter data in compliance with HUD electronic reporting requirements.
Conduct owner education and outreach.
Coordinate regular maintenance of any assigned vehicle with the County maintenance department.
Assume coworkers' duties and responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.