Housing Inspector

Middlesex County•New Brunswick, NJ

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Division administers housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Section 8 Rental Assistance; Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); and HOME Investment Partnerships. All three programs are designed primarily to benefit lower-income persons and households, and most of the rules governing them are set by HUD. The programs help pay families' rent, create new affordable housing, and provide needed services. Under direction, the Housing Inspector investigates dwelling units for violations of Housing Code; does other related duties as required.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of experience in building inspection, building repair, building maintenance, construction, construction inspection, and/or other work concerned with building structures and/or building repair.
High School Diploma required
Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey driver's license.
Knowledge of the problems involved in making investigations into violations of Housing Code.
Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations of a limited complexity.
Ability to interview people of varying backgrounds.
Ability to use tact and courtesy in making investigations.
Ability to observe significant conditions.
Ability to prepare reports.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

Nice To Haves

related professional training or college education preferred.

Responsibilities

Investigates dwelling units for violations of Housing Code, investigates complaints against Housing Code, and prepares reports on investigation.
Reinvestigates premises, makes complete investigations of dwelling units inside and out, and lists violations on printed forms.
Conducts investigations following complaints of lack of heat, filth, interior and exterior appearances, overcrowding, and so forth.
Prepares and turns in reports of investigations.
May take photographs of interior and exterior conditions of dwellings for reference purposes.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.