Housing Inspector

Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority•Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

The Housing Inspector is responsible for ensuring compliance with the applicable Federal HUD standards for all properties receiving assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Voucher programs administered by Kingsport Housing and Redevelopment Authority (KHRA). Activities associated with the job include performing inspections on a variety of housing units to determine what alterations, repairs and/or maintenance work needs to be performed in order to bring the unit into compliance with established local housing codes and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) standards. Job related duties require knowledge of the maintenance/construction industry and applicable building safety codes, strong organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills, excellent observational skills and sufficient strength and agility to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions. Job performance is evaluated by the Executive Director and is subject to annual independent and HUD audits.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year high school or GED
Additional training in the construction trades and/or general knowledge of maintenance is preferred
Thorough knowledge of existing housing and life safety codes preferred
Ability to analytically research state and local code that may prevail (or requests from Landlords).
Commitment to KHRA’s mission “To Transform and Empower Communities.”
Knowledge of current HIPAA regulations pertaining to the storage and dissemination of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Considerable experience working with the public from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds
Experience performing administrative functions (answering and directing phone calls, maintaining organized file systems, data entry, etc.)
Must be able to communicate verbally and electronically in a professional manner
Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and thoroughness
Must be able to perform the physically demanding aspects of the job in a variety of weather conditions. Walking , standing for extended periods of time, traversing stairs
Or, any equivalent combination of education or experience to provide the above "Primary Duties"
Possession of a valid Tennessee Driver’s License and the ability to be insured at standard vehicle liability rates.
Must obtain or maintain the following certifications within 30 but no more than 90 days of employment or other timeframe approved by Executive Director: Housing Choice Voucher Specialist HCV Housing Quality Standards (HQS) NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) Certification

Nice To Haves

Additional training in the construction trades and/or general knowledge of maintenance is preferred
Thorough knowledge of existing housing and life safety codes preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts biennial inspections of all properties associated with the Housing Authority through the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Project Based Voucher Program per NSPIRE guidelines.
Mails appointment letters, abatement, and result letters to residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program to notify them of biennial inspections within required timelines.
Provides information and collaborates with property management/supervisors regarding resident compliance with acceptable housekeeping standards
May serve as support staff on routine housekeeping inspections as time allows
Inspects housing units that have potential to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program at the property owners’ requests and notifies prospective property owners of any needed repairs or alterations required for participation
Notifies landlords of existing deficiencies and schedules re-inspections as required.
Performs rent reasonableness for the purpose of determining rent increases.
Inspector would perform initials for affordability? Or case manager
Inspects all units constructed prior to 1978 to determine if they are in compliance with Lead Based Paint regulations.
Notifies property owners of suspension and/or abatement if notice of repairs is not received and verified within thirty (30) days of the inspection repair list being mailed
Serves as a liaison between landlords and residents participating in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Project Based Voucher Program and conducts inspections of units upon receiving complaints pertaining to the condition and/or use of the property
Care of and maintenance of the assigned company vehicle and company property/tools
Performs other duties as needed