Housing Inspector

Santa Fe County • Santa Fe, NM

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Housing Operations, this role conducts a variety of inspections of housing units to ensure they are decent, safe, and sanitary for both federal and non-federal housing units. The position involves scheduling and conducting inspections, assessing various aspects of housing units for compliance, and documenting findings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of experience in building trades.
• Must obtain and maintain a Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Certifications, or equivalent, within six (6) months of employment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical maintenance, and construction.
• Skill in assessing housing units.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, voltage tester, thermos tester, and Yardi program.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other software programs in a Windows environment or ability to learn such skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with landlords and tenants.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise fair judgment.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability in providing excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests in person, on the phone, or in writing; providing clear and concise responses and direction; and demonstrating professionalism and courtesy in interactions with internal staff and external customers and agencies.
• Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening.
• Selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening.
• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.

Responsibilities

• Schedules inspections and ensures timely notification of inspection to tenant and landlord; reschedules inspections as needed.
• Inspects and evaluates subsidized rental assistance units, assessing unit size, utility systems, safety, appliances, water and sewer systems, painted walls and ceiling content, condition of development, and unit structural and material contents.
• Conducts building and system inspections of public housing units and common areas to ensure regulatory compliance with the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).
• Conducts all annual and preventive maintenance inspections of public housing units.
• Completes move-in and move-out inspections for public housing; creates pre- and final schedule of charges; creates final “punch list” to ensure public housing units are ready for use.
• Writes and finalizes inspection reports, citing any violations, deficiencies or infractions and the passage or failure of units; submits reports to the housing managers, tenants, landlords and/or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as required.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests in person, on the phone, or in writing; providing clear and concise responses and direction; and demonstrating professionalism and courtesy in interactions with internal staff and external customers and agencies.
• Must complete all training as designated or assigned.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED