Housing Inspector

City of Tucson

5d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Housing Inspector performs inspections in accordance with HUD's National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), 24 CFR Parts 5 and 982, and City of Tucson policies. The position ensures assisted units meet federal health and safety requirements, protects program integrity, provides technical guidance to owners and participants, and supports HUD compliance, SEMAP performance, and quality assurance initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of relevant experience
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Proficiency using mobile inspection technology, tablets, cameras, and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Housing Choice Voucher Program
HUD NSPIRE certification
Knowledge of SEMAP, HAP contract administration, rent reasonableness, residential construction principles, and Emphasys Elite or comparable housing management software.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial, biennial, annual (if required), complaint, emergency, special, and quality control inspections in accordance with HUD NSPIRE standards.
Evaluate life-threatening and non-life-threatening deficiencies, establish required correction timeframes, and verify completed repairs through reinspection’s.
Utilize HUD-approved mobile inspection software and Emphasys Elite (or successor systems) to accurately document deficiencies, photographs, inspection results, and required actions.
Educate owners, property managers, and participants regarding NSPIRE requirements, deficiency correction standards, and program responsibilities.
Coordinate with Housing Specialists regarding abatements, Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract actions, participant moves, enforcement actions, and inspection-related program decisions.
Perform Quality Control inspections to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with HUD NSPIRE standards and departmental procedures.
Support SEMAP Indicator compliance by maintaining timely inspections, accurate documentation, and complete electronic records.
Observe property conditions that may affect rent reasonableness, health and safety, or continued program eligibility and communicate findings to appropriate staff.
Maintain inspection schedules, meet productivity and timeliness standards, respond to participant and owner inquiries, and provide exceptional customer service.
Prepare reports, maintain confidential records, and participate in audits, HUD monitoring, policy implementation, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Conduct inspections throughout assigned geographic areas, including managing and adjusting zip code assignments based on operational needs.
Perform field work in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and other outdoor environmental conditions.
Enter and inspect residential units of all types and conditions, including units that may be unsanitary, cluttered, or contain unpleasant odors or environmental hazards.
Work effectively both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team to ensure timely and accurate inspections.
Maintain flexibility to respond to changing workloads, emergency inspections, and shifting program priorities.
Communicate professionally with landlords, property managers, participants, and coworkers during routine and difficult inspection situations.
Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.