Inspector Section 8
About The Position
The Housing Inspector supports the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program by investigating complaints and enforcing Housing Quality Standards (HQS), housing regulations, and applicable local laws. The position works with residents, landlords, and staff on compliance with requirements related to housing, health, safety, environmental health, and zoning. Assigned programs may include Section 8, Voucher, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA/HOME), Mod Rehab, Mod Rehab SRO, PBV, other Public Housing, and rental assistance programs. The role inspects homes, apartment buildings, and other properties; documents findings; issues violation notices; and conducts follow-up inspections. It also responds to inquiries and complaints, explains compliance requirements, and may mediate disputes. The inspector prepares activity reports and correspondence, enters inspection results into handheld and desktop devices, and may testify in court or administrative proceedings. The position performs inspections for contracted PHAs and requires travel outside city limits.
Requirements
- Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in HQS codes, public health, environmental regulations, or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, HQS certification within at least 60 days.
- A valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Knowledge of HQS program operations, housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and vegetation abatement, and related ordinances.
- Knowledge of housing inspection and regulation-enforcement principles, practices, methods, and techniques.
- Knowledge of methods for evaluating housing for program termination and investigating property ownership.
- Knowledge of general building methods, recordkeeping and file maintenance, mathematical principles, the city’s geographic area, business letter writing, report preparation, office equipment, and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Ability to perform HQS enforcement duties; interpret and enforce applicable housing, zoning, and environmental health codes and regulations; research property records; and perform mathematical computations.
- Ability to prepare clear and concise letters and reports, compile and collect data, and communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Ability to explain and apply city codes and ordinances to residents, staff, and landlords, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted during the work.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including significant daily walking, prolonged walking, standing or sitting, inspecting confined spaces, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and heavy lifting.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of HQS enforcement program experience or inspection-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties supporting the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program to protect residents’ health, safety, and welfare.
- Investigate complaints and enforce policies and regulations related to housing standards, environmental health, and zoning.
- Confer with residents, landlords, and staff about compliance with housing, health, and safety regulations.
- Inspect homes, apartment buildings, and other properties for compliance with applicable standards, codes, ordinances, policies, and regulations.
- Determine whether properties comply, issue notices of violation when required, document actions and notices, and conduct follow-up inspections.
- Meet with residents and landlords who are in violation, explain required corrective actions, and mediate or intervene to address potential conflicts.
- Respond to reports of HQS violations, interview complainants and witnesses, photograph violations, document activities, research property ownership and conditional uses, and process certified letters.
- Respond courteously to public inquiries, provide information within the assigned area, and resolve complaints efficiently and promptly.
- Generate and distribute daily inspection activity reports; enter findings using handheld and desktop devices; schedule inspections and create letters.
- Testify in court and administrative proceedings as necessary.
- Perform HQS inspections for contracted PHAs and related responsibilities, including travel outside city limits.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
