Housing Inspector

Community Development C • Hempstead, NY

3d • $48,000 - $48,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Development Long Island (CDLI) is the only full-service collection of community development entities that change Long Islanders lives for success in home creation and financial growth. CDLI supports these achievements on the individual and community level by offering innovative solutions and resources to achieve personal and community economic growth.

The Housing Inspector will ensure the units of applicants and participants of the Housing Choice Voucher program meet HQS/NSPIRE standards and remain compliant with program rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must have own transportation and clean driving record
• Must attain an HQS and/or NSPIRE certification within the first year of employment
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of working well with others.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

• 3 years’ experience in case management or client services in a human services environment, housing complex, or real estate organization is preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Inspect houses and apartments for compliance under Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and/or National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)
• Schedule appointments and complete all assigned inspections on time and in full.
• Complete inspection reports electronically and create business correspondence when necessary.
• Respond to landlord and tenant inquiries.
• Manage various trackers daily of assigned inspections.

What This Job Offers

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