Housing Inspector

Northern Kentucky Area Development District•Newport, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Housing Inspector performs inspections on residential properties for compliance with HUD Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards (HQS) / National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), Kentucky Building Code, Campbell and Pendleton County, and various city Zoning Ordinances and Property Maintenance Code standards.

Requirements

General knowledge of applicable building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction codes and processes
Comprehensive knowledge of housing regulations and inspection techniques and ability to detect HQS / NSPIRE violations
Knowledge of state and local building and fire code regulations
Knowledge of HUD HQS / NSPIRE, established minimum housing standards and regulations, safety practices and procedures, inspection practices and techniques, and construction methods
Knowledge of ordinances and code enforcement techniques
Ability to perform housing inspections accurately and consistently and assess the need for repairs
Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county officials, and members of the public
General computer software, application, and systems knowledge and ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to prepare and process correspondence pertaining to the inspection process
Ability to create and maintain thorough, accurate records
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work under general supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Must maintain a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job which include, but are not limited to, sitting, walking, standing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, climbing or balancing, and lifting and/or moving objects that weigh up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in a design or construction-related area and two years of experience in a construction, building design, or drafting position which required the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications preferred
Possession of Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards Specialist and/or National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate Certifications or ability to obtain within 60 days from date of hire

Responsibilities

Schedules daily inspections and appointments and notifies landlords and tenants
Inspects single and multi-family residential buildings to ensure compliance with HQS / NSPIRE
Completes and maintains required checklists to document housing conditions
Prepares correspondence pertaining to the inspection process
Completes and maintains various records pertaining to inspections
Performs inspections prior to lease approval, biennial inspections, re-inspections, and special inspections; covering the general aspects of rental property living conditions, including: bathrooms, kitchens, living space and home security, heating and cooling, lighting and electrical fixtures, structural integrity, air quality, plumbing fixtures, lead-based paint, property access, neighborhood condition, pest infestation, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Advises property owners and tenants of repairs as necessary, tracks and performs re-inspections timely, accurately, and consistently
Monitors and verifies repairs have been completed in accordance with agency policy and regulations
Advises owners of contract rent approved by the Housing Authority and negotiates contract rent with owners per affordability factors when necessary
Assists in reviewing fair market rents and assessing payment standards
Interacts with tenants and owners regarding housing quality, repairs, upkeep, and maintenance
Collects and maintains information for determining rent reasonableness for properties
Performs data entry in compliance with HUD electronic reporting requirements
Conducts owner education and outreach
Coordinates regular maintenance of any assigned vehicle with the County maintenance department
Assumes duties/responsibilities of coworkers and performs other duties as assigned