Housing Inspector - Columbus, OH

CGI•Columbus, OH

77d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal, a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI and a federal contractor serving the IT and business processes needs of public housing agencies throughout the US, has an opening for a Housing Inspector in Columbus, Ohio. The NSPIRE Inspector is responsible for conducting housing inspections in compliance with HUD guidelines.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of directly related experience.
High School diploma or GED.
Knowledge of local building codes, construction methods (new and rehabilitation) and housing systems (electrical, plumbing, heating).
Experience in the fields of Public Housing, Real Estate, Building Inspections, Code Enforcement or the equivalent of education and experience.
Must be able to demonstrate diplomacy when dealing with housing applicants, residents, property owners, real estate agencies and staff.
Ability to work independently and complete daily assignments.
Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, as well as effective negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be PC literate and able to effectively use MS Word, Excel and Outlook and hand-held electronic devices.
Must possess a valid driver license, a good driving record and meet all state insurance requirements.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle to conduct daily field work and be available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Inspector's must be able to pay business expenses up front and then be reimbursed within a reasonable length of time per CGI's expense policy.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearance requirements, US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Home Inspector (preferred).
Experience in the fields of Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Real Estate, Building Inspections is highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and negotiation skills, good organizational skills, detail- oriented.
Self-starter that can work independently to assure completion of daily work assignments.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate and document housing conditions of rental assistance clients.
Ensure that all assigned annual and new units are inspected timely and cited NSPIRE violations are brought into compliance within given time frames.
Follow-up on all inspections to determine if required work has been completed properly and within specified time constraints.
Educate program participants, appropriate agencies, and the general public entities concerning NSPIRE and client-specific regulations, policies and procedures.
Research and respond to inquiries regarding NSPIRE and other inspection related matters.
Participate effectively within and across teams to solve issues and deliver quality service to client, owners, agents and participants.
Clearly and accurately document specific information pertaining to each dwelling unit.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Inspections Supervisor and provide adequate coverage in other areas as needed.