Housing Program Inspector (Community Program Technician Iii)

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for one (1) unclassified Community Program Technician III to serve as a Housing Inspector in the Housing Authority Bureau. The Housing Program Inspector conducts physical inspections of assisted housing properties participating in Housing Authority programs to determine compliance with HUD’s National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) and Housing Authority requirements. The position reports to the Housing Authority building, 1500 Hughes Way Suite C-300, Long Beach, CA 90810; however, the majority of the position's work is performed in the field at properties throughout the Housing Authority's service area. The position requires operating a City vehicles as transportation for regular travel to and between inspection sites and the ability to work independently in a variety of residential environments. Upon successful completion of the training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work Program Policy.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant related programs, grant related activities, and grant related services.
College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work , or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. ( P roof of education required.)
A valid motor vehicle operator license.
Field travel is required.
Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing.
Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation.
Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript.
Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, NSPIRE (National Standards of the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) requirements, including the identification of potential lead hazards.
Perform re-inspections of previously failed units and follow up on complaints to ensure compliance with building codes and NSPIRE, uploads inspection reports, documents, and accompanying data into the electronic file management system and housing software.
Research policy manuals to maintain Housing Authority conformity to NSPIRE rules and regulations.
Determine comparable rents and rent reasonableness for appropriate contract rent of housing units.
Submit written reports regarding inspections result.
Consult with property owners on housing unit compliance for rental programs.
Respond to tenant and owner inquiries.
Complete and submit all necessary inspection forms, including violations of NSPIRE inspection standards.
Perform other related duties as required.