Housing Quality Inspector
Community Teamwork•Lowell, MA
•$26 - $28
About The Position
The Housing Quality Inspector is responsible for ensuring that families are accommodated in safe and sanitary units according to the Housing Quality and NSPIRE Standards regulations from HUD and EOHLC.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent education
- Good customer service, organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic knowledge of computers for entering data.
- Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information
- General knowledge and previous experience with construction and repair of dwellings
- Valid Drivers License
- Comfort with up to 90% local travel
Nice To Haves
- 1+ year experience in housing inspection, code enforcement, and/or knowledge of Mass Lead Paint Laws
- Associates degree
- Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish)
- General knowledge and previous experience with construction and repair of dwellings
Responsibilities
- Complete inspections and re-inspections, in accordance with HUD Housing Quality Standards and/or NSPIRE Standards, EOHLC guidelines and CTI Housing Department policies; complete all forms required for each inspection in a timely manner
- Responsible in each inspection for ensuring proper adherence to HUDs, SEMAP rules and indicators of: Quality control Inspections; Enforcement; Pre-contract Inspections and NSPIRE/HQS Inspections
- Identify NSPIRE/HQS fail items and immediate safety items and document properly on inspection reports, addressing all safety issues to the Inspection Manager in a timely manner
- Properly document all items that will implement financial penalties to Landlords (Abatements)
- Comply with the schedule of inspections established by the Inspection Coordinator.
- Travel to various locations to perform inspections
- Assist the Inspection Coordinator by completing daily paperwork, scheduling, rescheduling, and maintaining inspectors territory in compliance with CTIs, EOHLC, and HUDs regulations
- Educate landlords regarding HUD, EOHLC, and CTI regulations and requirements
- Report and identify all marginal units and work with Housing Manager for corrective action
- Work with tenants to assure that their units are kept in a manner that complies with all regulations and family responsibilities approved by EOHLC and CTI
- Uphold the values of CTI Equity, Integrity, Compassion
- The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.
Benefits
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- 12 paid holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance-Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
- 5% employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
- Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
