Housing Quality Standards Inspector II

County of Kauai

8d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Inspects properties, identifies deficiencies, and advises landlords of required corrective actions for compliance to Federal Housing Quality standards; mediates tenant/landlord disputes and recommends rental rate adjustments as necessary; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and four (4) years of work experience in inspecting examination, interpretation, and/or application of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and/or policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Informs, interprets, and explains the purpose and objectives of the Housing and Quality Standards program
Annually inspects and periodically re-inspects units to ensure compliance with Housing Quality Standards and determines if rent is comparable to other unassisted rental units
Informs landlords and tenants of what is needed to bring their units up to Federal standards and re-inspects units to ensure compliance
Provides inspections based on tenant or landlord complaints regarding non-compliance with Federal guidelines and advises actions to be taken and time schedule to complete repairs
Maintains regular contact with property owners or tenant occupants to oversee the progress of their repair effects and advises and assists them in accomplishing their repairs to conform to applicable codes, ordinances, and standards
Conducts and compiles rental market surveys to determine availability, comparability, and Fair Market Rents of units
Determines validity of damage claims though inspections done when a family vacates
Mediates tenant/landlord disputes over repairs or initial approval, and recommends rental rate adjustments as necessary
May assist disabled, handicapped, elderly and other families locate suitable housing within the Fair Market Rents established
Performs other related duties as assigned