Full Time Inspector/Admin

CVR ASSOCIATES INC•Buffalo, NY

4d•$23 - $23

About The Position

Perform Housing Quality Standards inspections (including Lead-Based paint compliance) of housing units and properties that are subsidized under the Housing Choice Voucher Program and managed by the local Administrator. Essential Duties: Perform Housing Quality Standards (including Lead-Based paint compliance) inspections Identify owner or participant responsibility for repairs Recommend appropriate corrective action for inspection deficiencies and communicate findings to owner and tenant Supply inspection clerk with information pertaining to Abatements for data entry and processing Complete inspection reports for each subsidized unit Ensure Housing Specialists have complete inspection booklet for file maintenance Provide general program information to the public Work with Rental Analysis regarding Rent Comparables Interpret and implement HUD regulations and guidelines Review data and finding to generate report on inspection of property Provide trending and data to HQS supervisor Provide monthly report to supervisor Ensure accurate tracking of failed inspections Prepare inspection logs and logistics Maintain all required records and prepare all required reports utilizing/accessing same records All additional duties as assigned by supervisor Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Possess sensitivity to persons from culturally diverse backgrounds, persons with special needs and the homeless Ability to study information and HQS regulations so as to determine, define, and comprehend its elements, including conducting of intake interviews to identify the actual physical certification needs of clients Knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements, policies and procedures Possess strong customer service skills Interpret, apply and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to housing programs Ability to interview effectively Must maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of local government, program participants, community-based organizations and the public Be able to work independently with minimal supervision Ability to effectively perform with constant interruption Ability to effectively complete reports, maintain documentation, and accurately complete required forms Ability to operate necessary office equipment, computers and peripherals Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and be able to create and manipulate such documents Must have ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information Ability to determine a solution and what method to follow based upon the transaction that needs to be completed Exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the organization Qualification: Experience must include direct contact with the public Experience working with a diverse clientele One (1) year of experience working with the public in a Housing Choice Voucher Program, low-income housing or similar field Bachelors degree or additional three (3) years equivalent experience performing housing related inspections or fieldwork Training: Certification by CVR in the Housing Choice Voucher Proficiency within 90 days of hire. Attend seminars and/or training as required. Development Qualities: Demonstrates Inclusiveness - Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view. Shows a personal commitment to create a hospitable and welcoming environment for all Demonstrates adaptability - Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Additionally, modifies one’s preferred way of doing things based on new acquired information Demonstrates Self Development - takes personal responsibility for one's own learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection, and taking action Demonstrates effective communication skills- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts Demonstrates teamwork - individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency; coordinated effort. Effectively adapts to changing priorities, situations, and demands Demonstrates service-mindedness - Priority is focused on service delivery through establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external colleagues and customers. Includes, but not limited to, being approachable/accessible to others Demonstrates Stewardship - is responsible for taking good care of resources entrusted to one, which includes company time and property, work accountability and ethical judgment Demonstrates motivation - the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behavior in innovation, creativity, taking action, and problem-solving

Requirements

Experience must include direct contact with the public
Experience working with a diverse clientele
One (1) year of experience working with the public in a Housing Choice Voucher Program, low-income housing or similar field
Bachelors degree or additional three (3) years equivalent experience performing housing related inspections or fieldwork
Certification by CVR in the Housing Choice Voucher Proficiency within 90 days of hire.
Attend seminars and/or training as required.
Possess sensitivity to persons from culturally diverse backgrounds, persons with special needs and the homeless
Ability to study information and HQS regulations so as to determine, define, and comprehend its elements, including conducting of intake interviews to identify the actual physical certification needs of clients
Knowledge of the Housing Choice Voucher Program requirements, policies and procedures
Possess strong customer service skills
Interpret, apply and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to housing programs
Ability to interview effectively
Must maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of local government, program participants, community-based organizations and the public
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to effectively perform with constant interruption
Ability to effectively complete reports, maintain documentation, and accurately complete required forms
Ability to operate necessary office equipment, computers and peripherals
Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations
Proficient in all areas of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and be able to create and manipulate such documents
Must have ability to safeguard confidential and sensitive information
Ability to determine a solution and what method to follow based upon the transaction that needs to be completed
Exercise sound and ethical judgment when acting on behalf of the organization
Demonstrates Inclusiveness - Fosters respect for all individuals and points of view. Shows a personal commitment to create a hospitable and welcoming environment for all
Demonstrates adaptability - Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Additionally, modifies one’s preferred way of doing things based on new acquired information
Demonstrates Self Development - takes personal responsibility for one's own learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection, and taking action
Demonstrates effective communication skills- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts
Demonstrates teamwork - individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency; coordinated effort. Effectively adapts to changing priorities, situations, and demands
Demonstrates service-mindedness - Priority is focused on service delivery through establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external colleagues and customers. Includes, but not limited to, being approachable/accessible to others
Demonstrates Stewardship - is responsible for taking good care of resources entrusted to one, which includes company time and property, work accountability and ethical judgment
Demonstrates motivation - the initiation, direction, intensity and persistence of behavior in innovation, creativity, taking action, and problem-solving

Responsibilities

Perform Housing Quality Standards (including Lead-Based paint compliance) inspections
Identify owner or participant responsibility for repairs
Recommend appropriate corrective action for inspection deficiencies and communicate findings to owner and tenant
Supply inspection clerk with information pertaining to Abatements for data entry and processing
Complete inspection reports for each subsidized unit
Ensure Housing Specialists have complete inspection booklet for file maintenance
Provide general program information to the public
Work with Rental Analysis regarding Rent Comparables
Interpret and implement HUD regulations and guidelines
Review data and finding to generate report on inspection of property
Provide trending and data to HQS supervisor
Provide monthly report to supervisor
Ensure accurate tracking of failed inspections
Prepare inspection logs and logistics
Maintain all required records and prepare all required reports utilizing/accessing same records
All additional duties as assigned by supervisor