Inspector Public Housing

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$22 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

To perform duties in support of the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program; to investigate complaints and enforce all regulations related to Housing Quality Standards UPCS (Uniform Physical Conditions Standards)/ HQS (Housing Quality Standards, environmental health zoning and related ordinances; to confer with residents on compliance with regulations relating to housing, health, and safety; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility, to include Section 8 Program, Voucher, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA/HOME), Mod Rehab, Mod Rehab SRO, VA Shelter Plus Care and other Public Housing and rental assistance programs.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in NSPIRE/HQS codes, public health, environmental regulations or a related field.
Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of the NSPIRE/HQS program including housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and vegetation abatement and related ordinances.
Principles, practices, methods and techniques of housing inspection and regulation enforcement.
Methods and techniques of evaluating housing for program termination.
Methods and techniques of investigating property ownership.
General building methods.
Record keeping and file maintenance systems.
Mathematical principles.
Geographic area of the city.
Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Office equipment including computers, and supporting work processing and spreadsheet applications.
Proficient in Microsoft Office; ability to become proficient in proprietary software.
Strong understanding of REAC/ NSPIRE criteria.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to perform UPCS/HQS enforcement duties and responsibilities in assigned areas.
Perform a variety of unskilled/skilled maintenance work orders; identifies all REAC/NSPIRE deficiencies submitting work orders as applicable
Read, interpret and enforce applicable city, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to housing, zoning, and environmental health issues.
Research property records and relayed documents to establish property ownership.
Perform mathematical computations.
Prepare clear and concise letters and reports.
Interpret, communicate and apply city codes and ordinances to residents, staff and landlords.
Compile and collect data.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Two years of NSPIRE/HQS enforcement program experience.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties in support of the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program to protect the health, safety and welfare of the Housing Authority’s residents.
Investigate complaints and enforce all regulations related to housing standards, environmental health, and vehicle and vegetation abatement and zoning ordinances; confer with residents and staff on compliance with regulations relating to housing, health and safety.
Inspect homes, apartment buildings, and other properties; ensure compliance with applicable housing standards, zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances and regulations; determine whether property is in compliance; issue notices of violation as requires; document all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
Meet with residents and landlords who are in violation of regulations; explain actions required to comply with regulations.
Respond to reports alleging UPCS/HQS violations including high weeds, junk vehicles, litter and graffiti; interview complainants and witnesses; take photographs of violations and document activities through computer input; perform research to determine ownership of property and the approved conditional uses of property; process certified letters.
Confer with residents/landlords and perform mediation and intervention to resolve potential conflicts regarding regulations or violations.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Generate monthly inspection activity reports; distribute as required.
Perform maintenance repairs on-site as applicable as identified for NSPIRE/REAC
Assist with snow removal, vacancies, work orders, and other tasks as deemed necessary by management.
Testify in court and at administrative proceedings as necessary.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Coordinates parking regulations and enforcement for sites and management properties