Inspector Section 8

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

4d•$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 (HQS) and local laws and regulations; to confer with residents on compliance with regulations and policies 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, and PBV other Public Housing and rental assistance programs. Receives general supervision from the assigned management staff.

Requirements

Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of the HQS program including housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and vegetation abatement and related ordinances.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques of housing inspection and regulation enforcement.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of evaluating housing for program termination.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of investigating property ownership.
Knowledge of general building methods.
Knowledge of record keeping and file maintenance systems.
Knowledge of mathematical principles.
Knowledge of geographic area of the city.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
Knowledge of office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to perform HQS enforcement duties and responsibilities in assigned areas.
Ability to read, interpret, and enforce applicable city, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to housing, zoning, and environmental health issues.
Ability to research property records and relayed documents to establish property ownership.
Ability to perform mathematical computations.
Ability to prepare clear and concise letters and reports.
Ability to interpret, communicate, and apply city codes and ordinances to residents, staff, and landlords.
Ability to compile and collect data.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to interact with a diverse tenant/landlord population.
Ability to establish and maintain effective tenant, resident and staff relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in HQS codes, public health, environmental regulations, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Two years of HQS enforcement program experience or inspection related 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 policy and regulations related to housing standards, environmental health, and zoning ordinances; confer with residents, landlords, 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, policies, and regulations; determine whether property complies; issue notices of violation as required; document all actions and notices; perform follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
Meet with and respond to residents and landlords who are in violation of regulations; explain actions required to comply with regulations and perform mediation and intervention to resolve potential conflicts regarding regulations or violations.
Respond to reports from tenants, landlords, and neighbors alleging 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.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Generate daily inspection activity reports; distribute as required. Enter inspection findings into handheld and desktop devices. Schedule inspections and create letters.
Testify in court and at administrative proceedings, as necessary.
Perform HQS inspections for contracted PHA’s and all related responsibilities; position requires travel outside of city limits to perform inspections.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.