Inspector

Tulsa Housing Authority•Tulsa, OK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves determining the suitability of dwellings for occupancy by Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) residents. The Inspector will inspect Section 8 properties for compliance with PHA properties and Housing Quality Standards (HQS), ensuring adherence to the THA administrative plan, city and state building codes, and federal regulations. A key responsibility is documenting deficiencies and substandard conditions that make properties non-compliant with HUD regulations. The inspector will also schedule and perform various types of inspections, including initial, compliant, emergency, and rent increase inspections, and maintain detailed records of findings and recommended actions. The position requires accepting or rejecting Section 8 properties, communicating deficiencies to landlords and participants, and documenting inspections using the THA computerized system.

Requirements

Must pass the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) exam within 90 days of employment if not already acquired.
Must be fully knowledgeable of the application and content of applicable building codes.
Must have computer experience (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Must be organized, disciplined, and have the ability to efficiently plan a driving route and locate addresses around the City of Tulsa.
Must be familiar with the city of Tulsa or able to grasp city layout.
Must have a valid Oklahoma Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Yardi software preferred.

Responsibilities

Determine the suitability of dwellings for occupancy by Tulsa Housing Authority (THA) residents.
Inspect Section 8 properties for compliance with PHA properties and Housing Quality Standards (HQS).
Ensure compliance with THA administrative plan, city and state building codes, and federal regulations.
Document deficiencies and/or substandard conditions that cause the property to be non-compliant with HUD regulations.
Inspect privately owned properties that will receive THA administered Section 8 assistance and ensure compliance of HQS, City and State building codes, THA administrative plan requirements.
Document deficiencies and / or substandard conditions that cause the property to be non-compliant with these regulations.
Schedule additional inspections as required.
Maintain records and reports on inspections, conditions found and recommended actions.
Accept or reject Section 8 properties and inform the landlord, participant or property management of the deficiencies and non-compliance with regulations (HQS).
Document the inspection on the THA computerized inspection system and issue notifications of the necessary repairs for HQS compliance to the landlord, participant, and Leasing Agent file.
Complete standard inspection forms and must be able to answer questions regarding necessary action to bring property into compliance with HQS.
Receive request for various types of inspections to ensure Section 8 assisted properties are in compliance.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

401(k) w/ 11% company contribution
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Short and Long-Term disability
paid vacation
sick and holidays
Fourteen (14) paid holidays
Company paid time off December 24th – January 1st
Annual leave accrual (0 – 3 years of service: 12 days per year; 4 – 6 years of service: 15 days per year)
Sick leave accrual (12 days a year)