Program Manager - Inspections

Prince George's County Government • Largo MD, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a supervisory level position that performs a wide range of duties including supervision of professional, technical, and administrative staff in the management and administration of operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program with direct oversight of the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspections. The program manager is responsible for ensuring assisted units meet federal housing requirement; rents are reasonable; landlords receive consistent and professional engagement, and all work is done in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The program manager performs management analyses and provides recommendations on administrative, programmatic, and budgetary areas of complex and technical nature to the Program Director. The incumbent is responsible for program administration to include inspection scheduling, workflows, and maintenance of relationships with property owners to support program success and housing stability.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional technical, analytical and developmental work experience in housing programs with a least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as operational needs require.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
• Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as Housing Inspector or NSPIRE Inspector

Responsibilities

• Ensures overall agency compliance with regulations, rules, policies, and procedures that govern the administration of all HQS & NSPIRE inspections, including initial, annual, biennial, complaint, emergency, and special inspections.
• Oversees and monitors the execution of inspections to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence.
• Operationalizes regulatory requirements, federal, state, and local guidance, and program updates in forms, policies, agency structures and staff protocols.
• Ensures all units are safe, sanitary, and in good repair in compliance with regulations, policies and local ordinances with consistent and accurate application of required inspection standards across all inspection staff.
• Establishes and monitors efficient systems for inspection scheduling to ensure timely completion within required timeframes.
• Oversees reinspection processes and enforcement of correction deadlines.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks that delay inspections or approvals.
• Oversees and ensures completion of rent reasonableness determinations prior to lease approval and HAP contract execution in full compliance with applicable regulations; establishes controls to prevent approval of units without proper review and documentation.
• Ensures rents are comparable to unassisted units in the private market, consistent with HUD requirements.
• Reviews and approves rent reasonableness documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains and updates rent comparability databases and tools ensuring data is accurate current and sufficient to support compliant consistent and well documented determinations in accordance with regulations and agency requirements
• Addresses complex rent determinations and landlord disputes regarding rent decisions.
• Ensures timely acquisition of the updated utility allowance schedule.
• Develops and implements strategies to strengthen relationships with landlords and the property owner community participating in the housing program.

Benefits

• The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager