Housing Inspector

CGI · New York, NY · 6 mo ago

OTHR$39k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the role

CGI Federal, a wholly owned subsidiary of CGI and a trusted federal contractor, anticipates future openings for Housing Inspectors in the New York, NY area. This role involves conducting housing inspections in alignment with HUD guidelines, ensuring quality and compliance for public housing programs.

Responsibilities

Monitor, evaluate and document housing conditions of rental assistance clients.
Ensure that all assigned annual and new units are inspected timely and cited HQS violations are brought into compliance within given time frames.
Follow-up on all inspections to determine if required work has been completed properly and within specified time constraints.
Educate program participants, appropriate agencies, and the general public entities concerning NSPIRE and client-specific regulations, policies and procedures.
Research and respond to inquiries regarding NSPIRE and other inspection related matters.
Participate effectively within and across teams to solve issues and deliver quality service to clients, owners, agents and participants.
Clearly and accurately document specific information pertaining to each dwelling unit.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Inspections Supervisor and provide adequate coverage in other areas as needed.
Inspect in all five boroughs and Long Island as scheduled.

Requirements

A minimum of 1 year of directly related experience.
A high school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of local building codes, construction methods (new and rehabilitation) and housing systems (electrical, plumbing, heating).
Experience in the fields of Public Housing, Building Maintenance, Real Estate, Building Inspections, Code Enforcement or the equivalent of education and experience.
Licensed Home Inspector (preferred).
Diplomacy when dealing with housing applicants, residents, property owners, real estate agencies and staff.
Ability to work independently and complete daily assignments.
Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, as well as effective negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
PC literate and able to effectively use MS Word, Excel and Outlook and hand-held electronic devices.
Valid driver license, a good driving record and meet all state insurance requirements.
Available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate diplomacy when dealing with housing applicants, residents, property owners, real estate agencies and staff.
Must be PC literate and able to effectively use MS Word, Excel and Outlook and hand-held electronic devices.
Must possess a valid driver license, a good driving record and meet all state insurance requirements.
Must have access to a reliable vehicle to conduct daily field work.
Must be available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Must be able to pay business expenses up front and then be reimbursed within a reasonable length of time per CGI's expense policy.

Skills

Knowledge of local building codes, construction methods (new and rehabilitation) and housing systems (electrical, plumbing, heating).
Experience in the fields of Public Housing, Building Maintenance, Real Estate, Building Inspections, Code Enforcement or the equivalent of education and experience.
Licensed Home Inspector (preferred).
Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and negotiation skills, good organizational skills, detail- oriented.
Self-starter that can work independently to assure completion of daily work assignments.

Benefits

To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $38,800.00 - $85,100.00.