Housing Inspector – Greenville, NC

Responsibilities

• Performs initial, annual, and complaint inspections of housing units for compliance with HUD NSPIRE protocol and Housing Quality standards, local codes, and policies;
• Determines necessary repairs and whether efficient, economical, and timely repairs are being completed;
• Inspects interior, exterior, and ground areas;
• Determines landlord upkeep of the units and tenant housekeeping conditions.
• Covers coordination of inspection with tenants and landlords;
• Discusses needed repairs with property owners;
• Discusses housing quality with tenants.
• Inspects properties desiring to qualify for programs such as Section 8, Shelter Plus Care, VASH, and HOPWA;
• Determines necessary repairs and makes note of general condition of the unit.
• Performs quality control checks of required repairs to verify completion and ensures compliance with housing quality standards;
• Conducts reinspections as needed.
• Enters inspection data into computer system;
• Updates and maintains files with inspection forms and correspondence as prescribed by HUD;
• Prepares required reports.
• Informs Housing Specialists of inspection results;
• Consults with supervisors on landlord and tenant problems.
• Explains rules and regulations of Shelter Plus Care, VASH, or HOPWA programs to property owner and tenants.
• Covers coordination of Public Housing unit renovations and repairs;
• To include identifying contractors to make necessary repairs.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or GED and considerable experience in building construction and maintenance work.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, in which, in the sole determination of the Housing Authority, provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered.

• Knowledge Of Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities the proper methods and procedures for inspecting residential properties.
• Electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs, installation, and maintenance.
• Trade terminology.
• The policies, procedures, and activities of the Authority and HUD regarding housing leases/inspections.
• The practices, methods, materials, and tools used for general property and grounds maintenance.
• The occupational and safety precautions of the trade.
• The proper and safe use of equipment, machinery, tools, and chemicals necessary for assignment completion.

• Skilled In the operation of trucks and other automotive equipment.
• Performing maintenance, installation, and repair operations incidental to regular duties and/or area of assignment.

• Ability To follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform manual work requiring some physical strength and agility.
• Use a variety of equipment and tools for maintenance including hand tools and testing equipment.
• Exercise adequate safety precautions against safety hazards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with landlords, internal and external customers, and the general public.
• Foster respectful dialogue, even amidst disagreement.

Physical Requirements

• This work requires the following:
• Regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
• Regularly standing, walking, speaking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions.
• Frequently requires sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling.
• Frequently requires pushing or pulling and lifting.
• Close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
• Preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, usage of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm’s length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock, frequently requires exposure to wet, humid conditions (non-weather) and exposure to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather) and exposure to vibration.

Special Requirements

• Must consent to and pass motor vehicle records and criminal background checks.
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license and be insurable under the Authority’s vehicle insurance.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License within one (1) year of hire.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• As Assigned Or Necessary.