HOUSING PROGRAM INSPECTOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III)

This position is an unclassified Community Program Technician III serving as a Housing Inspector in the Housing Authority Bureau of the City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services. The role primarily involves fieldwork at properties throughout the Housing Authority's service area, with reporting to the Housing Authority building at 1500 Hughes Way Suite C-300, Long Beach, CA 90810. The position requires operating a City vehicle for travel to inspection sites and working independently in various residential environments. Upon successful completion of the training period, a hybrid work schedule may be available in accordance with the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work Program Policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) requirements, including identifying potential lead hazards.
• Conduct re-inspections of previously failed units and follow up on complaints to ensure compliance with building codes and NSPIRE.
• Upload inspection reports, documents, and accompanying data into the electronic file management system and housing software.
• Research policy manuals to maintain Housing Authority conformity to NSPIRE rules and regulations.
• Determine comparable rents and rent reasonableness for appropriate contract rent of housing units.
• Submit written reports regarding inspection results.
• Consult with property owners on housing unit compliance for rental programs.
• Respond to tenant and owner inquiries.
• Complete and submit all necessary inspection forms, including violations of NSPIRE inspection standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant-related programs, activities, or services.
• College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid motor vehicle operator license (field travel is required).

Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, and/or certifications, must be uploaded with the online application. Proof of education must include the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic, field of study, and conferral date. Candidates with degrees from outside the United States must provide proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to undergo a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment.