Housing Quality Inspector

SUMMARY

The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) seeks an inspector to conduct apartment and property inspections on behalf of recipients of vouchers for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (“HCV”) program and the New York State Housing Access Voucher Program (“HAVP”) according to the National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (“NSPIRE”) and in compliance federal and state rules.

Duties

• Conduct initial/annual Inspections, re-inspections, special and emergency inspections on behalf of HTFC for state and federal voucher participants.
• Schedule travel to and from inspection appointments, including scheduling overnight trips to handle groups of inspections in close geographic proximity.
• Arrive to inspection appointments on-time, appropriately dressed, and with the necessary equipment and proper identification.
• Conduct physical inspections of units in accordance with NSPIRE, HTFC’s Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan and any other applicable standard.
• For multi-family properties, inspect common areas and mechanical systems as required by the current Federal standard.
• Collect inspection results digitally in a report format mutually.
• Identify health and safety hazards and point them out to the tenant and landlord, as necessary.
• educate tenants and landlords regarding building safety, as appropriate.
• Report serious and immediate threats to health and safety of tenants to HTFC management staff in a timely manner.
• Generate reports that includes the results of appointments from the previous day, and the schedule for the coming month, failed inspections, etc.
• Remain current and prepared to advise HTFC, as necessary, regarding changes to Federal standards and local building codes.
• Submit periodic reports as required by HTFC related to Abatements, No Shows, Emergency fails, reports required under SEMAP and/or other audit requirements and any other reports as required from time to time by HTFC/HUD.
• Educate other inspectors, including those provided by contractors, on current requirements and common errors; conduct on line and in person trainings as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• A Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience
• Preference for candidates with previous Section 8 or affordable housing inspection experience.
• Four years of specialized experience or an Associate’s degree and two years specialized experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
• Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

About New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders. Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies. New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).