HQS Inspector/Scheduler – Fulton County, GA

Schedules

• Schedules all Housing Quality Standards inspections to include annual, new move-in, and special inspections.
• Mails out all inspection related correspondence to include appointments, no show, and abatement notices.
• Communicates via telephone with tenants and landlords regarding the status of inspections.

Inspection Duties

• Conducts Housing Choice Voucher HQS Inspections and may assist with inspections for the other HAFC managed/owned or operated Housing Units.
• Performs initial, annual, and special inspections on all HAFC HCV rental housing units located throughout North and South Fulton County inclusive of Hapeville, Riverdale, and College Park.
• Performs re-inspections on all inspections that fail in accordance with the HAFC procedures.
• Participates in the orientation meetings for property owners, as applicable.
• Affixes information to maintain current utility allowances for the HCV program.
• Maintains computer results of inspection.
• Enters inspection data into the computer system.
• Maintains statistical data to illustrate the compliance with all relevant data pertaining to SEMAP as pertains to inspections.
• Affixes with performing quality control inspections for other inspectors.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED equivalency, supplemented by college level courses, with a minimum of (1) year experience in public or private housing inspection services.
• Additional experience in construction, rehabilitation, building maintenance, or inspection experience is required.

Special Requirements

• Possession of valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
• Ability to be covered under the Housing Authority’s fidelity bond.
• Ability to be insured by Agency’s vehicle insurance carrier.
• Certified HQS Inspector through a professional housing organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proper public contact and telephone etiquette.
• Metropolitan Area served by HAFC.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Operating a variety of office equipment including typewriters, calculators, computers, facsimile machines and photocopiers.
• Interpret and explain HCV program rules, regulations, and requirements as pertains to inspections.
• Learn pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Adapt to a variety of work situations and interruptions.
• Type at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Listen carefully and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively with people from diverse socio-economic, cultural, and racial backgrounds.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Pass a criminal background and drug test.

Inherently Hazardous or Physically Demanding Working Conditions

• Works with and around chemicals found in an office environment (toner, correction fluid, etc.).
• May be exposed to irate or emotionally distraught individuals.