HOUSING INSPECTOR - Kitsap County Consolidated Housing : Job Details

HOUSING INSPECTOR

Kitsap County Consolidated Housing

Job Location : all cities,WA, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-04T07:00:46Z

Job Description :
DescriptionEssential Job Functions
  • Perform tasks necessary to determine compliance with Housing Quality Standards (HQS), protocols established by HUD, and the standards established by the Housing Authority.
    • Assure compliance with HUD regulations, the Authority's policies and procedures and State and Local laws for the assisted housing programs.
    • Maintain an understanding of rules regarding when, what, and why inspections are scheduled
      • Initial, Annual, Special, Quality Control
    • Conduct inspections to determine compliance with applicable established standards for new admissions, annuals, and special purposes for the rental assistance programs.
    • Schedule appointments with program participants to conduct inspections for all rental assistance programs.
      • Prepare and mail inspection letters to tenants and landlords.
      • Monitor HQS Tracker to ensure no late inspections.
      • Check and make notes for reasonable accommodations.
      • Update records as required.
    • Advise program participating owners of deficiencies in inspection standards requiring correction and set deadline for such correction according to agency policy.
    • Advise participants of housekeeping deficiencies requiring correction and sets deadline for such correction according to agency policy.
  • Monitor quality control inspections and keep records for SEMAP
  • Perform tasks necessary to maintain compliance with Rent Comparability standards.
    • Conduct rent comparability and market surveys on an on-going basis to maintain market information manual for the rental assistance programs administered by the Authority.
    • Certify rent comparability on all new lease and annual rent increase requests for the rental assistance programs in accordance with established policies.
  • Collaboration
    • Attend regular meetings to discuss new approaches to better serve our clients and review new and current policies and procedures.
    • Establish and maintain good rapport with public, family clientele and landlords; promulgate and maintain Authority policies, rules, and regulations.
    • Coordinate activities and exchange information with other departments, including Administration, Accounting, Asset Management, and Development.
  • Teamwork
    • Attend training sessions that pertain to Housing as required to meet the ever-changing needs of the job requirements.
    • Work closely and professionally with other public agencies and organizations that may be available for the betterment of our communities.
  • Document participant/tenant files or applications as required.
  • Maintain up-to-date desk manual.
  • Preform other duties and tasks as assigned.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Experience: 2+ years' experience in the affordable housing industry
  • Must have experience and be able to use the following modern office business equipment: Telephone; personal computer; computer printer; FAX machine; copier; and other equipment as technology evolves and needs arise
  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous experience with property management software Yardi preferred
  • Obtain NSPIRE Inspector ACE certificate within 3 months of hire date
  • Possess a valid Washington State Driver License
  • Possess valid vehicle insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Two years related experience in construction, building and/or inspection field
  • Current NSPIRE HQS Inspector ACE certification
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