1 Housing Inspector Job in Owego, NY
Tioga Opportunities is Hiring a Housing Inspector Near Owego, NY
The Housing Inspector is responsible for the planning and execution of housing inspections of Section 8 properties, ensuring Section 8 Housing Quality Standards are met while developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with landlords and tenants.
Pay rate: $17.50/hour
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 15-20 hours per week.
Location: Owego, NY
Job Requirements
- Develops and maintains a positive rapport with owners/landlords of low-income housing
- Analyzes inspection priorities and schedules inspection appointments
- Conducts housing inspections to determine compliance with the Federal Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
- Prepares inspection report for homeowners and copy to the tenant
- Advises owners on how to correct deficiencies to meet HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and negotiates compliance date
- Evaluates corrections of any HQS deficiencies and approves final inspection prior to Rental Assistance payment
- Notifies Occupancy Specialist(s) when unit passes HQS inspection, so payment and/or leasing can begin
- Maintains controls and information systems for effective program monitoring
- Maintains failed inspection logs
- Prepares monthly report on inspections
- Attends seminars to receive training on updated Federal and State Regulations.
- Must take and pass the Housing Quality Standards course to maintain employment
- On-site attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Must assume the responsibility for meeting the transportation needs as required by the nature of the position.
- Working hours at programs operated by the Agency will correspond to the needs of the participants and program.
- The principle of confidentiality applies to all information about program participants and their families.
- High School diploma or equivalency diploma required AND one years’ work experience in the field of construction trades, building maintenance, building inspection, or related fields.
- Must attend a certification seminar and pass exam for (HQS) Housing Inspector prior to conducting inspections. Fee for seminar and exam to be paid by TOI.
- Must have (and maintain) a valid driver’s license and be an ‘acceptable driver’ by the Agency’s insurance provider
- Must have knowledge of housing inspection techniques, procedures, and practices in order to diagnose and analyze housing conditions
- Must have a working knowledge of construction methods and materials and building maintenance problems
- Ability to communicate solutions of housing maintenance problems to property owners
- Good oral and written skills to be able to communicate verbally and in writing with tenants and owners, contractors, code officials, and public officials
- Computer skills to perform efficiently, i.e. Microsoft Office
- Must have the skills necessary to perform detailed record keeping, keep organized files
- Ability to respect privacy and confidentiality of client interviews, information, and files
- Ability to work with the public and in an office setting
- Walk/climb stairs within the office area to deliver/retrieve/file documents and make photocopies
- Walk through housing to inspect such areas as cellars, attics, and bedrooms utilizing a flashlight for light
- Walk on uneven terrain to inspect building exterior and site
- Climb two or three flights of stairs to conduct inspections at multiple level buildings
- Crouch, bend, reach and twist during inspection of sinks, cabinets, outlets, fixtures, heating equipment and smoke alarms
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Make on-site field notes
Frequently exposed to:
- Unsafe conditions such as deteriorated steps/stairs, porches, floors, etc. and/or icy/slippery steps, ramps, porches, decks, walkways, sidewalks, etc. when visiting homes.
- Household pets
- Adverse weather conditions, including rain, snow, cold and heat and unheated housing units
- Spiders, cobwebs, bats, mice, rats and cockroaches
- Unsanitary living conditions
- No special clothing or devices required
- Gloves are provided for sanitary reasons, as needed.
Job Summary
Part Time
Social & Legal Services
$43k-56k (estimate)
01/21/2024
07/05/2024
tiogaopp.org
OWEGO, NY
50 - 100
1965
Private
ROBERT HILDEBRAND
$10M - $50M
Social & Legal Services
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