Inspector

The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois ("JCHA") was established in 1946 with its first public housing constructed in 1960. Since then, JCHA's mission is to provide safe decent, and sanitary housing to low-income families, elderly families, disabled families, and low-income individuals in 6 towns throughout the County. The programs administered by JCHA consist of Public Housing Units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and 12 Multi-Family Housing units.

JCHA currently seeks an Inspector to join the team part-time, 24 hours per week, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applications will be accepted through October 21, 2026. Applications may be reviewed and interviews scheduled prior to the closing date. This position pays between $17.50 and $18.50 per hour and accumulates vacation time.

The Inspector's main role is to inspect units as required by the program guidelines in compliance with HQS and INSPIRE. Must be able to read, interpret, communicate, implement, and enforce rules and regulations of the HCV and public housing programs as they relate to inspections. The Inspector also assists with determining rent reasonableness.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducts inspections as needed. This includes initial inspections within the HUD time limits. All inspections will be conducted in accordance with HUD.

2. Coordinate all notifications regarding inspections. This includes scheduling with landlord and participants and notifying landlord and tenants of any deficiencies.

3. Conduct follow-up and special inspections as needed. Determine if the landlord HAP should be abated because of continued deficiencies. Notify HVC supervisor of the abatement requirements.

4. Ensures, by utilizing PIC annual inspection report, that all annual inspections are conducted within 12 months of the previous inspection.

5. Makes determination, negotiates, and determines rent reasonableness in compliance with HUD policies and agency procedures.

6. Investigates complaints (i.e., abandoned homes, conditions that are alleged to constitute a menace to health or welfare by the unlawful accumulation of debris, rubbish, trash or a dense growth of trees, vines, and underbrush, evidence of rodents, unauthorized pets, yard waste violations, etc.) on the properties and unassisted property near the assisted property that could result in a health and safety issue.

7. Educates HCV program participants, landlords, appropriate agencies, and the general public entities concerning NSPIRE and client-specific regulations, policies, and procedures.

8. Investigates program fraud and reports suspected fraudulent activity to HVC supervisor.

9. Completes move-out inspections for public housing units and may be requested to assist with other public housing inspections from time to time.

10. Reads and responds to emails, Teams’ messages and phone calls during regular business hours.

11. Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

1. Ability to contribute to a positive work environment and display the same positivity to the applicants, participants, and tenants.

2. Proficient computer skills and ability to learn JCHA software systems.

3. Strong clerical skills including record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

4. Ability to work independently and multi-task on a variety of tasks.

5. Maintain reliable and predictable attendance.

6. Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

7. Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks to understand and communicate complicated policies and procedures.

8. Keep and guard all applicants, tenants, and participants personal information in a private manner.

9. Establishing and maintaining ethical and cooperative relationships with all those contacted in work.

10. Ability to learn and be trained on complicated policies and procedures.

11. Ability to be a constant professional at work, including being professionally dressed, groomed, and speaking professionally to clients and other staff.

12. Ability to respect and take care of the facility, and not be wasteful of supplies.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirement (with or without reasonable accommodation)

1. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress.

2. May be required to climb stairs, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl in order to complete inspections at various housing rentals.

3. Must be able to determine if a housing rental passes inspection, mainly through visual means.

4. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.

5. Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

6. Frequently communicates with third parties, applicants, tenants, participants, and co-workers regarding files. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

7. Constant driving, sometimes an hour at time.

Education/Specific Requirements

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. One (1) year of experience working as a housing inspector, code inspector, property manager or similar.

3. Certified NSPIRE or related certification from an accredited institute; preferred or ability to obtain such credentials within one (1) year of hire.

4. Experience with affordable housing or assisted housing programs and demonstrated skills in LIPH, HCV, PBV, and RAD compliance, preferred.

5. Continuously hold an Illinois Driver’s License with an insurable driving record or ability to obtain one (1) within thirty (30) days of hire.

6. JCHA is a Drug-Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for drugs and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in the JCHA’s policies.

7. Ability to pass a post-employment offer physical exam.

8. Ability to pass applicable post-employment offer background checks.

JCHA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. JCHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact hr@jcha-il.org. You may apply online or applications may be picked up and submitted at 300 North 7th Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966. If you are seeking a Section 3 preference, please submit the form with your application.

About Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois

The Housing Authority of the County of Jackson, Illinois ("JCHA" or "Jackson County Housing Authority") was established in 1946 and the first public housing was constructed in 1960. Since then, JCHA's mission is to provide safe decent, and sanitary housing to low-income families, elderly families, disabled families, and low-income individuals in 6 towns throughout the County. The programs administered by JCHA consist of Public Housing Units, Housing Choice Vouchers, and 12 Multi-Family Housing units.