Housing Inspector (Grant Funded)

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance.
  

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Job Summary

Perform the full range of inspection duties, including conducting annual Housing Quality Standards (HQS), Conventional Public Housing annual inspections, and special inspections to ensure that housing units occupied by program clients meet mandated building code and Federal health, safety, and cleanliness standards or are brought to full compliance with such standards as a condition of continued program eligibility

• Collect and verify data to establish the comparability of rental units in making rent reasonableness determinations.
• Determine daily priorities, schedule and make appointments for inspections, perform inspections, and deal with client /landlord issues.
• Conduct interior and exterior on-site inspections of PCHD and privately-owned housing units to ascertain that units are safe, decent, and sanitary and comply with HQS as provided in program regulations, including the maintenance status and operating condition of all interior aspects of the dwelling unit and its appliances, electrical and plumbing, floor and window coverings, ventilation and heating, and smoke alarms, as well as exterior building code and maintenance.
• Identify and document items that do not meet standards and notify clients of such items, make recommendations regarding needed repairs on housing units and inspect finished repairs, and monitor and follow-up on maintenance and repair work orders for compliance with HQS.
• Prepare detailed unit inspection packets regarding the condition, soundness, and general stability of the unit.
• Conduct brief interviews and persuade residents to provide data on rent paid for comparable unassisted units and conduct telephone surveys to collect data on rents paid for unassisted units.
• Determine rent reasonableness for current and potential housing, assist in rental market surveys to provide information on current local area rents, maintain records, and update database and logs.
• Stay alert to indicators of program violations and notify supervisor of such cases and refer cases that may require social services or other interventions to supervisor for follow-up action.
• Interpret and apply program regulations, laws, and procedures and assist in the formulation of new procedures based on new or changing laws.
• Represent PCHD with residents, landlords, clients, property management firms, and social service agencies and act as PCHD representative during property investigations.
• Maintain records of building and inspection activities and complete related reports.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, inspection packets, and other written materials.
• Establish daily inspection routes for PCHD and privately-owned housing units.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  
  

Position Specific Duties

• None.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• HQS certification from a trade organization.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual.
• One (1) year experience performing HQS inspections of dwelling units.
• Building inspector with UIC experience.
• Knowledge of applicable Arizona Revised Statutes and County Ordinances, including the Landlord/Tenant Act.
• Knowledge of HUD and other federal and state public housing program regulations and eligibility requirements, including Code of Federal Regulations and HUD standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of HQS standards, building code requirements, and applicable maintenance and repair techniques.
• Ability to use sound, effective customer service techniques, and apply good judgment in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations.
• Skill in understanding and explaining state laws, County ordinances, rules and regulations, and policies and procedures governing public housing functions.
• Skill in reviewing, updating, and maintaining files, reports, and documentation for public assistance programs.
• Ability to appraise factual situations and make appropriate decisions promptly and in accordance with law.
• Promote and ahere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
  
  

Physical Demands

The work is medium and requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. This position frequently is required to perform work outdoors.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.