Housing Program Technician

Prince William County Department of Housing and Community Development is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Housing Program Technician/Housing inspector to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that all assisted units through the Housing Choice Voucher program comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing Quality Standards (HQS), the newly HUD implemented National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) standards and other relevant regulations. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for public service, provide excellent communication skills, and have the ability to effectively engage with landlords, and tenants, while representing the Office of Housing. 

About This Role: The role of the Housing Program Technician will be responsible for accessing and inspecting Housing Choice Voucher assisted units for safety, sanitation, housing maintenance and repairs; per HUD program guidelines, providing information for housing as applicable to housing unit compliance and preparing reports.


Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma or G.E.D

Preferences:

•  4 or more years of related experience conducting HQS, NSPIRE, UPCS or other housing inspections.
•  Demonstrated experience interpreting housing program regulations, lease requirements, or HUD standards to determine compliance
•  Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating housing inspection results to landlords, tenants, and contractors
•  Ability to identify building code, life-safety, and habitability deficiencies 
•  Demonstrated experience documenting deficiencies with digital photos and inspection software
•  Knowledge of basic construction, electrical plumbing, HVAC and structural systems
•  Housing Inspector Certification

Special Requirements:

• NSPIRE STAR V3.0 Certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and pass DMV record check.
• Ability to frequently walk and climb multiple flights of stairs throughout the workday.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 37.5 hrs./ week; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This position may be eligible for one (1) day of telework.

Starting Hourly Range: $21.14- $32.96 

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans 
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave?
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans 
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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