What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Inspector position at Quadel Consulting & Training?
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At Quadel, we’re dedicated to improving lives through better housing. As a trusted national leader in affordable housing program management and training, we partner with agencies to deliver lasting impact. We're currently looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join our growing team and help us continue to make a difference in communities across the country.
The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge of residential construction methods and building systems, including structural components, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, interior finishes, site features, and specialized systems such as elevators and emergency generators. This knowledge should extend across all major residential property types, including single-family homes, duplexes, multifamily buildings, high-rises, and garden or walk-up developments. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with HUD inspection standards such as HQS and NSPIRE, a general understanding of subsidized housing programs, knowledge of the Landlord/Tenant Act, and awareness of relevant city agencies and departments.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction methods and building systems, including:
- Structural and Building Shell (e.g., foundations, roofs, exterior walls)
- Electrical Systems (e.g., outlets, lighting, panels)
- Plumbing and Sanitary Systems (e.g., piping, fixtures, drainage)
- HVAC and Mechanical Systems (e.g., furnaces, AC units, boilers)
- Fire Protection and Safety Devices (e.g., smoke/CO detectors, sprinklers)
- Interior Components and Fixtures (e.g., flooring, doors, walls)
- Site and Exterior Features (e.g., sidewalks, lighting, playgrounds)
- Specialized Systems (e.g., elevators, emergency generators, call-for-aid systems)
- All major residential property types: single-family, duplex, multifamily, high-rise, and garden/walk-up buildings
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Familiarity with HUD’s Inspection Standards, including Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and/or National Standard for the Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE)
- General understanding of subsidized housing programs
- Knowledge of the Landlord/Tenant Act
- Awareness of relevant city agencies and departments
- Frequently required to stand
- Frequently required to walk
- Frequently required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
- technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally/required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
- This role involves regular fieldwork and requires being outdoors in various weather conditions while conducting inspections at single-family homes, townhouses, apartments, and other properties.
- Inspectors should be comfortable working independently in the field and navigating different types of residential environments.
As a contractor on federal government contracts, Quadel is obligated to and will comply with and enforce the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and any applicable regulations issued by government agencies with respect to alcohol and/or drug use. Quadel is or may also be required to comply with alcohol and/or drug policy and/or testing requirements specified in contracts with government agencies and other companies or organizations to which Quadel provides service. Quadel will comply with and enforce these contractual requirements with respect to alcohol and/or drugs. As such, candidates to whom an offer is extended are required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED
Quadel is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
EEO/AA
Management reserves the right to assign or reassign job responsibilities as needed.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000
