Inspector (HCV)

SPRINGFIELD HOUSING AUTHORITY

200 North Eleventh Street

Springfield, IL 62703

The Springfield Housing Authority is currently accepting applications/resumes for the following position:

INSPECTOR

Full-Time Position/Salary: $30,127.50 – $45,191.25 commensurate with education and experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures performance of annual inspections, semi-annual inspections, 60-day move-in inspections, final inspections for maintenance, yard inspections, and special or complaint inspections of all Springfield Housing Authority property or applicant’s property; each unit under both programs must be inspected at least annually in efforts to identify problem areas which are in need of repair.

• Ensures inspections are submitted to the appropriate division for further action or record keeping.

• Maintains move in and move out inspections of all units and handles internal unit transfers within applicable timeframes.

• Ensures inspections should then be processed in accordance with prescribed division standard operating procedures.

• Ensures that each unit is in decent, safe, sanitary conditions, and in good repair; meets HQS or UPCS property standards of the Authority and local codes, and is ready and acceptable for resident occupancy.

• Provides documentation to Asset Managers or Manager of HCV / Director of HCV as necessary by checking the entire facility to ensure that all structural and mechanical systems work properly (i.e. electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, paint, masonry, smoke detectors, and appliances).

• Maintains housekeeping and yards if applicable; reports unusual circumstances (i.e. unsanitary units, roach or rodent infestation, appearance of excessive number of occupants, unreported pets, safety matters, anti-social behavioral problems, criminal activities, asset accountability, and tenants needing assistance).

• Applies HUD HQS or UPCS standards to determine pass or fail.

• Generates failed inspection/non-compliance to lease letters.

• Follows operational schedules and distribute tenant notices in accordance with SHA SOPs.

• Maintains all inspection records and files in an efficient and effective manner; reports should be accurate and stand up to scrutiny if inspections are contested.

• Remains abreast of the new policies and regulations/procedures and trends to ensure SHA units are in quality condition.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Springfield Housing Authority.

• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

• Contributes to team efforts by performing other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate; three (3) to five (5) years of experience in construction, maintenance, and repair of systems in residential units and areas of operations such as carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general structural systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Federal, State, local, and housing authority building, health, safety, sanitation, and energy conservation codes and ordinances; Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) or other standards, processes, procedures, policies, and regulations.

Knowledge of the intricate operations of carpentry, painting, masonry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general structural systems.

Knowledge of division’s goals and objectives relative to Public Housing Assessment Systems or Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) requirements.

Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable precautionary measures.

Skill in organizing, planning, monitoring, and following-up as necessary.

Skill in the use of office equipment, computers, and software.

Skill in typing at least 20-25 WPM with accuracy.

Skill in maintaining accurate and complete complex records and generating computerized reports.

Ability to work independently in an organized, thorough, detailed, accurate, and efficient manner.

Ability to communicate (oral and written) and interact with diverse individuals (public, outside agencies/vendors, and co-workers) in a courteous, confidential, effective, positive, professional, and ethical manner.

Ability to maintain a valid Illinois driver’s license and be an insurable SHA driver.

Ability to drive for extended period time.

Ability to ensure all units are in compliance with Federal, State, and local housing and building codes.

• Ability to read and understand guidance from HUD and SHA, construction documents, plans, and specifications and to detect deviations therefrom.

Position Summary: The incumbent performs unit inspections for all existing public housing or HCV units and non-dwelling units; ensures that all units are in compliance with Federal, State, and local housing and building codes (HUD’s Uniform Physical Condition Standards and Housing Quality Standards); and protects SHA property by identifying tenant damage.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

Springfield Housing Authority

Department of Human Resources

200 N. 11th Street

Springfield, IL 62703

Via e-mail: wendym@sha1.org or fax: 217-753-4421

Pay and benefits information, and employment applications are available on the SHA Website:www.springfieldhousingauthority.org and by clicking on the link:

https://Secure.YourPayrollHR.com/ta/TPCA435.careers?ApplyToJob=704904961

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Posting Dates: 3/2/2026-3/12/2026

This position will remain open until filled

The Springfield Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer