You haven't searched anything yet.
Position Title: Housing Inspector
Department: Housing Department
Reports To: Deputy Director - Housing
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Employment Status: Full Time – 70 hours Bi-weekly
Pay Grade: 4
SUMMARY
The Housing Inspector performs inspections on residential properties for compliance with HUD Housing Choice Voucher Housing Quality Standards (HQS) / National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE), Kentucky Building Code, Campbell and Pendleton County and various city Zoning Ordinances, and Property Maintenance Code standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: includes, but are not limited to:
· Schedules daily inspections and appointments and notifies landlords and tenants;
· Inspects single and multi-family residential buildings to ensure compliance with HQS / NSPIRE;
· Completes and maintains required checklists to document housing conditions;
· Prepares correspondence pertaining to the inspection process;
· Completes and maintains various records pertaining to inspections;
· Performs inspections prior to lease approval, biennial inspections, re-inspections, and special inspections; covering the general aspects of rental property living conditions, including: bathrooms, kitchens, living space and home security, heating and cooling, lighting and electrical fixtures, structural integrity, air quality, plumbing fixtures, lead-based paint, property access, neighborhood condition, pest infestation, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors;
· Advises property owners and tenants of repairs as necessary, tracks and performs re-inspections timely, accurately, and consistently;
· Monitors and verifies repairs have been completed in accordance with agency policy and regulations;
· Advises owners of contract rent approved by the Housing Authority and negotiates contract rent with owners per affordability factors when necessary;
· Assists in reviewing fair market rents and assessing payment standards;
· Interacts with tenants and owners regarding housing quality, repairs, upkeep and maintenance;
· Collects and maintains information for determining rent reasonableness for properties;
· Performs data entry in compliance with HUD electronic reporting requirements;
· Conducts owner education and outreach;
· Coordinates regular maintenance of any assigned vehicle with County maintenance department; and
· Assumes duties/responsibilities of coworkers and performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):
· General knowledge of applicable building, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction codes and processes;
· Comprehensive knowledge of housing regulations and inspection techniques and ability to detect HQS / NSPIRE violations;
· Knowledge of state and local building and fire code regulations;
· Knowledge of HUD HQS / NSPIRE, established minimum housing standards and regulations, safety practices and procedures, inspection practices and techniques, and construction methods;
· Knowledge of ordinances and code enforcement techniques;
· Ability to perform housing inspections accurately and consistently and assess the need for repairs;
· Ability to interact tactfully and courteously with the public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, county officials and members of the public;
· General computer software, application and systems knowledge and ability to maintain accurate records;
· Ability to prepare and process correspondence pertaining to the inspection process;
· Ability to create and maintain thorough, accurate records;
· Ability to exercise sound judgment;
· Ability to work under general supervision; and
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years of experience in Housing Industry / Real Estate Assessment Center /occupied property inspections. Associate Degree in a design or construction-related area and two years of experience in a construction, building design or drafting position which required the ability to effectively read and interpret building plans and specifications preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
To Apply: Go to campbellcountyky.gov and complete the Campbell County Fiscal Court Application Form and email it to humanresources@campbellcountyky.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$52k-69k (estimate)
05/04/2024
08/31/2024
campbellcountyky.org
Newport, KY
100 - 200
The job skills required for Housing Inspector include Building Codes, Plumbing, Integrity, etc. Having related job skills and expertise will give you an advantage when applying to be a Housing Inspector. That makes you unique and can impact how much salary you can get paid. Below are job openings related to skills required by Housing Inspector. Select any job title you are interested in and start to search job requirements.
The following is the career advancement route for Housing Inspector positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Housing Inspector, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Building Inspector, Sr. that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Housing Inspector. You can explore the career advancement for a Housing Inspector below and select your interested title to get hiring information.