HQS Inspector - with Great Benefits

Department: Assisted Housing

Reports To: Assistant Director, Assisted Housing

Summary

Conduct housing inspections, as needed, to assure that all Section 8 housing units comply with HUD guidelines regarding housing quality standards, state and local requirements and prepare necessary reports related to inspections.  

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinate Section 8 Inspections 
• Conduct Housing Quality Inspections ( Lease-ups, Annual, Re-inspections, Special and Quality Control)
• Conduct quality control inspections in order to assure consistency in the inspection process, and that regulations are being adhered to 
• Randomly review rent certifications, as quality control measure, and review if landlord disagrees
• Respond to telephone inquiries, personal contact visits, or mail inquiries regarding the Section 8 program
• Conduct quality control inspections, special inspections, re-inspections, etc.
• Mediate and try to resolve landlord tenant issues and problems
• Explain standards, regulations, etc. to landlord and tenants in order to promote good relations
• Assure that inspections are entered electronically and downloaded into the computer system on a timely basis 
• Communicate with city inspections departments in order to coordinate specific inspections
• Prepare inspection report and submit to supervisor as needed 
• Communicate with supervisor regularly in order to address and resolve concerns and issues  
• Training Section 8 Employees
• Interpret and apply THA personnel policies, departmental policies, federal regulations, 
• And other relevant policies and procedures
• Oversee and participate in training of inspectors and support staff
• Counsel employees regarding inspection results and document in accordance with established procedures
• Assist in training other employees in HQS regulations and THA policies
• Perform on-the-job site training sessions for employees doing inspections at units
• Work with Inspections Support Specialist to ensure schedules are kept and staff, client or landlord issues and concerns are addressed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HUD, Housing Quality Standards, and City of Tampa codes and standards regarding rental housing
• Knowledge of building construction methods and materials
• Knowledge of HUD and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of the principles of management and supervision
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and vocabulary
• Knowledge of computer operations, such as word processing and accounting type purposes 
• Knowledge of specialized clerical and trades-based tasks such as gathering, formatting or visually analyzing data
• Knowledge of mathematics sufficient to make rent calculations and comparisons, measurements, graphs, and drawings
• Ability to work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens present problems for resolution
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to read, understand, apply, and explain HUD and organizational rules, policies, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to use a computer to enter inspection data and generate reports and letters
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with landlords, residents, and other employees
• Ability to train subordinate inspection personnel
• Ability to interact with landlords and residents to obtain and provide information in a polite and efficient manner, both in person, and on the telephone
• Ability to use sound judgment in order to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and guidelines
• Skill in dealing with people in a polite and diplomatic manner

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Science or related field.
• Requires five (5) years of experience in building and residential construction or housing inspection, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Requires Housing Quality Standards Inspections certification.

Other: Valid Florida Driver’s License Insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification established by THA.  All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.