- Location
- Community Development, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
*This position is hiring for either a Housing Inspector or Senior Housing Inspector. If you have a preference, please indicate it in your questionnaire.
Summary
Housing Inspector - Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policy of construction program parameters for Community Development Department and Neighborhood Vitality Department, including client intake and all regulations concerning housing and construction projects.
Sr. Housing Inspector - Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policy of construction program parameters for Community Development Department and Neighborhood Vitality Department, including client intake and all regulations concerning housing and construction projects.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Housing Inspector
Acquire relevant documentation from clients in application process and insure complete application file for approval by supervisor.
Conduct initial on-site inspection with the property owner to document minimum housing issues, pictorial documentation, and the needs as well as the priorities of the client.
Establish a comprehensive scope of work for contractors on which contractors can bid on the project.
Create and audit case files, including inspection records, plans and specifications and provide technical assistance to resolve issues.
Work with the Construction Supervisor to finalize the scope of work and to schedule the bid process.
Schedule inspections, coordinate work between property owners and contractors, and collect necessary closing documentation.
Maintain and audit project files, both hard copy and electronic, for project close out.
Sr. Housing Inspector
Acquire relevant documentation from clients in application process and insure complete application file for approval by supervisor.
Conduct initial on-site inspection with the property owner to document minimum housing issues, pictorial documentation, and the needs as well as the priorities of the client.
Establish a comprehensive scope of work for contractors on which contractors can bid on the project.
Create and audit case files, including inspection records, plans and specifications and provide technical assistance to resolve issues.
Work with the Construction Supervisor to finalize the scope of work and to schedule the bid process.
Schedule inspections, coordinate work between property owners and contractors, and collect necessary closing documentation.
Maintain and audit project files, both hard copy and electronic, for project close out.
Oversee and schedule caseloads for inspectors
May conduct inspections for fraud investigation
Minimum Qualifications
Housing Inspector
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) 2 years related experience
Sr. Housing Inspector
4 years related experience or 2+ years experience in the Community Development Housing Inspector position
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Housing Inspector
6 months advanced study past the high school level
2-4 years experience in housing inspections, code inspections or similar experience
Property/Construction management, project coordination and construction experience preferred
Sr. Housing Inspector
3-5 years experience in housing inspections, code inspections or similar experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Basic understanding for reporting and recording in software databases
Comprehensive knowledge of basic business practices
Comprehensive knowledge of standard inspection codes
Comprehensive knowledge of state, local and federal housing regulations
Skill in operating a personal computer
Skill in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to adapt to variable working conditions
Licenses and Certifications
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The incumbent works in an outside environment; frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
