Inspector Section 8

Classification: Housing Inspector – Section 8 FLSA Status: Non\-Exempt Definition: To perform duties in support of the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program; to investigate complaints and enforce all regulations related to Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and local laws and regulations; to confer with residents on compliance with regulations and policies relating to housing, health, and safety; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility, to include Section 8 Program, Voucher, Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA/HOME), Mod Rehab, Mod Rehab SRO, and PBV other Public Housing and rental assistance programs. Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the assigned management staff. Essential Functions Statement: Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Essential Functions: 1\) Perform a variety of duties in support of the Housing Authority’s Inspection Program to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Housing Authority’s residents. 2\) Investigate complaints and enforce all policy and regulations related to housing standards, environmental health, and zoning ordinances; confer with residents, landlords, and staff on compliance with regulations relating to housing, health and safety. 3\) Inspect homes, apartment buildings, and other properties; ensure compliance with applicable housing standards, zoning and environmental health codes, ordinances, policies, and regulations; determine whether property complies; issue notices of violation as required; document all actions and notices; perform follow\-up inspections to ensure compliance. 4\) Meet with and respond to residents and landlords who are in violation of regulations; explain actions required to comply with regulations and perform mediation and intervention to resolve potential conflicts regarding regulations or violations. 5\) Respond to reports from tenants, landlords, and neighbors alleging HQS violations including high weeds, junk vehicles, litter, and graffiti; interview complainants and witnesses; take photographs of violations and document activities through computer input; perform research to determine ownership of property and the approved conditional uses of property; process certified letters. 6\) Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner. 7\) Generate daily inspection activity reports; distribute as required. Enter inspection findings into handheld and desktop devices. Schedule inspections and create letters. 8\) Testify in court and at administrative proceedings, as necessary. 9\) Perform HQS inspections for contracted PHA’s and all related responsibilities; position requires travel outside of city limits to perform inspections. 10\) Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Qualifications: Knowledge of: Operations, services, and activities of the HQS program including housing standards, environmental health, vehicle and vegetation abatement and related ordinances. Principles, practices, methods and techniques of housing inspection and regulation enforcement. Methods and techniques of evaluating housing for program termination. Methods and techniques of investigating property ownership. General building methods. Record keeping and file maintenance systems. Mathematical principles. Geographic area of the city. Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation. Office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability to: Perform HQS enforcement duties and responsibilities in assigned areas. Read, interpret, and enforce applicable city, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations related to housing, zoning, and environmental health issues. Research property records and relayed documents to establish property ownership. Perform mathematical computations. Prepare clear and concise letters and reports. Interpret, communicate, and apply city codes and ordinances to residents, staff, and landlords. Compile and collect data. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to interact with a diverse tenant/landlord population. Establish and maintain effective tenant, resident and staff relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in HQS codes, public health, environmental regulations, or a related field. Preferred Experience: Two years of HQS enforcement program experience or inspection related experience. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain HQS certification within at least 60 days and a valid Colorado driver’s license. Working Conditions: Environmental: Office/field environment; exposure to computer screens; travel from site to site; work in inclement weather conditions; frequent contact with the Housing Authority program participants. Physical: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods of time; significant walking daily; inspect in confined spaces; climbing, stooping, kneeling, and heavy lifting \\Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties and/or responsibilities performed within the job.