Section 8 Inspection Coordinator Needed at Butler Metro Housing Authority

Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Section 8 Inspection Coordinator to join their team. This role involves coordinating inspections, performing rent reasonableness calculations, and ensuring compliance with HUD standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in Section 8 housing and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. With a competitive hourly pay and excellent benefits, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to the community while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about housing and making a difference, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Section 8 housing programs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all HQS inspections and ensure compliance with HUD guidelines.
• Maintain rent reasonableness data and communicate with property owners.

Skills

HQS Inspections

Rent Reasonableness Calculations

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Document Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Clerical

Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority is accepting applications for the position of Section 8 Inspection Coordinator. This role is directly responsible to the Section 8 Manager and involves coordinating all required HQS inspections, performing rent reasonableness calculations, and negotiating rents as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

1. Ensure inspections (move-ins, move-outs, complaints, and annual recertifications) are performed in compliance with HUD Housing Quality Standards guidelines; ensure inspections are timely scheduled after receipt of Request for Lease Approval; perform quality inspections of units.
2. Maintain rent reasonableness data; monitor utility rates to ensure program participants are allotted accurate utility allowances.
3. Communicate with property owners and participants to ensure accurate information is furnished for the preparation of lease agreements; examine documents for accuracy.
4. Maintain files and stock of necessary paperwork supplies; assist inspectors with information and documentation; follow up on all inspections to completion.
5. Schedule notifications to owners and families for the annual re-certification and inspection.
6. Obtain signatures of owners/residents for all documents.
7. Recommends approval/disapproval of requested rents by owners.
8. Prepare inspection booklets for initial leases for new residents, movers, and portabilities; follow through with inspections, verifications, and pertinent correspondence.
9. Maintain all required licenses and/or certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) to two (2) years of Section 8 experience.

Pay rate $21.29 - $23.62 per hour. BMHA offers an excellent wage and benefit package. Our hours of operation are 8:00 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Thursday (10-hour days).

BMHA is EOE

If selected, candidates will be required to complete a background check and drug screening.