Field Inspector – Housing Quality Standards

HOUSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Alliance HTX is not the employer for this role; the vacancy is with Houston Housing Authority located in Houston, TX. The Relocation Inspector conducts field inspections to ensure HQS compliance for Housing Choice Voucher units, documents deficiencies, and supports leasing decisions through accurate reporting and controlled workflow.

The Inspector works under supervision to perform initial, annual, complaint, emergency, and other inspections, follows HUD HQS requirements, and maintains

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of relevant housing, regulatory, administrative, inspection, or customer service experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply structured policies.
• Bondable and eligible for agency insurance requirements.
• Associate degree in related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Supervisor, Field Inspection, conducts initial, annual, complaint, emergency, special, and other inspections for Housing Choice Voucher units.
• Evaluates units against HUD HQS and NSPIRE-V protocols and records results in agency systems.
• Communicates findings clearly to participants, owners, and property representatives and ensures timely documentation.
• Escalates complex or safety-sensitive matters to the Supervisor for guidance.
• Maintains audit-ready records to support SEMAP and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Housing/inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Housing Alliance HTX is not the employer for this role; the vacancy is with Houston Housing Authority located in Houston, TX. The Relocation Inspector conducts field inspections to ensure HQS compliance for Housing Choice Voucher units, documents deficiencies, and supports leasing decisions through accurate reporting and controlled workflow.

The Inspector works under supervision to perform initial, annual, complaint, emergency, and other inspections, follows HUD HQS requirements, and maintains