Housing Inspector

Start Corporation; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

13 paid holidays per year

403(b) retirement plan with employer**

Job summary

Start Corporation seeks a HUD Housing Inspector to conduct initial, routine, and follow-up inspections to ensure NSPIRE compliance. You will maintain proactive landlord communication and manage a real-time housing inventory to support placement operations.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED with experience, or a bachelor’s degree, be at least 18, and hold a valid driver’s license. Homeless experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements listed: high school diploma (or GED) and 1 year experience or bachelor degree.
• Must be over 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Personal experience of being homeless (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and completes inspections for various HUD programs.
• Coordinates/schedules appointments and reminder notifications with clients, staff, and landlords.
• Ensures all documentation meets HUD record keeping requirements.
• Maintains up to date and accurate data in all required data systems.
• Supports and encourages landlord recruitment and retention to provide fair and affordable housing opportunities to clients.
• Organize and maintain client files and records ensuring security of files.
• Participates in team meetings to obtain all necessary documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Empathy

Professional boundaries

HUD inspection knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor degree

Job description

About Start Corporation

Start Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1984. Our Mission is to promote opportunities, which enhance the self-sufficiency of people to empower them to live and function independently.

Job Description

The HUD Housing Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough initial, routine, and follow-up inspections of housing units to ensure compliance with NSPIRE standards. In this role, they will maintain proactive communication with landlords to foster strong professional partnerships and resolve property issues efficiently. Additionally, they will also manage an accurate, real-time database of available housing inventory to support placement operations.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year of relevant experience OR Bachelor degree
• Be over 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Personal experience of being homeless (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Communicates respectfully and effectively and establishes professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy and positive regard.
• Demonstrates a high level of respect and empathy to clients and their needs.
• Promotes recovery, independence, and personal choice for participants.
• Maintains professional boundaries and operates within agency / ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HUD inspection requirements.
• Accurately identifies risk and responds appropriately.

Job Duties / Skills Required

• Plans, organizes, and completes inspections for various HUD programs.
• Coordinates/schedules appointments and reminder notifications with clients, staff, and landlords.
• Ensures all documentation meets HUD record keeping requirements.
• Maintains up to date and accurate data in all required data systems.
• Supports and encourages landlord recruitment and retention to provide fair and affordable housing opportunities to clients.
• Organize and maintain client files and records ensuring security of files.
• Participates in team meetings to obtain all necessary documentation.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; disability and life insurance; paid time off; 13 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.