Housing Inspector – HQS/NSPIRE Compliance

City of Mesquite, TX; Mesquite Valley (CA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

City of Mesquite seeks a Housing Inspector to conduct initial move-in, annual occupied, and special inspections of single-family residences, townhouses, and apartments for Section 8 eligibility. You will verify HQS and NSPIRE compliance under HUD guidelines and communicate determinations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection documentation, maintaining records, and coordinating with landlords to ensure timeliness.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of responsible building inspection, property/construction management, project coordination or building maintenance, repair and construction experience.

Responsabilidades

• Inspects properties for HUD HQS compliance and NSPIRE models; ensures physical conditions meet program, state and local requirements; prepares inspection forms for tenant files including rent reasonableness certifications and utility allowance schedules.
• Assesses damages, determines responsibility for correction, and sets deadlines for completion of work.
• Meets inspection goals determined by the Manager of Housing and CDBG; maintains inspection records and prepares performance reports.
• Completes inspection reports and related documentation; conducts follow-up inspections to ensure work is completed.
• Provides specialized customer service for landlords with Section 8 contracts.
• Schedules appointments and sends letters for annual inspections, missed appointments, failed items and abatements.
• Ensures inspections are performed and inputted in a timely manner; inspects plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems and other building components.
• Conducts surveys to determine prevailing rental market rates, certifies properties for rent reasonableness, and maintains rent reasonableness database.
• Interacts with landlords and property managers to solicit participation in program.
• Performs quality control checks on inspection database entries as assigned.

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Driver's license

Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector Certification

National Standards for the NSPIRE Inspector Certification

HUD Certification: Visual Assessment Course

Descripción del empleo

City of Mesquite seeks a Housing Inspector to conduct initial move-in, annual occupied, and special inspections of single-family residences, townhouses, and apartments for Section 8 eligibility. You will verify HQS and NSPIRE compliance under HUD guidelines and communicate determinations to stakeholders.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection documentation, maintaining records, and coordinating with landlords to ensure timeliness.