Housing Inspector III

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Housing Inspector III to inspect and certify housing units for compliance with housing assistance standards and applicable codes. The role requires detailed record-keeping and coordination with property owners and tenants.

The position involves negotiations, investigations of complaints, and assisting in program delivery for Section Eight and related housing programs. Candidates should have HUD knowledge and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field required.
• Three years of job-related administrative experience; two as housing inspector.
• Certification as Housing Quality Specialist.
• Advanced course in housing inspection or related function.
• Eight-hour professional development course.
• Sixteen-hour supervisory training course.
• Proficiency in information systems and data entry accuracy.
• Knowledge of HUD/Housing Code and related laws.
• Ability to interpret HUD rules and occupancy laws.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and certifies housing units for housing assistance standards and codes.
• Identifies maintenance work and renovations needed to meet standards.
• Assists in lease negotiations and rent reasonableness.
• Investigates tenant and landlord complaints regarding housing conditions.
• Reviews vacate claims and eviction actions for housing department tenants.
• Maintains records on inspections, maintenance, contracts, and services.
• Researches information for Section Eight and other programs.
• Trains assigned personnel in program guidelines as directed.

Skills

Team leadership

Data entry

English communication

HUD housing codes

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Housing Quality Specialist certification

Advanced housing inspection course

Professional development (8 hours)

Supervisory training (16 hours)

Job description

Housing Inspector III

Housing Location: 2400 Wellesley Dr NE

Pay: 9-Month Probation Hourly Rate of $26.26, Union Hourly Rate of $26.79

Close Date: November 10, 2026

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspects and certifies housing units for compliance with housing assistance program standards and various codes and regulations.


• Identifies and prescribes maintenance work, housing rehabilitation and renovation required for housing units to meet housing assistance standards and various codes and regulations.


• Participates in negotiations of leases with property owners and managers and attests to the "rent reasonableness" of agreed upon rents.


• Investigates and handles property owner and tenant complaints regarding housing conditions and landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities.


• Reviews, negotiates, and recommends approval/disapproval of vacate claims of landlords against tenants.


• Reviews and makes recommendations for approval or denial concerning eviction actions against Housing Department tenants.


• Maintains records on housing units, inspections, maintenance, and property management, contracts, services provided, and work performed.


• Researches and compiles information necessary for delivery of services for Section Eight and other housing programs.


• Train assigned personnel, as needed, in accordance with housing program guidelines or as directed by supervisor/department director.


• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Business or related field and or three (3) years of with job related experience.


• Three (3) years of job-related administrative experience. Two (2) of the years of experience must be as a housing inspector.


• Certification as a Housing Quality Specialist.


• Certificate of completion in an advanced course specializing in housing inspection or other job-related functions.


• Certificate of completion in an eight (8) hour professional development course.


• Certificate of completion in a sixteen (16) hour supervisory training course.


• Proficiency in information systems and accuracy in data entry, retrieval and utilization of information required.


• Ability to provide team leadership.


• Knowledge of the uniform Housing Code/HUD Housing Inspection and Quality Standards.


• Knowledge of HUD federal laws, regulations, and policies related to HUD Section Eight and other assisted programs.


• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws as they pertain to tenant and landlord relations.


• Ability to interpret and implement the rules and regulations of HUD Assisted Housing Programs.


• Ability to interpret rental housing occupancy laws.


• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

• The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:


• Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.


• Adherence to all County safety guidelines.


• Complete all FEMA training(s) assigned to this position.


• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this position.


• Complete required supervisor training, if applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors.


• Indoor duties are performed in both temperature-controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions, which may be severe, while performing outdoors duties.


• Worker is exposed to occasional vibration and noise factors while performing housing inspection duties at construction sites.


• Indoor duties are performed on even surfaces, which may be carpet, tile, or concrete, and may be either wet or dry.


• Outdoor duties may be either wet or dry.


• Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, w