HOUSING PROGRAM INSPECTOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III)

City of Long Beach, CA; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Long Beach is seeking a Housing Inspector (unclassified Community Program Technician III) to conduct physical inspections for assisted housing properties in accordance with NSPIRE and HUD requirements. The inspector will work primarily in the field across the Housing Authority service area, with eligibility for a hybrid schedule after training.

This role requires a high school diploma, two years of experience in grant-related program support, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for grant-related programs, activities, and services.
• College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with HUD NSPIRE and Housing Authority requirements.
• Conduct re-inspections and follow up on complaints; upload reports into the electronic file management system.
• Research policy manuals to ensure NSPIRE conformity.
• Determine rent reasonableness for appropriate contracts.
• Submit written reports regarding inspection results.
• Consult with property owners on housing unit compliance for rental programs.
• Respond to tenant and owner inquiries.
• Complete and submit all necessary inspection forms, including NSPIRE violations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Technical support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for one (1) unclassified Community Program Technician III to serve as a Housing Inspector in the Housing Authority Bureau. The Housing Program Inspector conducts physical inspections of assisted housing properties participating in Housing Authority programs to determine compliance with HUD's National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) and Housing Authority requirements. The position reports to the Housing Authority building, 1500 Hughes Way Suite C-300, Long Beach, CA 90810; however, the majority of the position's work is performed in the field at properties throughout the Housing Authority's service area. The position requires operating a City vehicles as transportation for regular travel to and between inspection sites and the ability to work independently in a variety of residential environments. Upon successful completion of the training period, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule in accordance with the City of Long Beach Hybrid Work Program Policy.

• Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, NSPIRE (National Standards of the Physical Inspection of Real Estate) requirements, including the identification of potential lead hazards.
• Perform re-inspections of previously failed units and follow up on complaints to ensure compliance with building codes and NSPIRE, uploads inspection reports, documents, and accompanying data into the electronic file management system and housing software.
• Research policy manuals to maintain Housing Authority conformity to NSPIRE rules and regulations.
• Determine comparable rents and rent reasonableness for appropriate contract rent of housing units.
• Submit written reports regarding inspections result.
• Consult with property owners on housing unit compliance for rental programs.
• Respond to tenant and owner inquiries.
• Complete and submit all necessary inspection forms, including violations of NSPIRE inspection standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant related programs, grant related activities, and grant related services.
• College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (Proof of education required.)
• A valid motor vehicle operator license. Field travel is required.

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Friday, August 21, 2026.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call [phone].

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.