HOUSING PROGRAM INSPECTOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III)

City of Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (PERS)

Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and S

Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach)

Job summary

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks one unclassified Community Program Technician III to serve as a Housing Inspector for the Housing Authority Bureau. The role conducts inspections to ensure NSPIRE and Housing Authority standards are met, with work primarily in the field and occasional hybrid scheduling after training.

The position requires driving, independent work in residential environments, and reporting of inspection results; applicants must meet

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes, and HUD, NSPIRE requirements, including 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; upload inspection reports and data.
• 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 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work, or closely related field (can substitute for experience)

Job description

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 vehicle 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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reporting To a Housing Assistance Coordinator This Position Will

• 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.

*Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

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

For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570‑7008.

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 (562) 570‑7008.

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

This information is available in an alternative format by request at [phone]. If special accommodation is desired, please contact Talent Acquisition two (2) business days prior to the test at [phone]. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570‑6638.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).