Housing Quality Inspector: Help End Homelessness

Hom,-Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Wellness program events

Retirement plan with employer matching

Life, disability, and accident ins.

Job summary

HOM, Inc. is seeking a Housing Inspector in Arizona to conduct HQS inspections for housing assistance programs and coordinate with landlords, tenants, and partners. The role supports program integrity and participant stability.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, communicating results, and maintaining housing software. A valid AZ driver’s license and HQS/UPCS certs or 90-day plan are required; prior inspection experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year experience in performing inspections or three (3) years' experience as a maintenance technician for residential real property or equivalent.
• Industry certifications for HQS and/or UPCS Inspections or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Understanding and commitment to “Housing First” principles in ending homelessness.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and education to private landlord/owner community for program participation.
• Perform initial, annual and special inspections of dwelling units in accordance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards.
• Provide inspection results to dwelling unit landlords, tenants, Real Estate Agents, and Contracted Agencies.
• Explain inspection results and consequences of failed inspections, including abatement of HAP payments and program termination, to landlords and tenants.
• Utilize housing software via desktop and/or remote to enter inspection data and generate inspection results reports and letters to landlords and participants.
• Coordinate the scheduling of inspection and re-inspection appointments with Housing Specialists, Real Estate Agents, and Contracted Agencies.
• Perform move-out inspections of dwelling units vacated by supportive housing program participants and download inspection photos into housing software.
• Explain damage claim and vacancy loss procedures to landlords in the supportive housing programs.
• Perform periodic home visits for new program participants in the supportive housing programs.
• Communicate home visit results via home visit report form to Housing Specialists at HOM, Inc.
• Operate and maintain company vehicle, including ongoing care and maintenance of the vehicle.
• Maintain a clean driving record free of traffic violations or accidents.
• Occasionally participate in housing stability meetings regarding issues related to inspections that participants are experiencing.
• Provide advocacy and problem resolution with clients, landlords, and clinical case management teams.
• Maintain consistent communication with landlords via telephone, email and in-person.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ownership mindset

Communication

Strategic thinking

Change management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office 365

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

OneDrive

Teams

Planner

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

HOM, Inc. is seeking a Housing Inspector in Arizona to conduct HQS inspections for housing assistance programs and coordinate with landlords, tenants, and partners. The role supports program integrity and participant stability.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, communicating results, and maintaining housing software. A valid AZ driver’s license and HQS/UPCS certs or 90-day plan are required; prior inspection experience is preferred.