Housing Quality Inspector (HQS/NSPIRE)

Detroit Housing Commission; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Housing Commission is seeking a Housing Inspector to conduct housing quality inspections ensuring HUD HQS and NSPIRE standards for assisted units. The role focuses on safety, decency, and compliance for program participants.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (NSPIRE cert within 3 months) and 2+ years in inspections or related fields; a driver’s license is required and applicants must complete background checks. This is an on-site position based in Detroit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NSPIRE certification within three months of employment.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, building inspection, housing, or related field; combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial, annual, special, and complaint-based inspections for HCV and PBV units in accordance with HUD HQS/NSPIRE standards and local policies.
• Identify health and safety deficiencies and determine corrective actions.
• Document inspection results accurately in the housing software system and verify repairs before reinspections.
• Communicate inspection outcomes clearly to landlords, tenants, and internal staff; coordinate access to units with residents and management agents.
• Support audit, monitoring, and quality control reviews; educate landlords and residents on inspection requirements and standards.

Skills

Inspection procedures

HUD HQS knowledge

NSPIRE standards

Report writing

Data entry

MS 365 (Office)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NSPIRE certification within 3 months

Associate or bachelor's in construction management/building inspection/housing

Tools

MS Office

HUD software

Job description

The Detroit Housing Commission is seeking a Housing Inspector to conduct housing quality inspections ensuring HUD HQS and NSPIRE standards for assisted units. The role focuses on safety, decency, and compliance for program participants.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (NSPIRE cert within 3 months) and 2+ years in inspections or related fields; a driver’s license is required and applicants must complete background checks. This is an on-site position based in Detroit.