Housing Quality Standards Inspector

City of Salem; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Salem is looking for a Housing Quality Standards Inspector to ensure properties meet federal and local housing quality standards. This role involves conducting inspections, reporting on findings, and maintaining compliance documentation, contributing to community livability and safety. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment within a mission-focused agency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement pension through Oregon PERS

Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with the public in enforcement-related fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient computer knowledge to work with various software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections to ensure housing meets quality standards.
• Generate documentation and maintain files on deficiencies.
• Prepare summary reports on findings.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make an impact:
Are you a task-oriented professional with an eye for detail? Are you a self-starter who thrives in a high-workload, fast-paced environment? Do you want to make a difference in our community by working with a diverse group of property owners and program participants in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program? The Salem Housing Authority is recruiting for a Housing Quality Standards Inspector. Salem Housing Authority is a growing, innovative, and mission focused independent government Agency.

Our highly diverse and committed staff are dedicated to expanding housing opportunities, promoting quality communities, and improving the quality of life for our citizens and neighbors.

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional city services and programs. Salem Housing Authority is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive, welcoming environment where all employees can thrive. We value, respect, and empower our employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.

What you will do:
Under the direction of the Section 8 Manager, you will plan, organize, conduct, and report onHousing Quality Standards Inspections to ensure that properties meet federal and local housing quality standards in compliance with Salem Housing Authority (SHA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations. You will also generate documentation and maintain files related to the identification, citation, and correction of deficiencies, prepare summary reports on findings, and determine rent comparability based on unit and market conditions.

The Housing Quality Standards Inspector role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to the safety and livability of subsidized housing units in our area. If this sounds like you, we hope you’ll consider applying!

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Competitive pay.
• Retirement pension through participation in the Oregon PERS system.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b retirement account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Standard and voluntary life insurance.
• Voluntary long-term care insurance.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work schedule is Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• The City of Salem offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Equal Pay.

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).
• Must pass the pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with the public in an area that relates to enforcement or a closely related field, or regulatory agency such as zoning, building, land use, housing inspections, or nuisance abatement, or one year experience as a City of Salem Code Enforcement Officer I, or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the examples of work.
• Able to obtain a Salem Police Reserve Officer Status within six months of hire.
• Must pass criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process, please make sure to give detailed information in your application that includes your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as requested in the supplemental questions and job advertisement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sufficient computer knowledge and skills to work with various computer programs.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.
• Nan McKay certification preferred but not required.

What you will bring along:

• Experience communicating effectively;
• Knowledge of and experience working with computer programs.

About us:
Salem is the second largest city in Oregon and the capital city. Centrally located in the Willamette Valley, Salem is 49 square miles in size and extends across to counties, Marion and Polk. The community has well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings with wide diversity and a family-friendly ambiance. The city is home to nearly 180,000 residents. For a full community profile detailing demographics and housing statistics, visit theCity of Salem website.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
Go to the menu option for Class Specifications and search forCode Enforcement Officer HA, 1.

If you would like to learn more about the Salem Housing Authority, please visit our website atwww.salemhousingOR.com.

How can I apply?
The City of Salem and Salem Housing Authority invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

To apply, click on the green "Apply" button to complete your application. Hiring managers do not have access to view resumes as part of the application review process. Please ensure that the details of your application, including work history, demonstrate how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Click here to fill out the Section 3 Employment Preference Form and submit with your employment application.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as outlined above but not selected for this position may be placed on an eligibility list, and candidates may be hired from the list. Eligibility lists are valid for six months. The City will send email notifications to eligible candidates about potential hiring opportunities so please ensure your email settings accept our system generated email notifications.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION
The Housing Authority of Salem does not discriminate against any person due to disability, race, color, religion, sex, source of income , familial status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status and/or domestic partnership in accessing, applying for, or receiving assistance, or in treatment or employment in any of its programs and activities.

The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated June 2, 1988):

Jessica Blakely, Assistant Housing Administrator of Strategy, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church Street SE, Salem OR 97301
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