Investigator

Housing Authority of the County of Kern; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the County of Kern seeks a skilled Housing Inspector to perform detailed inspections of subsidized housing to ensure compliance with HQS and safety standards. The role involves evaluating structural, electrical, and plumbing conditions, documenting deficiencies, and tracking repair progress.

The inspector will certify completion of repairs, maintain inspection records in the agency database, and communicate findings clearly to property owners, residents, and staff, while

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two years of experience in building inspection, construction or related field.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information to residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and annual detailed inspections of subsidized housing units to determine compliance with safety regulations and HQS.
• Inspect and assess electrical, plumbing, and structural damage; identify deficiencies and summarize required work items.
• Certify satisfactory completion of repair work by owner for interim inspections.
• Enter inspection data into the Housing Authority database.
• Communicate with property owners, residents and Housing Specialists regarding deficiencies.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized inspection activities involving the repair, modification and maintenance of subsidized housing facilities and assures compliance with applicable Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs initial and annual detailed inspections of the structural condition of subsidized housing units to determine compliance with safety regulations, building codes and applicable housing quality standards, identifying deficiencies and listing or summarizing necessary work items. Performs interim inspections and certifies satisfactory completion of repair work by owner. Inspects and assesses electrical, plumbing and structural damage which has occurred in subsidized housing facilities. Notes and reports all repairs and corrective measures necessary to bring the unit up to standard as required by Federal and local regulations. Enters information regarding unit inspections into the Housing Authority database. Communicates with property owners, residents and Housing Specialists as necessary regarding deficiencies revealed at the time of unit inspections.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum of two (2) year's experience in building inspection, construction or a related field likely to provide experience of the type necessary to perform the job duties.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one on-one and in small group situations to residents and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute area (room size).

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid California Drivers' License and be insurable by the Housing Authority's auto insurance carrier. Must possess Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Certification or be able to acquire HQS Certification within one year of appointment to this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate by telephone and in person with residents, coworkers and the general public. The employee frequently is required to move from place to place within a dwelling unit and between dwelling units throughout the County in order to perform inspections. The employee must be able to inspect the unit and peripheral buildings in their entirety, including cabinets, wherever they may be placed in the unit; attics and basements and roofs. The employee must also be able to inspect elements of the housing or furnishings which may be in tight areas, such as water heater and stove connections. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is required to use a computer for the purpose of inputting and retrieving information and must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.