OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING INVESTIGATOR

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Parental Leave

ASRS participation

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Sick Leave

Health and Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING is seeking an Investigator in the Office of Manufactured Housing for investigations into unlicensed activities and violations by licensed entities. The role includes licensee audits, complaint investigations, and preparation of legal documents.

Remote work options within Arizona may be available alongside required Phoenix office presence. The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ regulatory experience, a valid Arizona driver’s license, and knowledge of HUD

Qualifications

• Five years of experience working with statutory requirements for a regulatory agency.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license; will drive as part of state business.
• Experience in manufactured housing or related construction industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and perform field investigations against licensees and non-licensed individuals to determine violations and prepare actions (Citations, Complaints, Stop Work Orders, etc.).
• Enter and inspect premises where units are manufactured, sold or installed to ensure compliance with standards and rules; audit dealer records.
• Visit properties, coordinate with consumers and licensees, document findings, and participate as a witness in agency hearings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Licensee audits

Remote work readiness

Tools

HUD State Administrative Agency knowledge

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.

OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING INVESTIGATOR

Address: 1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Grade: 21

Salary determined by experience.

Position will remain open until business needs are met.

Job Summary

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, this position performs duties that include investigations against unlicensed activities and violations by licensed entities, licensee audits, complaint investigations, regulation enforcement, preparation of legal documents and HUD State Administrative Agency tasks. Other duties as assigned.

​This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, this position performs duties that include investigations against unlicensed activities and violations by licensed entities, licensee audits, complaint investigations, regulation enforcement, preparation of legal documents and HUD State Administrative Agency tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Initiate and perform field investigations against licensees and non-licensed individuals to determine and verify any violations to statutes or rules. Compose and administer actions against licensees and non-licensees that will include, but not limited to, Citations and Complaints, Cease and Desist Orders, Stop Work Orders, Orders to Vacate, and investigative reports.
• Enter and investigate premises where units regulated by OMH are manufactured, sold or installed, to ensure compliance with approved standards and rules. This includes the auditing of dealer sales records and dealer lots to monitor for transit damage, seal tampering and general retail performance.
• Visit properties, while coordinating with consumers, licensees and contractors to make assessments regarding the status and validity of consumer complaint items. Compose and prepare any legal documents required as a result of audit findings. Document findings and participate as a witness in agency hearings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions.

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in working with statutory requirements for a regulatory agency; Valid Arizona Driver’s license, as this position will be required to drive while conducting state business. Experience in the regulation and enforcement of the manufactured building industry or related construction industry is desired, but not required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Contact Us

While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews. Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Advertised: 31 Aug 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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