Program Manager - Inspections

Prince George's County, Maryland; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Housing Authority is seeking a Program Manager-Inspections to supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff overseeing HQS and NSPIRE inspections under the Housing Choice Voucher program.

You will ensure units meet federal requirements, keep rents reasonable, and maintain landlord engagement while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. The role leads administrative analyses and program budgeting for the division.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional technical, analytical and developmental work experience in housing programs with at least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HQS & NSPIRE inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage inspection scheduling, workflows, and staff performance.
• Ensure rents are reasonable and units meet federal housing requirements.
• Develop relationships with landlords to support program success.
• Monitor and improve rent reasonableness determinations and data accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

Job description

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

Nature and Variety of WorkCome join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Housing Authority is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a Program Manager-Inspections (Community Developer 4A), grade A27 position within the Housing Authority/Housing Choice Voucher Division.

About The Position

This is a supervisory level position that performs a wide range of duties including supervision of professional, technical, and administrative staff in the management and administration of operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program with direct oversight of the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) inspections. The program manager is responsible for ensuring assisted units meet federal housing requirement; rents are reasonable; landlords receive consistent and professional engagement, and all work is done in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The program manager performs management analyses and provides recommendations on administrative, programmatic, and budgetary areas of complex and technical nature to the Program Director. The incumbent is responsible for program administration to include inspection scheduling, workflows, and maintenance of relationships with property owners to support program success and housing stability.

About The Agency

The Housing Authority of Prince George’s County, Maryland (HAPGC) provides Prince George’s County residents with low-to-moderate incomes with safe, decent, and affordable housing. The HAPGC receives federal funds directly from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the Housing Choice Voucher program (HCV) and Public Housing Programs. Most of the affordable housing assistance is in the form of rental units that must meet rigorous housing quality standards. The HAPGC also provides its participant families with programs that encourage them to become self-sufficient which may potentially lead to homeownership opportunities. The Housing Assistance Division (HAD) and Housing Choice Voucher Division (HCVD) administer and implement the federal rental assistance and public housing programs for the County.

Examples of Work

• Ensures overall agency compliance with regulations, rules, policies, and procedures that govern the administration of all HQS & NSPIRE inspections, including initial, annual, biennial, complaint, emergency, and special inspections.
• Oversees and monitors the execution of inspections to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory adherence.
• Operationalizes regulatory requirements, federal, state, and local guidance, and program updates in forms, policies, agency structures and staff protocols.
• Ensures all units are safe, sanitary, and in good repair in compliance with regulations, policies and local ordinances with consistent and accurate application of required inspection standards across all inspection staff.
• Establishes and monitors efficient systems for inspection scheduling to ensure timely completion within required timeframes.
• Oversees reinspection processes and enforcement of correction deadlines.
• Identifies and resolves bottlenecks that delay inspections or approvals.
• Oversees and ensures completion of rent reasonableness determinations prior to lease approval and HAP contract execution in full compliance with applicable regulations; establishes controls to prevent approval of units without proper review and documentation.
• Ensures rents are comparable to unassisted units in the private market, consistent with HUD requirements.
• Reviews and approves rent reasonableness documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains and updates rent comparability databases and tools ensuring data is accurate current and sufficient to support compliant consistent and well documented determinations in accordance with regulations and agency requirements
• Addresses complex rent determinations and landlord disputes regarding rent decisions.
• Ensures timely acquisition of the updated utility allowance schedule.
• Develops and implements strategies to strengthen relationships with landlords and the property owner community participating in the housing program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Master's degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Services, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional technical, analytical and developmental work experience in housing programs with a least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.

Please note there is no equivalency for supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification as Housing Inspector or NSPIRE Inspector

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: October 7, 2026 & October 8, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: 9200 Basil Court, Largo, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment.
• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and non-traditional hours as operational needs require.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS:

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace