Program Manager - Inspections

Prince George's co.; Largo, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George’s County Housing Authority is seeking a Program Manager-Inspections to lead HQS and NSPIRE operations, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with federal and local standards. The role emphasizes scheduling, landlord relations, and program performance within the Housing Choice Voucher division.

The position requires a master’s degree in Public Administration or related field and at least three years of housing program experience, including supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public Administration or related field.
• 3 years of progressively responsible experience in housing programs with at least 1 year in a lead/supervisory role.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure compliance with HQS/NSPIRE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional, technical, and administrative staff in HQS/NSPIRE inspections.
• Oversee inspection scheduling, workflows, and landlord relations to support housing stability.
• Ensure rents, rent reasonableness, and inspections meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Analyze program operations and provide recommendations on administrative and budgetary matters.
• Maintain documentation and controls to prevent non-compliant approvals and expedites.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HQS/NSPIRE knowledge

Program management

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.

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.

• 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.

Minimum 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 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.

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.

Job Location

9200 Basil Court, Largo, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• 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.