Section 8 HQS Inspector — Field Impact

The Housing Authority Of The City Of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Authority Of The City Of Colorado Springs is seeking a Housing Inspector – Section 8 to perform HQS inspections, investigate complaints, and enforce housing, health and safety standards across assigned properties in Colorado Springs.

The role involves inspecting homes and buildings, communicating with residents and landlords, issuing notices of violation, documenting actions, and traveling outside city limits as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with HQS codes, public health and environmental regulations.
• Ability to read and enforce housing codes, zoning and environmental health issues.
• Proficient in researching property ownership.

Responsibilities

• Perform HQS inspections to protect residents.
• Investigate complaints and enforce HQS and related regulations.
• Inspect homes and buildings for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Meet with residents/landlords to explain required actions and mediate conflicts.
• Respond to HQS violations reports; take photos and document actions.
• Generate daily inspection activity reports and schedule inspections.

Skills

HQS enforcement

Code interpretation

Property ownership research

Report writing

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma

HQs certification within 60 days

HQs codes training

Tools

Office software

GPS mapping

Job description

The Housing Authority Of The City Of Colorado Springs is seeking a Housing Inspector – Section 8 to perform HQS inspections, investigate complaints, and enforce housing, health and safety standards across assigned properties in Colorado Springs.

The role involves inspecting homes and buildings, communicating with residents and landlords, issuing notices of violation, documenting actions, and traveling outside city limits as required.