Senior Housing Inspector (Remote & Flexible)

Bernalillo County; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bernalillo County seeks a Housing Inspector III to inspect and certify housing units for compliance with housing assistance standards and applicable codes. The role requires detailed record-keeping and coordination with property owners and tenants.

The position involves negotiations, investigations of complaints, and assisting in program delivery for Section Eight and related housing programs. Candidates should have HUD knowledge and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field required.
• Three years of job-related administrative experience; two as housing inspector.
• Certification as Housing Quality Specialist.
• Advanced course in housing inspection or related function.
• Eight-hour professional development course.
• Sixteen-hour supervisory training course.
• Proficiency in information systems and data entry accuracy.
• Knowledge of HUD/Housing Code and related laws.
• Ability to interpret HUD rules and occupancy laws.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and certifies housing units for housing assistance standards and codes.
• Identifies maintenance work and renovations needed to meet standards.
• Assists in lease negotiations and rent reasonableness.
• Investigates tenant and landlord complaints regarding housing conditions.
• Reviews vacate claims and eviction actions for housing department tenants.
• Maintains records on inspections, maintenance, contracts, and services.
• Researches information for Section Eight and other programs.
• Trains assigned personnel in program guidelines as directed.

Skills

Team leadership

Data entry

English communication

HUD housing codes

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Housing Quality Specialist certification

Advanced housing inspection course

Professional development (8 hours)

Supervisory training (16 hours)

Job description

Bernalillo County seeks a Housing Inspector III to inspect and certify housing units for compliance with housing assistance standards and applicable codes. The role requires detailed record-keeping and coordination with property owners and tenants.

The position involves negotiations, investigations of complaints, and assisting in program delivery for Section Eight and related housing programs. Candidates should have HUD knowledge and strong English communication skills.