Senior Housing Quality Inspector – Remote Options

Bernalillo County; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education assistance

Career development

Longevity pay

Job summary

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Inspector III to inspect and certify units for housing program compliance, negotiate leases, and handle tenant-landlord issues. The role requires knowledge of HUD rules and strong data integrity, with leadership responsibilities and training duties as assigned.

Candidates should have relevant certifications, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and a proven ability to interpret housing codes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business or related field with at least 3 years of related experience.
• Three years of job-related administrative experience.
• Two years of experience as a housing inspector.
• Certification as a Housing Quality Specialist.
• Certificate of completion in an advanced course specializing in housing inspection.
• Certificate of completion in an 8-hour professional development course.
• Certificate of completion in a 16-hour supervisory training course.
• Proficiency in information systems and accurate data entry.
• Ability to provide team leadership.
• Knowledge of the uniform Housing Code/HUD Housing Inspection and Quality Standards.
• Knowledge of HUD laws, regulations, and policies related to HUD Section Eight and other programs.
• Knowledge of housing occupancy laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify housing units for compliance with housing standards and codes.
• Identify and prescribe maintenance and rehab needed to meet standards.
• Negotiate leases and attest to rent reasonableness.
• Investigate and handle owner/tenant complaints.
• Review vacate claims and approve/deny.
• Review eviction actions and make recommendations.
• Maintain records on inspections, maintenance, and contracts.
• Research information for Section Eight and other programs.
• Train assigned personnel per guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Team leadership

English communication

Data entry accuracy

Housing code knowledge

HUD regulations knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Business or related field

Certification as Housing Quality Specialist

Advanced housing inspection course certificate

Tools

Mainframe computer

Xerox copiers

Job description

Bernalillo County is seeking a Housing Inspector III to inspect and certify units for housing program compliance, negotiate leases, and handle tenant-landlord issues. The role requires knowledge of HUD rules and strong data integrity, with leadership responsibilities and training duties as assigned.

Candidates should have relevant certifications, an associate degree or equivalent experience, and a proven ability to interpret housing codes.