Housing Standards Inspector - Jacksonville, United States - Jacksonville HA

Jacksonville HA

Verified Company

Jacksonville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Jacksonville Housing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

It is the policy and the intent of Jacksonville Housing to provide equality of opportunity in employment for all persons, and in all aspects of its personnel policies, programs, practices, operations, and in all its working conditions and relationships with employees and applicants for employment.

Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected class status applicable under local, State of Florida or federal law.

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POSITION

Job Title
:
Housing Inspector

FLSA Classification
:
Non-Exempt

EEO Classification
:
Skilled Craftsman

Salary/Pay Grade
:
$15.00 Hourly

Reports to
:
Section 8 Support Manager (Inspections)

Job Summary

Responsible to conduct a thorough HUD (Housing and Urban Development) home inspection at the request of a landlord or prospective tenant.

Prior to visiting the property, the inspector explains the process and possible outcomes. The dwelling must follow state and federal regulations and city building codes.

The inspector examines the place from top to bottom using a HUD inspector assessment form based on HUD Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

Conduct housing inspections for initial, audit, and annual recertifications in accordance with established rules and procedures, which are based on the Administrative Plan and the Code of Federal Regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Ability to stay current with all ordinances, PIH Notices, procedures, and techniques in the inspection of housing units under the Section 8 HAP (Housing Assistance Payment) program.
Must be able to accurately explain any violations noted on the inspection itself and must promote awareness of the rules regarding any Housing Quality Standards issue.
Must be able to learn and use all electronic devices in connection with conducting inspections.
The ability to establish and maintain an effective and supportive working relationship with employees, vendors, clients, and the public in general.
Must be able to understand the Code of Federal Regulations as it pertains to Housing Quality Standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required, some college is a plus. 1-2 years in construction or maintenance is required along with a working knowledge of construction terminology.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of HUD regulations regarding housing quality standards and other maintenancerelated standards.
Knowledge of Jacksonville Housing policies and procedures
Knowledge of the physical layout of the site properties.
Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Ability to analyze information from inspections to determine maintenance needs and quality of maintenance services provided.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, coworkers, residents, contractors, and the general public.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

Core Competencies

Commitment:

Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure and persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Customer Service:

Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind; and recognizes working colleagues as customers.

Effective Communication:

Ensures important information is passed to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing; demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; and listens effectively.

Responsiveness and Accountability:

Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work and does a fair share of work.

Teamwork:

Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; attends, supports, and participates in all team building exercises and events.

Adaptable/Flexible Skills:
Ability to work additional hours if required and work with pressing deadlines and is task oriented. Proactively seeks work assignments when current assignments are completed—ta