Housing Inspector I at Bremerton Housing Authority – Bremerton, Washington

Housing Inspector I

Department: Housing

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Program Support Manager

Grade/Level: 36

Amount of Travel Required: 50% (Local job sites)

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: None

Work Schedule: Regular Business Hours

Union: OPEIU represented position

Work Location: On-site

Starting Hourly Rate: $31.08 per hour; Union position Grade 36, Step 1

Full Hourly Range: $31.08 - $49.99 per hour

Position Close Date: April 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position performs inspections at residential properties around Kitsap and Mason counties to determine compliance with HUD quality and physical condition standards while incorporating HUD regulation changes and BHA policy changes. The Housing Inspector conducts rent comparability studies to determine rent reasonableness and participant affordability and negotiates rents with landlords. The position is also responsible to enter all information regarding the inspections and rent determinations into database systems and write and send correspondence to the landlord and tenants to confirm scheduled inspections and provide the status or outcome of the inspections.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Function Summaries

• Enter the locations of the properties, square footages, number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, quality, unit types, age, amenities, etc. into Affordablehousing.com to determine reasonable rents. Discuss the outcomes with landlords and negotiate initial rents or rent increases until a Request For Tenancy Approval (RFTA) can be completed.
• After determining rent reasonability and affordability, schedule initial UPCS and HQS inspection appointments with landlords. Document information into YARDI software and enter the appointments into Outlook.
• Schedule NSPIRE and HQS annual inspections of properties prior to the due date. Create and send letters to landlords and tenants with dates and document the appointments in Outlook.
• Schedule special NSPIRE and HQS Inspections with the tenant when a tenant has an issue with the unit that hasn't been resolved by the landlord. Enter data into YARDI software and document appointment into Outlook.
• Prepare for inspections by gathering and reviewing necessary documents. Drive to the units/properties and meet with landlords and/or tenants upon arrival to explain the inspection process before it begins. Answer questions or concerns and handle any situations that come up with barriers, confusion, or outbursts that may occasionally occur.
• Using HUD
• HUD checklists, conduct inspections by physically testing and looking through each unit for minimum Housing Quality Standards (HQS) or National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) to ensure that the units are acceptable for occupation. Some examples are: checking the cleanliness and working conditions of lights and appliances, etc.; ensuring the unit is safe and free from hazards such as missing outlet covers or chipping paint, etc.; making sure the hot and cold water is operable in kitchens and bathrooms, etc.; determining the roofs, windows, or structures of the units do not need repair, etc.; and many other required standards not listed.
• Document results of inspections into YARDI software and write letters explaining any failed items that need to be cured by specific dates and send copies to the landlords and tenants. Track due dates and follow up to ensure repairs are completed. Review self-certifications by reviewing notes and checklists from the inspection and ensuring both the landlord and tenant has signed the self-certification.
• Enter inspection information into the 50058 in YARDI when the property passes inspection.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required.

Experience:

• 2 or more years of experience in an office setting utilizing Microsoft Office software programs, spreadsheets and/or data bases.
• 2 or more years conducting residential inspections, affordable housing maintenance, property management, or other closely related work.

Bremerton Housing Authority has the discretion to accept any other equivalent combination of education and experience when relevant.

Computer Skills:

Intermediate user of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Intermediate user of various database systems and accurate data entry.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, hand-held devises, phones, photocopiers, ten-key machines, fax machines, etc.

Certifications & Licenses:

The following certification must be obtained within the first six months of starting the position:

• Certification of National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) Required.

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver's license for use in Washington State and with the continued ability to be covered under Bremerton Housing Authority's auto insurance policies.

Required Competencies

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ability to drive an automobile - Must be licensed and able drive to various work sites using a two or four door passenger car.
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Mathematics - Accurately perform basic computations and approach practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Tactful - Ability to avoid being offensive when communicating with others, maintain diplomatic relations or good customer services, and show consideration for others with diverse backgrounds.
• Technical Aptitude – HUD Affordable Housing Programs - Technical aptitude: Ability to comprehend complex technical knowledge and terminology of HUD affordable housing programs, such as Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing and Low Income Tax Credit, and accurately follow applicable federal, state and local laws.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is performed from the BHA office, in a BHA vehicle while driving to daily inspections, and in a variety of homes and apartments. This position requires extensive walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, reaching, etc. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various equipment and inspecting various property items. There will occasionally be a need to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. and be exposed to noise from machine operation. The work environment is fast-paced and moderately noisy. There is potential to be exposed to the following conditions: hostile residents or landlords, animals, unsafe electrical wiring, sharp objects, urine, feces, various household pests, or any other unsafe conditions that could be found at the homes of residents. When not performing inspections, computer work is conducted in an office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F 10 lbs or less O

Walk F 11-20 lbs O

Sit F 21-50 lbs N

Manually Manipulate F 51-100 lbs. N

Climb N 12 lbs or less O

Crawl N 13-25 lbs O

Squat or Kneel O 26-40 lbs. N

Bend O 41-100 lbs N

Grasp F

Speak F

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
• Sense of Sound - listening to instructions and customer comments
• Sense of Smell and Touch
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required
• Sense of Balance

The Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton (BHA) has reviewed this position outline to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Review the job analysis or desk manual for greater details about the types of tasks being performed in this position. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and BHA reserves the right to change this position outline and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Equal Employment and Housing Opportunity Barrier Free

Bremerton Housing Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, age (over 40), military status, whistleblower retaliation, or familial status in admission and access to its programs.

To request a reasonable accommodation for work related reasons, contact the HR office at 360-616-7107.

To request a reasonable accommodation for housing, contact a BHA Section 504 Coordinator at 360-479-3694