HOUSING INSPECTOR at Chautauqua Opportunities Inc – DUNKIRK, New York

Position Data:

Title: Housing Inspector

Grade: 5 Exempt: ______ Non-Exempt: ___X__

Reports to: Property Coordinator

Basic Function or Position Summary:

Conducts housing inspections utilizing HUD’s Housing Quality Standards and Housing Quality Standards inspections throughout the county. Monday through Friday 8:30Am - 4:30 Pm 20 hours per week. Pay rate of $18.00 per hour.

Security Clearance:

• Access Level 4 – A,C

Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties:

• Conducts Housing Quality Standard inspections and COI property inspections as required.
• Conduct inspection followed by completion of the required paperwork and data entry functions into multiple service software systems.
• Maintain a computerized tracking report of all inspections - and completes a monthly report to be submitted to the program manager by the 3rd of the month.
• Updates customer information related to the inspection process in the Statewide HCV system and CAPSYS.
• Completes required paperwork per inspection protocol and HUD guidelines.
• Communicates with landlords and tenants about HQS violations in property
• Refers tenants to services based on needs identified through inspections
• Promotes agency mission
• Maintains consistent professional customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics
• Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Other duties as designated by supervisor

Key Working Relationships:

A. Internal: Housing & Community Service Division Staff and Managers

B. External: Vendors, Federal, and Local Government Agencies.

Supervisory Scope:

A. Number of staff supervised: 0

B. Titles supervised: 0

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes
• Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate
• Participates in organizational and divisional management systems

Physical:

• Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort

Knowledge, Skills Required:

• High School diploma required; Associate’s degree in Science, Business, or Human Services preferred.
• Minimum one year of work experience in property management, building maintenance, code enforcement, quality assurance, customer relations, or the Section 8 housing choice voucher program.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills.
• Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment.
• Goal oriented.
• Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Strong teaming skills.

Special Requirements, if any:

• Must be able to obtain a LexisNexis clearance.
• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to travel
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to travel throughout the county
• Obtain HUD Housing Quality Standards Certificate (within one year of employment)
• Works compassionately with a diverse population
• Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times