What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Inspector position at Vancouver Housing Authority?
Description
Are you passionate about ensuring safe and quality housing for individuals and families? If you are detail-oriented, committed to quality housing, and thrive in a role that combines inspections with community engagement, apply now to become our Housing Inspector.
At the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA) we provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents in Clark County and work closely with local governments and other community partners to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness. The Housing Inspector inspects Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) homes to ensure a safe and healthy environment in compliance with VHA and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Quality Standards, while fostering positive relationships with residents, landlords, and colleagues.
Your skills and experience will support our mission as you:
- Conduct inspections of Section 8 housing units to ensure compliance with HUD regulations and housing quality standards.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, documenting safety and quality issues.
- Advise staff, residents, and landlords on hazards, repairs, and improvement requirements.
- Schedule and manage annual re-inspections, addressing any needed adjustments.
- Support the termination process by reporting discrepancies and participating in hearings.
- Perform additional inspections, including move-outs, quality control, and special requests.
Pay and Benefits
- The starting pay range is $27.29 - $30.02 based on experience. In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full pay range is $27.29 - $38.20 per hour.
- Full-time, non-exempt, union-represented position.
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Benefits package also includes 9.11% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company paid holidays, and generous paid time off accrual.
- Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.
Requirements
- High school diploma required. Some higher-level education or vocational training specializing in construction or housing inspection preferred.
- Requires at least 2 years of related experience.
- Must have Housing Quality Standards certification or successfully obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
- Driving record sufficient to meet VHA insurance requirements.
A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority please visit our website at www.vhausa.com. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
Salary : $27 - $30
