What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOUSING INSPECTOR position at Housing Operations and Management Inc?

Job Description

Description :

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOM

As a national leader in housing assistance programs, HOM, Inc. is dedicated to building communities where the promise of home is a reality for everyone because we believe individuals, families, and communities are safer, healthier, and stronger when everyone has a home. Whether ending homelessness through housing assistance, guiding new landlords and property owners through the financial benefits of our programs, or advocating among local leaders for increased funding and supportive services, our HOM team engages in meaningful work that advances our mission of ending homelessness in Arizona through housing.

Honored as a Top 100 Companies to Work for in Arizona, HOM provides opportunities to make an impact, alongside generous pay, benefits, work / life balance, and PTO, among many other great perks. If you’re passionate about making a difference in our communities, there’s no place like HOM.

The Housing Inspector performs Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and other inspections of residential dwelling units receiving assistance under several different housing assistance programs. Inspectors perform inspections for dwelling units managed by other housing agencies. The Housing Inspector is a non-exempt position.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Housing Quality Standards Inspections

Perform initial, annual and special inspections of dwelling units in accordance with HUD’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
Explain inspection results and consequences of failed inspections, including abatement of HAP payments and program termination, to landlords and tenants
Coordinate the scheduling of inspection and re-inspection appointments with Housing Specialists, Real Estate Agents, and Contracted Agencies
Perform move-out inspections of dwelling units vacated by supportive housing program participants
Explain damage claim and vacancy loss procedures to landlords in the supportive housing programs
Perform periodic home visits for new program participants in the supportive housing programs
Operate and maintain company vehicle, including ongoing care and maintenance of the vehicle
Maintain a clean driving record free of traffic violations or accidents
Participate in housing stability meetings as needed
Provide advocacy and problem resolution with clients, landlords, and clinical case management teams

Landlord Engagement and Relationship Management

Perform outreach and education to property owners and managers for program participation

Market the housing programs to prospective property managers and owners which may include hosting or attending events and training seminars

Promote landlord financial incentives and risk mitigation including damage claims and vacancy loss payments.

Use Padmission to expand housing opportunities for housing program participants, including :

Manage landlord user accounts

Approve property managers and property related information

Support and train landlord users

Add prospective properties to Padmission

Perform data entry and assist management with oversight of the Padmission database.

Perform and confirm rent reasonableness.

Verify dwelling unit ownership for new landlords or any changes in ownership.

Requirements : Job Requirements

Required Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications including SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Planner, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Extensive knowledge of residential maintenance processes including knowledge of costs – both material and labor, life cycles of major systems, and ability to utilize resources to make valid and sustainable decisions regarding unit turns.

Strong organizational skills with aptitude for project management and multitasking to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Knowledgeable of AZ Residential Landlord & Tenant Act.

Essential Skills

Demonstrated high level of skill with interpersonal relationships and communication

Strong sense of ownership of work processes and outcomes

Excellent people skills and the proven ability to work well with a wide range of personalities

Ability to think strategically and tactically to accomplish goals

Ability to manage change while working as part of a team

Problem solver with the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges

Other Skills and Requirements

Team Member will have unrestricted access to sensitive information that may include PII and PHI, which requires adherence to HOM Security and Privacy Policies.

Team Member may use or disclose PII or PHI through the course of their Financial, and Human Resources duties listed above. All use and disclosure are subject to procedures outlined in Section 1.10 of the HOM Privacy Policies.

Demonstration of performance and attributes contained within the four (4) focus areas of HOM Inc.’s Competency Model shown below, Emotional Intelligence, Expertise, Ethics, and Excellence

Current Arizona Driver’s License with a clean three (3) year driving record

Current Automobile Insurance

Willingness to perform duties as needed or as assigned

Education and Training

Understanding and commitment to “Housing First” principles in ending homelessness

Industry certifications for HQS and / or UPCS Inspections or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Minimum of one (1) year experience performing inspections or (3) three years’ experience as a maintenance technician for residential real property or equivalent

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Associates and / or Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Taking care of people is central to our work, which is why we offer highly competitive pay and a comprehensive and generous benefits program.

HEALTH

Offering excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, HOM also provides employee assistance programs for physical and mental well-being.

WELLNESS

Because this is challenging work, HOM is committed to providing monthly chair massages, employee wellness program events and challenges, blood drives, and more.

SAVINGS

In addition to competitive pay, save for retirement with employer matching and opportunities for financial planning. Other insurance benefits include life, disability, and accident insurance, and more.

BALANCE

Ensuring a healthy balance between work and life is important. Because individual needs for time away from work are diverse, we offer generous paid time off (PTO), including 13 paid National holidays.

At HOM, we’re not afraid of hard work, or a good time! To keep our team strong and connected, our employee-driven Culture Committee strives to provide engaging opportunities all year round.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a short behavioral and cognitive assessment prior to advancing to an interview.

Drug Free Workplace :

HOM, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for drugs and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies

Equal Opportunity Employer :

HOM, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets. HOM, Inc. is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Business Operations at employment@hominc.com.

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