Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspector - Cook County, IL - Part-Time

Company Description

QIS is a national leader and a trusted partner of choice for public housing authorities who demand product and service excellence. After conducting more than 2,000,000 inspections across the nation, QIS understands the unique needs of the housing industry and the flexibility needs of our employees. 

Corporately based in beautiful Chattanooga, Tennessee, QIS is an American company and proudly operating as a woman and veteran owned enterprise. 

QIS services include: 

• HQS Inspection Services 
• UPCS Inspections
• SEMAP Reviews
• PHA Policy Consulting 
• HCV Program Management Services
• Remote Recertification Services 
• Rent Reasonableness Studies 
• Rent Determination and Negotiation 

Job Description

We are seeking a part-time Inspector. We are NOT seeking temporary employees. ****If you are looking for a temporary position, please do not apply.****

Partnering with the Director of Field Operations, the position of the HQS Inspector will conduct HQS inspections on a Part-Time basis – you tell us what is best for your life/work balance, and if we can accommodate you we will! Your scope is to follow the guidelines of HUD's Housing Quality Standards and the contracted Housing Authority’s administrative plan. All inspector candidates are required to complete online and field training as well as successfully passing the final HQS certification exam before being considered for the team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Pull schedule and inspection information for upcoming work shift.

2.  Conducting inspections of HUD and Section 8 properties

3.  Collect and transmit data using the hand-held tablet (2 lbs.).

4.  Safely travel between inspections.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Moderate to excellent computer ability.
3. Current driver’s license. Must be available to drive during all working hours.
4. Have dependable transportation and maintain adequate automobile liability insurance on vehicle used to perform job.
5. Knowledge of the general operations and procedures of a Public Housing Agency (PHA) and of local, state, and federal regulations governing subsidized housing programs is a big plus.
6. Proven proficiency of modern equipment including cell phones, tablets, scanners, printers, computers, GPS or other hand-held devices.
7. Prepare and present ideas in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in written form.
8. Establish, maintain and promote effective working relationships with departmental employees, co-workers, vendors, consultants, contractors and landlords/tenants; display ability to effectively communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Ability to work productively in a variety of working conditions and environments.
10. Ability to complete QIS' HQS training program and pass the final certification exam.

Physical Demands:

Moderate work: Must have the ability to walk 3-5 miles per day, bend and stoop, climb stairs, carry a 2 lbs. tablet and make observations in all levels of lighting.

Minimum Education

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Completion of Inspector Training Classes, achievement of lead-based paint visual assessment course or other HQS certification exams in the past is a big plus. 

Additional Information

All positions are PRODUCTION-BASED (based on completed inspections), so be prepared to discuss the best production schedule for your current needs to ensure a proper “life/work balance”.

Based on average production levels, you can earn approximately $20-$25 most hours.

BENEFITS - Dental and vision insurance is available for all level of inspectors. Inspectors classified as full-time will be eligible for paid vacation, employee health insurance, and nine paid holidays.