What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housing Inspector position at Wilkes-Barre Housing Authority?
Definition: This is technical work in the inspection of public housing units and/or Section 8 rent assistance dwellings.
The employee will perform a variety of technical duties in the inspection of public housing units and/or Section 8 rent assistance dwellings to determine compliance with housing authority policy and/or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.
Examples of Work Performed: Schedules and performs regular and special inspections of public housing units, checking for major maintenance problems such as plumbing, electrical, heating and appliance malfunctions.
Inspects public housing units to investigate housekeeping, cleanliness and sanitary condition problems that are referred to the employee by management.
Inspects and submits reports of actions to be taken before public housing units are leased, whenever a tenant vacates a unit and whenever an emergency occurs, noting repairs to be made and preventive maintenance necessary.
Inspects and evaluates Section 8 rental assistance dwellings in the areas of unit size, utility systems, adequate safety precautions, appliances, water and sewer systems, painted wall and ceiling content, condition of neighborhood site and structural and material requirements.
Consults with landlords and/or tenants as necessary to effectively complete the inspection or meet established requirements.
The employee may work with city housing and code inspectors to ensure all standards are met.
Writes and finalizes inspection reports with appropriate comments and recommendations, citing any violations or infractions and the passage or failure of the unit.
Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and methods applied in the inspection and testing of housing units.
Knowledge of the general principles and workings of major utilities such as heating, electricity, and plumbing.
Knowledge of practices, techniques and equipment used in building maintenance.
Knowledge of general construction methods and material and their placement in construction.
Knowledge of general safety precautions used in public housing dwellings.
Knowledge of mathematics at a level adequate to perform basic arithmetic problems such as room dimensions and addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of dollar cost values.
Ability to observe, verify and document the results of housing unit inspections.
Ability to interpret and explain appropriate policies and regulations to tenants and/or landlords.
Ability to prepare inspection reports and related forms.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, tenants and/or landlords and local codes administrators.
Experience and Training: Two (2) years of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection.
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Any equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000