Housing Inspector

SCOPE:

Responsible for the inspection of dwelling units, reporting the findings and recommending courses of action to resolve areas of concern.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Directly responsible to the Housing Inspector Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Inspects dwelling units in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Quality Standards and reports findings to the Housing Inspector II.

Assists, at the time of the inspection, in notifying dwelling unit owners of corrections needed.

Gives inspection reports to the Inspection Clerk who prepares and sends written notification to owners/tenants of required corrections.

Prepares and maintains all required work logs and written reports.

Conducts annual re-inspections and reexamination applications.

Briefs owners and/or tenants on procedures and operations of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Certifies rent requested by the owner is reasonable.

Performs other duties as assigned.