Housing Inspector II



Housing Inspector II

Salary

$41,891.20 - $42,723.20 Annually

Location

2400 Wellesley Drive NE, NM

Job Type

Full Time Regular (FR)

Job Number

2400684

Department

Housing

Cost Center

Housing Choice Vouchers (330300)

Opening Date

05/02/2024

Closing Date

5/16/2024 5:00 PM Mountain

Bernalillo County

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.

Position Summary & Duties Responsible

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, inspect housing units for possible qualification for rental housing subsidies, interview landlords and tenants, investigate documents and allegations of violations of housing quality standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Perform initial and renewal inspections of housing units whose owners have applied to receive rental subsidy payments under the Housing and Urban Development Section Eight Housing Standards.
  2. Conduct inspections of units when vacated to assess damages claimed by landlords and when a landlord has requested placement of unit on the Authority’s list of available housing to ensure qualification.
  3. Interview landlords and program applicants, to obtain information needed to complete application documents, file claims for damages and repairs, and do other administrative tasks related to the program.
  4. Research and interpret Section Eight and Public Housing Standard Regulations and explain the standards and procedures to applicants, tenants and landlords.
  5. Perform special inspections of Section Eight new construction and low rent project units as needed.
  6. Conduct rent reasonable surveys and determine fair market rents for approved housing units.
  7. Investigate and document allegations of violations of housing standards and obligations of program participants.
  8. Provide team leadership for other staff.
  9. Any one position may not include all the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.
  10. Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

* The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.



Minimum Qualifications

  1. A high school degree and four (4) years’ work experience in administration/office/clerical or trades related field.  One (1) of the four years’ experience must be as an inspector. Any combination of education and experience may be accepted with one (1) of the four years’ experience must be as an inspector. 

Supplemental Information

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  3. Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  4. Depending on assignment, some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain while employed in this position.
  5. Certificate of completion in an eight (8) hour professional development course.
  6. Preferred – Training in Housing Inspection Standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  1. Duties are performed indoors.
  2. Indoor duties are performed in both temperature controlled and non-temperature-controlled environments.  
  3. Indoor duties are performed on an even dry surface, which may be carpeted or tiled.  Indoor duties may require climbing and descending staircases.  

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS
  1. Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties may include, but are not limited to telephone, calculator, computer, typewriter, photocopy machine and fax machine.
  2. Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, clipboards, manuals, books and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
  3. Employee may be required to use a County vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

County of Bernalillo is an equal opportunity employer.



Health Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
  Supplemental: 
Life Insurance
Aflac
Deferred Compensation
Pre-Paid Legal
Flexible Spending Account
Long/Short Term Disability
  Fringe Benefits: 
Retirement Plan
Holiday Leave
Personal Holiday Leave
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Plan

For additional benefit information go to:

01
Select the highest level of related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting transcripts. If you do not attach your transcripts you will not be credited for education.).
  • No High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Non/degree accredited hours (some college)
  • Associates
  • Bachelors
  • Masters
  • Juris Doctorate
  • Doctorate
02
I understand that I must attach transcripts if I have certified that I have an education higher than a High School Diploma or GED, which include the date and type of degree awarded, institution name, applicant name and is in a format that cannot be modified (edited). PLEASE NOTE: Attachments are NOT automatically attached to your application. You will need to select which documents to attach to each application. I understand that my response to the experience question will be verified. I have included my related work experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. I understand that my application will not be further considered if I fail to provide this required information and documentation at the time my application is submitted.
  • I understand
03
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements. If you worked a part-time position (less than 40 hours a week) please be aware that your experience for this time period will be pro-rated. Additionally, if you have work experience that overlaps, you will only be credited for a maximum of 40 hours per week for that time period.
  • No experience
  • 1 to less than 6 months
  • 6 to less than 12 months
  • 1 year to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3 years to less than 4 years
  • 4 years to less than 5 years
  • 5 years to less than 6 years
  • 6 years to less than 7 years
  • 7 years to less than 8 years
  • 8 years to less than 9 years
  • 9 years to less than 10 years
  • 10 years to less than 11 years
  • 11 years to less than 12 years
  • 12 years to less than 13 years
  • 13 years to less than 14 years
  • 14 years to less than 15 years
  • 15 or more years
04
If you're a Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces or you are currently serving in the National Guard, you may be eligible for veterans' preference. To verify your service, attach your DD214 or your official statement showing you are a current member of the National Guard to your application. These documents must be attached to your application at the time you apply, to be eligible for veterans' preference.
  • I am a United States Veteran and I understand that in order to receive veteran preference I must attach the appropriate documentation.
  • Not applicable, I am not a United States Veteran.
05
Is your spouse currently Active Duty Military or is a United States Veteran who has been discharged or released from active duty from the Armed Forces or is your spouse currently serving in the National Guard? (Spouses of Veterans/National Guard Member MUST ATTACH the appropriate documentation at the time of application to qualify for interview preference). You MUST ATTACH your active military identification card OR a copy of your spouse's DD 214 Form (Long Form) as well as your marriage license. If your spouse is a National Guard member you MUST ATTACH their official statement from the applicable branch of the Armed Forces showing that they are a current member of the National Guard, or a NGB 22 form as well as your marriage license at the time of application.
  • I am the spouse of a United States Veteran/ Active Duty Military and I understand that in order to receive veteran/ active duty military preference I must attach the appropriate documentation.
  • Not applicable, I am not the spouse of a United States Veteran/ Active Duty Military.

Required Question

Agency
County of Bernalillo
Address
415 Silver Avenue SW

Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
Phone
(505) 448-4482