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PACE Staffing Network Inspector in Renton, Washington
Overview:
Our client serves up to 1,100 participants in its Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project Based Vouchers (PBV) programs and Port-In Vouchers. The employee is responsible for the initial move-in inspections, biennial inspections, and complaint inspections when a tenant complains about the condition of the unit since inspections are only done once every other year. The employee exercises considerable judgment and initiative in carrying out day-to-day responsibilities subject to established procedures, practices, and standards. Duties require considerable knowledge of HUD regulations on HCV Inspections and the ability to maintain tenant records and prepare accurate and concise reports. Work assignments are performed under the general supervision of the Director of Development and Construction who will routinely review work through conferences, reports, and analysis of results obtained. Daily duties include a variety of office and field activities providing excellent service to participating families, and performing tasks as assigned by the Director of Development and Construction.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs initial / move-in inspections on the physical condition of buildings, dwelling units, and grounds to determine compliance with HUD's Housing Quality Standards (HQS) or any other HUD required inspection protocols and additional local requirements, if any. Immediately fails and reports every HQS defect for all life-threatening and safety issues that exist in the building, units, and/or grounds upon which the building sits. Must be able to coordinate, manage and schedule these inspections timely.
Communicate in a positive, professional, and organized manner in person, by phone, email, fax, or mail.
Conducts HCV Biennial Inspections by reviewing the physical conditions of the buildings, dwelling units, and grounds for HCV Compliance along with any additional local requirements and circulates inspection documentation to all parties as applicable.
Immediately fails and reports any and all HQS violations for life-threatening issues for health and safety defects existing in the dwelling units, building, and/or grounds that the building sits on.
Schedules and coordinates all HQS inspections with landlords and tenants, including those inspections to be performed by a third-party inspector or another staff member.
Provides written notification of all inspections scheduled and inspection results/findings to both the tenant and landlord, along with the applicable IHA HCV Program Specialist, and to the Director of Development and Construction for QC and SEMAP requirements.
Provide written failed items list to Administrative Assistant / Inspection Coordinator staff to send out letters to the landlord and tenant on failed items to notify them on which failed items are their responsibility and how much time they have to complete the items. Self-Certification forms can be completed and signed by both tenant and landlord so that a follow-up inspection does not have to be completed. If the Self-Certification is not completed, then a follow-up inspection will be required to be done.
Communicate in a positive, professional, and organized manner in person, by phone, email, fax, or mail.
Schedule complaint inspections with participants and landlords to ensure everyone is notified.
Perform complaint inspection and notify.
Maintain excellent client relations and customer service.
Communicate in a positive, professional, and organized manner in person, by phone, email, fax, or mail.
Maintaining and updating Excel Inspection Log Sheet and scheduling out inspections after HCV Program Specialists notify of any upcoming Biennial Inspections or Complaint Inspections that need attention.
Ensuring that notes are documented into the appropriate tenant computer