Housing Quality Compliance Inspector

The largest housing authority in the State of New Mexico is looking for an energetic conscientious and detail-oriented individual who enjoys making a difference being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in our fast paced office.

HOUSING QUALITY COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Compensation: The wage range for this position is: $22.47 hourly ($46743.49 annually) - $27.64 hourly ($57488.60 Annually) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. *The starting wage for this position will be $22.47 per hour.

Closing Date/Time: This position is considered open until filled

POSITION FUNCTION SUMMARY:

Under general direction conducts inspections and field investigations of residential housing units; enforces housing ordinances; ensures compliance with applicable regulatory housing quality standards code and ordinance regulations; works with contractors apartment managers and maintenance staff to maintain housing quality standards and code requirements; resolves problems relating to housing quality standards and code compliance and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility for the Housing Voucher and Public Housing Programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Associates degree in construction architectural engineering or closely related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in housing management inspections property management residential construction trades or closely related field

Preferred:

• Housing Quality Standard (HQS) Certification

Substitution:

• In lieu of Associates degree in construction architectural engineering or closely related field seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in housing management inspections property management residential construction trades or closely related field.
• In lieu of five (5) years of experience a Bachelors or Masters degree in construction architectural engineering or closely related field and one year of experience in housing management inspections property management residential construction trades or closely related field.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid New Mexico drivers license upon appointment. Must have and maintain an Albuquerque Housing Authority insurable driving record.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Required:

Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures and technical manuals. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors contractors supervisors co-workers residents and city/county agencies.

Preferred:

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

We offer competitive compensation and very attractive fringe benefits including medical (including gym membership) dental vision 10 paid holidays paid leave PERA pension free basic life insurance volunteer life paid STD and LTD 457 and an employee assistance program.

***RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION***

Successful candidates are required to pass a nationwide background check and a drug screen before on-boarding.