Housing Inspector (Local Government) - Blair County Housing Authority

Do you want to change lives by promoting safe, decent, and affordable housing options that aim to ensure every individual and family has access to stable living conditions? If you have the drive to make a difference with your building, trades, and related experience, join the Blair County Housing Authority in this Housing Inspector position. We offer great benefits including paid holidays, health insurance, and a retirement plan. Our small, friendly office strives to improve housing quality and accessibility while empowering residents to achieve long-term housing success. Be part of something great with us!

As a Housing Authority Inspector, you will be responsible for scheduling and conducting housing quality standards (HQS) inspections of units for the Section 8 program. Our team will rely on you to determine physical condition of housing units and their conformance to HQS and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines. These responsibilities combine your building, trades, and cost estimation knowledge with your ability to read, interpret, explain, and implement regulations, building codes, and Blair County Housing Authority policies.

In this role, you will identity and record housing violations and needed repairs; evaluate dwelling size, utility systems, safety precautions, and structural materials; and consult with landlords and tenants regarding required maintenance. This includes communicating effectively in person, in addition to writing and finalizing inspection reports. Your reports will pass or fail each unit with clear and concise comments and recommendations based on your expertise. Apply now to share your skills and help ensure that every person in our county has a safe and stable place to live!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection; or
• One year of building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Blair County. If no eligible candidates who live within Blair County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.