Housing Quality Inspector

POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITIY

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.

This position is on HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). HTFC is a public benefit corporation, and a Civil Service exam is not required for this position. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

SUMMARY: The New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation (“HTFC”) seeks an inspector to conduct apartment and property inspections on behalf of recipients of vouchers for the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (“HCV”) program and the New York State Housing Access Voucher Program (“HAVP”) according to the National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate (“NSPIRE”) and in compliance federal and state rules. The inspector will conduct the following types of inspections across upstate New York, including central New York, the Capital Region, the Mohawk Valley, the Southern Tier, and the North Country:

1. Initial/Annual Inspection

2. Re-inspections

3. Emergency Inspections

4. Special Inspections

5. Quality Control inspections

The inspector shall be responsible for the following:

1. Conduct initial/annual Inspections, re-inspections, special and emergency inspections on behalf of HTFC for state and federal voucher participants.

2. Conduct quality control inspections on behalf of HTFC to review the performance of third-party contractors and Local Administrators.

OVERNIGHT TRAVEL IS REQURED FOR THIS POSITION

Duties:

• The Inspector shall use the Emphasys Elite solution, including the Elite landlord portal, to schedule and track inspection appointments, report inspection results, issue correspondence, and generate emergency fails report, no shows reports, lead paint, SEMAP reports and abatements.
• Duties shall include
• Schedule travel to and from inspection appointments, including scheduling overnight trips to handle groups of inspections in close geographic proximity.
• Arrive to inspection appointments on-time, appropriately dressed, and with the necessary equipment and proper identification;
• Conduct physical inspections of units in accordance with NSPIRE, HTFC’s Section 8 HCV Administrative Plan and any other applicable standard;
• For multi-family properties, inspect common areas and mechanical systems as required by the current Federal standard;
• Collect inspection results digitally in a report format mutually;
• Identify health and safety hazards and point them out to the tenant and landlord, as necessary; educate tenants and landlords regarding building safety, as appropriate;
• Report serious and immediate threats to health and safety of tenants to HTFC management staff in a timely manner.
• Generate reports that includes the results of appointments from the previous day, and the schedule for the coming month, failed inspections, etc.
• Remain current and prepared to advise HTFC, as necessary, regarding changes to Federal standards and local building codes;
• Submit periodic reports as required by HTFC related to Abatements, No Shows, Emergency fails, reports required under SEMAP and/or other audit requirements and any other reports as required from time to time by HTFC/HUD.
• Educate other inspectors, including those provided by contractors, on current requirements and common errors; conduct on line and in person trainings as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience **
• Three years of experience as a residential property inspector
• Preference for candidates with previous Section 8 or affordable housing inspection experience.

** Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree;

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and employee will be expected to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER AT NYS HCR:

• Extensive benefits package including paid leave, including excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with the New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System.
• Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals
• Work life balance benefits including a 37.5 hour work week and paid time off benefits including, vacation, sick, personal days, and Federal Holidays
• Opportunity for compressed scheduling
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Family Leave
• As a New York State employee, you may qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for an eligible employer.

ABOUT NEW YORK STATE HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL:

Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.

Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction. finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.

New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)