Housing Inspector (Local Government) - York City Housing Authority

Are you searching for a rewarding career opportunity and possess experience in the area of building inspection or cost estimation? If so, this may be the position for you! Use your acquired skills as a Housing Inspector to identify potential hazards, recommend repairs, and ensure that properties meet required safety standards. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring structural integrity and providing excellent customer service to those seeking affordable housing, York City Housing Authority wants to meet you!

As a Housing Inspector, you will be responsible for scheduling and inspecting privately owned dwellings under Section 8 rent subsidy programs, as well as any properties of additional housing programs assigned to the York Housing Authority to ensure compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local regulations. You will assure that HUD standards are achieved through confirming that all electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilating systems, and housing accommodations are structurally and functionally operative, safe, and sanitary. Within this role, it is essential to stay informed of the most current HUD housing standards and local codes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• 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 York County. If no eligible candidates who live within York County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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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.