HQS Inspector

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Full Time Bryan, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.50 To $22.50 Hourly

The Housing HQS Inspector I performs technical inspections and compliance activities to ensure assisted housing units meet HUD's National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) requirements and agency policies for the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The position conducts initial, biennial, complaint, special, and quality control inspections; evaluates rent reasonableness; documents inspection results; educates landlords and participants regarding housing requirements;

and supports the program's goal of providing safe, decent, and sanitary housing while maintaining compliance with HUD regulations and SEMAP performance standards.

The position requires daily travel within the seven-county jurisdiction of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments and reports to the Landlord Relations and Compliance Supervisor, under the direction of the Program Manager and/or their designee.

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Schedule, conduct, and document initial, biennial, complaint, special, quality control, emergency, and reinspection activities in accordance with HUD regulations, agency policies, and inspection schedules.
• Perform inspections using HUD inspection protocols and accurately document deficiencies, corrective actions, and inspection outcomes within the agency's housing management software.
• Evaluate residential units for health, safety, habitability, and regulatory compliance while maintaining consistency and objectivity in inspection determinations.
• Verify correction of failed inspection items and determine continued compliance with HUD inspection requirements.
• Photograph, document, and maintain supporting records for inspection files as required.

• Interpret and apply HUD regulations, agency policies, administrative plan requirements, and inspection standards when evaluating assisted housing units.
• Recommend rent abatements, contract actions, or other program remedies when owners fail to correct deficiencies within required time frames.
• Maintain inspection records sufficient to support HUD monitoring, SEMAP reviews, audits, quality assurance reviews, and litigation when necessary.
• Identify potential life-threatening deficiencies and ensure required notifications and follow-up inspections are completed within established timelines.

• Conduct rent reasonableness determinations using HUD-approved methodologies and agency procedures.
• Research local rental market conditions and maintain an accurate rent comparability database.
• Recommend contract rents based upon market analysis, comparable units, location, amenities, and program requirements.
• Review annual rent increase requests for compliance with HUD and agency requirements.

• Provide professional, courteous, and timely customer service to landlords, tenants, applicants, contractors, and the public.
• Educate owners and participants regarding inspection requirements, inspection deficiencies, repair expectations, and HUD program requirements.
• Respond to inspection-related complaints, inquiries, and requests for technical assistance.
• Maintain productive working relationships with landlords, property managers, local officials, contractors, and community partners.

• Assist with SEMAP preparation, internal quality assurance activities, HUD monitoring reviews, audits, and special projects.
• Cross-train with other Housing Department staff to ensure continuity of operations.
• Assist with landlord outreach activities, educational workshops, and program presentations when assigned.
• Participate in department meetings, professional development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position requires the employee to exhibit the following behavioral skills:

• Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve…