HQE Inspector Division of Budget and Program Operations

HQE Inspector for the Division of Budget and Program Operations

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Base pay range: $62,868.00 per year – $72,298.00 per year.

The NYC Department Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city’s housing, building neighborhood strength and diversity. HPD:

• Maintains building and resident safety and health.
• Creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability.
• Engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

HPD’s work is guided by the Housing Our Neighbors blueprint and supported by a $5 billion capital investment, bringing the 10‑year planned investment in housing to $22 billion.

The Division of Budget and Program Operations (BPO) supports the Division of Housing Opportunity, Division of Tenant and Owner Resources, Division of Housing Stability, and Division of Policy and Program Innovation. BPO assists with budgeting, procurement, and technology initiatives across the Office, and coordinates Housing Quality Enforcement and related inspection functions.

As an HQE Inspector in BPO, you will conduct Housing Quality Standard inspections of public housing units converting to project‑based assistance. You will perform Vacant, Initial, and Biennial inspections using NYCHA’s electronic handheld equipment.

• Perform inspections independently, assessing dwelling condition.
• Attempt to complete 25 inspections per day, when scheduled in a single development or neighborhood.
• Collect all inspection data and enter it into the Elite Database System.
• Carry necessary equipment for inspections.
• Communicate any issues to supervisor clearly.
• May perform inspections in a team when necessary.

• Computer knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of rental subsidies or Section 8 subsidy preferred.
• Knowledge of housing structures and housekeeping standards preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of community‑related experience.
• High school graduate or equivalent with six years of community‑related experience.
• Equivalent education and experience for either option; required to have at least one year of experience as specified in option 1.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Employees who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.