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/yr - $72,298.00/yr

The NYC Department Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city’s housing. HPD maintains building and resident safety and health, creates opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability, and engages New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

The Division of Budget and Program Operations (BPO) supports various divisions, monitors budgeting, and manages Housing Quality Enforcement and related inspection functions. The BPO team also coordinates technology initiatives and analytics across the office.

A Housing Quality Enforcement Inspector in BPO conducts Housing Quality Standard Inspections of certain public housing dwelling units converting to project-based assistance. HQE inspectors perform Vacant, Initial and Biennial inspections using NYCHA’s electronic handheld equipment.

• Perform inspections independently to assess the condition of the dwelling.
• Attempt to perform twenty-five (25) inspections per day, provided that NYCHA schedules the day’s inspections for each inspector in a single development or neighborhood.
• Collect all data from inspections and enter information into the Elite Database System.
• Carry necessary equipment to perform inspections.
• Communicate clearly if issues arise to supervisor.
• May perform inspections in a team, if necessary.

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

• Either a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with two years of experience in community work or related activities, OR a high school graduation or equivalent with six years of experience in community work or related activities. All candidates must have at least one year of experience described above.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. Some City Employees may be eligible to reside in certain surrounding counties after 2 continuous years.

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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.