Housing Quality Inspector

SALARY

$32.62 - $37.49 per hour

New hires may earn a salary ranging from the minimum to the midpoint of the pay scale, with education and experience taken into consideration.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 403(b) options. Additionally, employees have access to supplementary benefits such as the Employee Assistance Program, a subsidized ORCA pass, and more. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Plymouth Housing is a nonprofit organization that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for single adults who have experienced chronic homelessness. With apartment buildings throughout King County, we believe everyone deserves a safe home and the opportunity to thrive. That’s why we provide long-term housing paired with on-site services that promote stability, health, and community. Our culture is rooted in dignity, respect, and shared responsibility:
We practice hospitality, communicate with care, and collaborate across differences. We value lived experience, cultural responsiveness, and approaches grounded in harm reduction, trauma-informed practice, and resident choice. We look for people who are committed to safety, learning, and continuous improvement — and who bring steady, values-aligned service in moments that are complex or high-stress.

The SPC/SSP Housing Quality Inspector plays a key role in supporting Plymouth Housing’s partnership with King County to administer two federally funded rental assistance programs:
Shelter Plus Care (SPC) and the Scattered Sites Program (SSP). This position ensures that more than 200 participating program units across King County meet HUD housing quality standards as defined by NSPIRE, while also supporting strong landlord and service provider relationships. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Conduct initial, annual, special, and re-inspections of units, grounds, structures, and building components to determine compliance with NSPIRE standards.
• Coordinate inspection scheduling and correspondence with multiple stakeholders.
• Identify, document, and communicate deficiencies, corrective actions, and timelines for completion.
• Enter inspection findings accurately and promptly into inspection software and related systems.
• Oversee assigned caseloads and track deficiencies through resolution in coordination with property management.
• Conduct rent reasonableness reviews and negotiate contract rents with external landlords in alignment with Fair Market Rent and program requirements.
• Determine utility reimbursement amounts as applicable.
• Maintain positive collaborative relationships with landlords and service providers by providing education on program policies, HAP contract compliance, and partnership expectations.
• Support special projects, performance measures, and evolving program needs.
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to improve workflows, reduce turnaround time, and streamline processes.
• Collaboratively develop communication plans and tracking systems to ensure work is organized, accurate, and completed on schedule.

• Builds trust and works respectfully with people from many backgrounds and lived experiences, contributing to safe, welcoming housing communities where residents experience dignity, choice, and belonging.
• Uses self-awareness and humility to communicate effectively across differences, adapt approach, and treat people with fairness and respect.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong customer service and negotiation abilities.
• Maintains professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations and uses effective de‑scalation and mediation skills.
• Delivers accurate,…