Lead Housing Inspector

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We are currently recruiting for a Lead Housing Inspector to plan, inspect, organize, coordinate and review the work of Housing Inspectors. The individual selected for this role will assist with the management of inspector caseloads, assigning and reviewing work and conducting quality control inspections. Explains program requirements to Housing Authority employees, owners, and tenants. Assists with the evaluation of noncompliance findings and determination of damages where warranted. Employee will also assist with work of Inspectors inspecting private rental properties for KCHA's and HUD approved inspection standards. Travels to privately owned properties and conducts inspections.

Essential Functions

• Recruit and select department personnel; assign, lead, train, and inspect the work of staff; recommend rewards and discipline; recommend transfers, promotions, demotions, suspensions, and terminations; assist in coaching, counseling, and evaluating staff performance; develop staff schedules; ensure deadlines for the department are met; supervise daily operations.
• Conduct thorough inspections of units by evaluating the exterior and interior for KCHA's and HUD approved inspection standards; determine eligibility for safe and sanitary housing; prepare inspection and failure documentation and notify owners of required improvements; calculate rent reasonableness; interpret policies and negotiate with landlords and tenants on rent and / or required repairs; verify completion of improvements.
• Review and respond to requests for rent increase; receive written requests; conduct research; assist as the next level of review in Rent Reasonable determination when the facilitator or Inspector assigned is unable to negotiate or determine rent; assess unreasonable rents; recommend approval or disapproval of the increase; help with Authority owned property determination.
• Negotiate and resolve disputes with clients, owners, and community and agency partners; support Inspectors as an arbitrator in disputes between property owners, tenants, and staff.
• Respond to landlord inquiries regarding HCV program participation; explain housing inspection program to landlords, tenants, and community and agency partners; participate and present at community meetings and briefings as required; meet regularly with landlords and participants to address program issues and inspection regulations and complaints.
• Assign and monitor quality control audits in accordance with HUD regulations and policy; help with maintaining documents, records, and reports of inspection results; make recommendations for staff training and correction based on audit findings.
• Direct and lead team in supervisor absence; ask for feedback from team members regarding technology and policies.

Qualifications And Competencies

Required Qualifications :

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Special Requirements

Position Information and Application Process

Application Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must :

Salary & Benefits

The starting salary range for this position is $35.43 - $43.40 per hour dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $35.43 - $51.38 hourly. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.

Work Environment

Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions and requires the operation of a motor vehicle to conduct inspections in the field. Incumbents frequently use standard office equipment including personal computers, telephone and related equipment, and mapping software.

Equal Opportunity

King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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