POSTING DATE: OCTOBER 29, 2024

POSTING END DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2024

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director – Section 8 Rental Assistance Program/Staff Assistant – Section 8 Rental Assistance Program, an incumbent of this class inspects dwellings and other structures for compliance with provisions of State and Local Laws, rules, and regulations; Corresponds with members of the public in both English and Spanish to perform business on behalf of the City’s Section 8 Rental Assistance Program. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects dwellings for cleanliness, proper disposal of garbage and rubbish, and vermin infestation;
• Enters dwellings and dwelling units and inspects heating, lighting, ventilating, and sanitary facilities for code compliance;
• Investigates complaints of violations of the Housing Code in accordance with HUD regulations;
• Prepares reports of inspections made and violations found;
• Prepares detailed descriptions of dwellings and premises;
• Corresponds with property owners regarding violations of the Housing Code and time allowed for correction of deficient conditions;
• Maintains records of inspections and follows up on violations to assure corrections by the property owner;
• Explains the requirements of the Housing Code to property owners, building operators, and the public;
• Conducting all types of inspections in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards (Initial  Inspections, Annual Inspections, Re-Inspections, Complaint Inspections, Abatement Inspections, Move-out Inspections);
• Conduct an average of 7-9 inspections daily;
• Collect and transmit data using a handheld device;
• Develop and track inspection schedules and routes to efficiently use agency resources;
• Monitor the status of incomplete housing quality standard inspections and respond as warranted;
• Responsible for maintaining records regarding inspections in a computer database and in case files;
• Accepts requests for tenancy approval and conducts rent reasonableness and affordability determinations;
• Educate landlords on housing quality standards and recommend repairing units per HUD Housing Quality Standards;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director - Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
• Use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendars, e-mail, and database software to perform work assignments;
• Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and the City of Peekskill Section 8 Program;
• Collect, identify, evaluate, or preserve case evidence;
• Testify in HUD proceedings concerning investigation findings;
• Correspond with members of the public in verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish for the Section 8 Department;
• Assist the Section 8 Department with translation services of forms, documents, or other general correspondence in English and Spanish;
• Assist in translating English and Spanish in informal hearings and informal reviews when needed;
• Ability to type, format, proofread, and edit correspondence in Spanish and English;
• Provide written translation of documents and forms in both Spanish and English.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

 The Housing Inspector does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (As adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department)

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either: (a) three (3) years of building construction, building inspection or investigative work enforcing codes and ordinances relating to the safety of building structures or occupancy; or (b) completion of an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Building Technology or related field and one (1) year of experience as stated in (a); or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of the foregoing training and experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at time of appointment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger or grasp, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The physical requirements of this position also require the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly to move objects.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not subject to substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

EMPLOYER’S DISCLAIMER 

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as required by the applicable Department Head/supervisor and/or City Manager.

• This job description is intended for internal use by the City of Peekskill and does not replace the job specification that has been adopted by the Westchester County Human Resources Department.

• This job description does not create a contract of employment, express or implied.