What are the responsibilities and job description for the HQS Inspector position at Los Angeles County Development Authority?
HOUSING QUALITY STANDARDS INSPECTOR - SECTION 8
PROGRAM SPECIALIST II
HOUSING ASSISTANCE DIVISION
REGULAR & CONTRACT POSITIONS
LOCATED IN ALHAMBRA
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing, community and economic development throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and neighborhood revitalization and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the LACDA, please visit our web site at www.lacda.org.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Housing Assistance Division has openings for an opening for a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspectors for its Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). The HQS Inspector performs Housing Quality Standards (including Lead-Based paint compliance) inspections of housing units, throughout Los Angeles County, that are subsidized under the rent subsidy programs administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:- Performs Housing Quality Standards (including Lead-Based paint compliance) inspections.
- Identifies owner or participant responsibility for repairs.
- Recommends appropriate corrective action for inspection deficiencies.
- Completes inspection reports for each subsidized unit. Interprets and implements HUD regulations and guidelines.
- Provides general program information to the public.
- Ability to interview effectively. Interpret, apply and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to housing programs.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
- Ability to multi-task and perform efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to work directly with the public,
- Demonstrates sensitivity to clientele and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds, persons with special needs, the homeless, and working with low-income housing programs or related fields.
The ideal candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must possess strong customer service skills. Must maintain effective working relationships with staff, representatives of local government, program participants, community-based organizations and the public. Performs other related duties as required. Regular attendance is an essential job function.
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis.
Two years of work experience conducting housing-related inspections or working in a field focused on ensuring building compliance, safety, and adherence to codes. *AA degree or equivalent college credits can substitute for one year of work experience.
Equal OpportunityTwo years of work experience conducting housing-related inspections or working in a field focused on ensuring building compliance, safety, and adherence to codes. *AA degree or equivalent college credits can substitute for one year of work experience.
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods.
If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please call Los Angeles County Development Authority, Human Resources at (626)586-1687 or via email at hr.recruiter@lacda.org.
To be considered, all applicants are required to apply online by the filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the job. In the Work Experience section of the application, applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment, name and address of the employer, position title, hours per week, and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications.
Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicant's education, training, and experience. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, the supplemental questions may be used as part of the supplemental screening.
To receive credit for required education, applicants must attach a copy of their degree or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such as The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Please include three (3) professional references in the "Reference" section of your application.
Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification.
Screening and Selection Process
Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging, if elected, for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps.
Salary compensation is dependent on qualifications (experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities). Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.
Conditions of EmploymentCandidates selected from the process will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of satisfactory reference checks, a post-offer medical examination, and criminal background check. Background check information will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability for the position.
Candidates must possess a valid California Class C Driver's License, an acceptable driving record, and must comply with the LACDA's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during employment.
Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Filing Deadline: JUNE 16, 2023, at 11:59 PM
Apply Immediately. Position may close without prior notice.Recruitment Number: 23043
Salary : $50,042 - $70,949
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