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Housing Inspector

Company: Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership

Location: Boston, MA

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Housing InspectorORGANIZATION:MBHP is a non-profit agency and is the largest regional provider of rental assistance in Massachusetts . We serve approximately 7,500 tenants and 4,000 property owners with rental assistance in 29 communities and the city of Boston .MBHP?s mission is to ensure that the region's low- and moderate-income individuals and families have choice and mobility in finding and retaining decent affordable housing; all of our programs and initiatives are designed to encourage housing stability, increased economic self-sufficiency, and the enhanced quality of the lives of those we serve. To achieve our mission and to promote efficient service delivery, we work collaboratively with a broad array of service providers and neighborhood-based organizations.OVERVIEW:The Housing Inspector is responsible to provide a high level of professional service to MBHP clients while ensuring compliance with Housing and Urban Development?s (HUD) Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) inspection requirements. He / She is responsible to rate housing quality, report findings, and recommend methods to bring housing into compliance.REPORTS TO:Inspections SupervisorRESPONSIBILITIES:* Monitor and evaluate housing conditions of all MBHP?s rental assistance clients. Housing Inspectors are responsible to ensure that all assigned annual and new units are inspected timely and cited HQS violations are brought into compliance within given time frames;* Recommend contract suspension, abatement, or termination when compliance is not met within a timely manner;* Cite HQS violations with a staff fail rate that is within HUD, DHCD and MBHP?s standards of performance;* Educate program participants, appropriate agencies, and the general public concerning HQS and DHCD regulations, policies and procedure;* Research and respond to inquiries regarding HQS and other inspection related matters;* Initiate and process termination of program participation for families that have violated their Family Responsibilities and / or have engaged in fraudulent activities. Present evidence on behalf of MBHP in the informal hearing process;* Participate in Landlord and Community Outreach efforts;* Identify Tenant-caused violations and provide referral to other MBHP programs;* Participate effectively within and across teams to problem solve and to deliver quality service to program participants;* Work closely with team members to provide high level of customer service;* Perform related duties as assigned by the Inspection Program Manager and provide staff coverage as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:* Experience with local building codes, construction methods (new and rehabilitation) and housing systems (i.e., wiring, plumbing, heating);* Demonstrated understanding of and ability to explain complex housing codes repairs and regulations;* Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and negotiation skills. Good organizational skills and detail-oriented;* Must be computer literate, self-motivated, and reliable to work independently;* Must have daily access to a vehicle for fieldwork;* Massachusetts Construction Supervisor?s License (preferred);* Registered Sanitarian (preferred);* Licensed Home Inspector (preferred).SALARY / BENEFITS:$40,000 with excellent benefits.TO APPLY: Resume and cover letter to:Human ResourcesMetropolitan Boston Housing Partnership, Inc.125 Lincoln Street , 5thFloorBoston , MA -Register to view- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMetropolitan Boston Housing Partnership (MBHP)Website byBoston Interactive 125 Lincoln Street. Boston, MA -Register to view- -859-0400 or -Register to view- Email: -Register to view-

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