Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Housing Inspector (Local Government) - Bethlehem County Housing A...
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States, 18020
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THE POSITION
Would you like to work in a challenging housing Inspector position? If so, the Bethlehem Housing Authority is looking for you. We are seeking an energetic Inspector to conduct inspections, enforce housing regulations, and help improve living conditions for residents. This is a stable position offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are interested in a rewarding career in county government, we invite you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The focus of this position is to Inspect public housing dwellings, and privately-owned dwellings leased, or intended for lease, under the Bethlehem Housing Authority Rental Assistance Programs for compliance with applicable Housing Authority, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Federal, State, and local codes for property maintenance standards. You will have the opportunity to schedule and perform regular and special inspections to insure utilities and normal housing accommodations are structurally and functionally operative, and maintained in a customary, safe and sanitary condition according to local codes and Housing Quality Standards. A Housing Inspector evaluates dwellings prior to, during and after occupancy to determine the presence of any current or impending structural damage, utility system malfunctions, substandard, hazardous or unsanitary housing conditions, verifies utility shut offs, and identifies and initiates abatement of lead paint hazards. Other duties to include: Responding to inspections directed by Authority personnel which may be in response to complaints Conferring with Authority management, tenants, landlords, and local code inspectors to complete the inspection process to ensure housing standards are met Photographing damages and unsanitary conditions when applicable Completing necessary paperwork and maintaining related records, reports, and files Keeping abreast of changes in property maintenance codes and HUD housing standards Performing light maintenance, cleaning tasks, inter-office mail, and additional duties as requested
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection;
or One year of building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation;
o
r Any equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh and Northampton counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.
Would you like to work in a challenging housing Inspector position? If so, the Bethlehem Housing Authority is looking for you. We are seeking an energetic Inspector to conduct inspections, enforce housing regulations, and help improve living conditions for residents. This is a stable position offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are interested in a rewarding career in county government, we invite you to apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The focus of this position is to Inspect public housing dwellings, and privately-owned dwellings leased, or intended for lease, under the Bethlehem Housing Authority Rental Assistance Programs for compliance with applicable Housing Authority, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and Federal, State, and local codes for property maintenance standards. You will have the opportunity to schedule and perform regular and special inspections to insure utilities and normal housing accommodations are structurally and functionally operative, and maintained in a customary, safe and sanitary condition according to local codes and Housing Quality Standards. A Housing Inspector evaluates dwellings prior to, during and after occupancy to determine the presence of any current or impending structural damage, utility system malfunctions, substandard, hazardous or unsanitary housing conditions, verifies utility shut offs, and identifies and initiates abatement of lead paint hazards. Other duties to include: Responding to inspections directed by Authority personnel which may be in response to complaints Conferring with Authority management, tenants, landlords, and local code inspectors to complete the inspection process to ensure housing standards are met Photographing damages and unsanitary conditions when applicable Completing necessary paperwork and maintaining related records, reports, and files Keeping abreast of changes in property maintenance codes and HUD housing standards Performing light maintenance, cleaning tasks, inter-office mail, and additional duties as requested
Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Telework:
You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:
In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection;
or One year of building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation;
o
r Any equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lehigh and Northampton counties. If no eligible candidates who live within these counties apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will
not
be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date .
Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test
once
for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.