SALARY
Salary: See Position Description
OPENING DATE: 05/28/21
CLOSING DATE: 06/11/21 11:59 PM
LOCATION: 390 Robert St. N., St. Paul MN 55101
WHO WE ARE:
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Metropolitan Council Housing and Redevelopment Authority (Metro HRA) administers the federal Housing Choice Voucher program and related programs on behalf of nearly 100 suburban and rural communities throughout Anoka, Carver, and most of suburban Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Metro HRA serves low-income seniors, families and households, as well as individuals living with disabilities.
How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:
The HRA Inspector will conduct inspections of rental units to be occupied by rent assistance program participants. Apply U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards (HQS) in evaluating the condition of rental units to ensure decent, safe and sanitary housing. The coverage area includes large segments of the Twin Cities seven county metropolitan area.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO IN THIS JOB
- Conduct Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections to ensure units comply with health and safety standards necessary to qualify for rental assistance payments on behalf of program participants.
- Evaluate units to determine if they are decent, safe and sanitary applying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HQS standards and site observed deficiencies.
- Complete initial, annual, reinspection and special inspections thoroughly and efficiently while overlooking distractions of children, pets, disgruntled tenants or landlords and sometimes unsanitary or malodorous conditions using Council-owned technology.
- Perform minor repairs when able, particularly if it is the only fail item or an immediate health or safety concern to the family.
- Plan and schedule daily inspections using Metro HRA’s software system.
- Communicate with tenants and landlords in advance of inspection through appointment letters two weeks in advance for scheduled appointment.
- Use Metro HRA’s software via I-pad to enter inspection findings, and process inspections.
- Notify tenants and owners of the inspection results via email and letters using Metro HRA’s housing software.
- Provide detailed notes and documentation regarding all inspections to ensure reasoning of failed items and similar circumstances are clearly conveyed.
- Debrief inspections standards to internal staff, participates and landlords.
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings, trainings and workshops.
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