NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Housing Inspection Specialist
Oregon City, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $66K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a skilled and versatile Housing Inspection Specialist to join the Housing Authority of Clackamas County. The successful candidate will inspect housing units for compliance with national standards and establish strong working relationships with landlords while serving moderate and low-income residents.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
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Responsibilities
Prepares paperwork for initial inspections; inspects dwelling units for compliance with the HUD NSPIRE or HQS; ensures unit is safe and sanitary; uses a handheld device to record and upload findings into a database
Serves as initial contact with landlords if there are concerns regarding the household for which they are inspecting; responds to questions and provides information regarding landlord guarantee programs
Schedules and track timely annual or biennial inspections for compliance with federal, state or local requirements of rent assistance; notifies supervisor of any properties with substandard conditions or possible fair housing issues
Responds to telephone inquiries from owners/tenants regarding damage claims; performs damage claim inspections; prepares written findings, documents and processes claims for payment to owner; advises landlords and clients of inspection results and necessary corrective action; negotiates repairs with landlords/owners for compliance under the Section 8 subsidy; ensures repair deadlines are met and rent abated if not repaired in a timely fashion
Provides information/referrals to current/prospective landlords and property managers; maintains records and files on prospective tenants as it relate to the inspection lease-up process; maintains data of tenant records and unit information; prepares leases/contracts
May negotiate and adjust rent with landlords/owners; processes payment and/or change information for landlords in the account record; collects and enters W9, Direct Deposit and Property Management information
Maintains landlord handbooks; attends fair housing workshops, conducts trainings; actively recruits for new landlord participation; maintains a list of landlords that work with prior high rental barrier populations for placement consideration
Qualification
Required
At least two (2) years of relevant experience working in a housing authority, property management, construction, code compliance, social services, or a related field that involved applying federal, state, or local regulations
Knowledge of NSPIRE, HQS, UPSC, lead-based paint regulations, Fair Housing, and ADA requirements on federal rental assistance programs as established by the Code of Federal Regulations
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population and maintain composure with people who may be angry
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Preferred
Experience working in a public housing authority or similar government-funded housing program
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local landlord-tenant laws, including familiarity with landlord guarantee programs and housing subsidies such as Section 8 and/or HUD Public Housing
Direct experience working with low-income families, individuals with disabilities, or other vulnerable populations, including the ability to navigate sensitive situations with professionalism and empathy
Prior certification in NSPIRE, HQS, UPCS, or equivalent HUD inspection certifications
Proficiency using inspection management software or handheld data collection tools, along with experience maintaining accurate electronic records and databases in a regulated environment
Benefits
Generous paid time off package, including: 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at the time of hire.
8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
A Choice of Dental Plans
Longevity pay
A variety of additional optional benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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