Job Summary

Make an impact:
The Salem Housing Authority is recruiting for a Housing Quality Standards Inspector. Salem Housing Authority is a growing, innovative, and mission focused independent government Agency.

We have a highly diverse, committed staff who are dedicated to expanding housing opportunities, promoting quality communities, and improving quality of life for our citizens and neighbors.

Hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. Salem Housing Authority is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment, for all employees to thrive. We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas
What you will do:
You will generate documentation and maintain files; involving identification, citation, correction of deficiencies, summary reports on findings, and determine rent comparability based on unit and market conditions. Under the direction of Section 8 manager, you will plan, organize, conduct, and report on HQS inspections to ensure that properties meet federal and local housing quality standards under SHA’s and HUD regulations for HQS compliance.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

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  Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Position schedule is M-F 7:30-4:30

What are the minimum qualifications?

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet Salem Housing Authority driving standards.
• Must have a combination of the following — High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working with the building trades, housing code enforcement, real estate, construction, housing inspection or code enforcement; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the work.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain the Housing Quality Standards Certification within 9 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in fields such as building trades, housing code enforcement, real estate, construction, housing inspection or code enforcement.
• Visual Lead Based Paint Certification is desirable.
• Nan McKay certification
• Bilingual proficiency

What you will bring along:

• Great communication skills, orally, and written.
• Sufficient computer knowledge and skills to work with computer programs.

About us:
Our mission is to assist low- and moderate-income families to achieve self-sufficiency through stable housing, economic opportunity, community investment, and coordination with social service providers. This is a great opportunity to help positively impact your community. Come work in a positive and supportive work environment that enforces a safe workplace, has a culture of teamwork and communication, promotes the organizational values of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and actively promotes an environment respectful of living and working in multicultural society.

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Salem is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments:
Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, Community and Urban Development Department. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members.

The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?

How can I apply?
The City of Salem and Salem Housing Authority invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SALEM STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Housing Authority of Salem does not discriminate against any person due to disability, race, color, religion, sex, source of income , familial status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status and/or domestic partnership in accessing, applying for, or receiving assistance, or in treatment or employment in any of its programs and activities.

The person named below has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8, dated June 2, 1988):

Melanie Fletcher, Assistant Housing Administrator of Operations, Salem Housing Authority, 360 Church Street SE, Salem OR 97301
(503) 587-4815 | compliance@salemhousingor.com | TDD users: Dial 711or.com | TDD users: Dial 711

For benefits information, please, go to:

https://www.cityofsalem.net/government/jobs/employment-information/afscme-general-service-employee-benefits