Housing Inspector

Unit: Teamster

Department: Leased Housing

Grade: 8

Salary Range: Starting Salary: $62,364.21

Posting Date: Monday, March 24, 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, April 7, 2025

Application Procedure:

Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualification. No phone calls or letters. Deadline: Monday April 7, 2025. Send your information to: jobs@bostonhousing.org. Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through its Public Housing communities and Section 8 rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 58,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to racial equity and justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: 
As a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA residents, leased housing residents, and low-income persons. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential racial segregation has played in the City of Boston. The BHA of today and in the future will actively address and dismantle barriers to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive city.

ABOUT THE JOB: 
Under the direct supervision of the Inspection Manager, inspects private market and BHA-owned units for compliance with health and safety requirements and collect information on unit quality for rent comparability studies as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects units to determine conditions with respect to relevant codes, ordinances and standards established by federal and state regulation and BHA policy.

• Recommends approval or rejection of units or recommends approval subject to repair and improvement of the property.

• Collects information regarding unit quality for rent analysis. ​Performs inspections when complaints are filed by either tenants or owners. Prepares and submits inspection reports and associated documents electronically to management. Recommends corrective action when required by the Authority and/or other regulatory agencies.

• Submits reports on any unusual conditions observed during inspection to the appropriate supervisor.

• Conducts emergency inspections as determined necessary by supervisors.

• Attends periodic meetings to discuss existing procedures and compliance with any new procedures that are established. May be required to attend and testify in court hearings.

• Obtains photographs, measurements and other documentation when requested.

• Provides prompt and responsive customer service to owners and tenants as required.

• Performs other related inspection duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

High School diploma or GED required. Technical training beyond high school level, preferably with courses in building construction or shop work preferred, including knowledge of the operation and maintenance of multiple story dwellings and familiarity with state sanitary code, specifically Article II and other relevant building codes. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to be tactful and courteous when dealing with tenants, landlords and the general public. Should have at least 2 years of experience as an inspector in housing or a related field in the private or public sector.

BHA BENEFITS:
BHA's generous benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City' pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.