DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas

Housing Inspector

 

Salary: $39,520 - 45,716

 

Join the team dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions across North Texas.

DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas’ mission is to provide affordable, quality housing and access to supportive resources across the region. As a leasing professional at DHA, you play a key role in accomplishing the agency’s goals by helping clients access affordable housing. You will work with the assistant manager of housing services to interview, investigate and verify eligibility of clients for DHA Housing Voucher programs, maintain client files and respond to requests for information.

 

Enjoy these benefits when you join the DHA team!

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Flex Work: 4.5 or 4-Day Work Week

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Paid Time Off + 12 Paid Holidays

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Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

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Tuition Reimbursement

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Employee Assistance Program: Financial, Legal, Mental Health and Counseling

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Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

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Section 125 Pre-Tax Cafeteria Plan

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Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

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Term Life Insurance: Short- and Long-term Disability Plans

 

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Inspect selected private market housing units for participation in the Housing Voucher Programs. Inspects units for compliance with building and construction codes, building plans and city regulations 

  • Assesses the physical condition of sites, units, building systems and exteriors; records/report deficiencies and health/safety issues; notifies landlords and clients of inspection failures

  • Enter data into computer systems, maintain inspection records and associated filing systems 

  • Collects and summarizes data and generates periodic reports

  • Perform administrative duties such as data entry, preparing and processing various documents and maintaining files

  • Explain the nature of DHA programs, procedures and services to clients while maintaining absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and DHA information

  • Enthusiastically promote the President/CEO’s priorities for the operations of DHA

 

Knowledge and Skills for Success

A successful leasing professional has…

  • knowledge of DHA’s organization, operations, policies and procedures
  • knowledge of HUD HQS inspection procedures, residential/multi-family building codes, maintenance and health standard
  • knowledge of federal, state and local building codes and regulations, rules ordinances, zoning, housing and safety laws
  • knowledge of building construction methods and materials
  • strong communication skills, verbal and written

Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Two (2) years of related work experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Housing Quality Standards Certification required within 6 months of appointment
  • Valid Texas State Drivers’ License required

 

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online by using the Apply button at the top of this page.

Be sure to answer every question on the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please use N/A for questions that are not applicable to you. 

If you are interested in more than one open position at DHA, you must submit an application for each role.

The employment history section of the application must be completed. We cannot accept a resume as a substitute. 

 

DHA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all employees and applicants are treated equally without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

Applicants are considered for all positions, and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, familial status or age.

We perform drug and alcohol testing and criminal background checks on all individuals offered a position at Dallas Housing Authority.


All offers of employment are conditional upon verification of information obtained as the result of DHA's investigation and testing.

Any misstatement or omission of a fact relevant to original appointment or nature of work assignment will result in dismissal later.

Answer every question.

 

Applicant Notice:
Only one (1) position can be applied for on an application.

All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Any request for information on the application that does not apply, the applicant should write “N/A” in that field.

A Resume will not be substituted for completing the Employment History section on the application.
A P.O. Box address will not be accepted for the address. The Application will not be processed without a physical street address.

 

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