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Housing Inspector (Local Government) - York City Housing Authority

Salary

$37,409.00 - $59,713.00 Annually

Location

York County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CSSC-2025-26660-L1051

Department

Local Government

Division

CS York City Housing Auth

Opening Date

06/02/2025

Closing Date

6/15/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

L1051

Position Number

80012959

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

LG

Pay Group

LG

Bureau / Division Code

88327132

Bureau / Division

CS York City Housing Authority

Worksite Address

31 South Broad Street

City

York, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17403

Contact Name

Susan Paiva

Contact Phone

717.845.2601

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you searching for a rewarding career opportunity and possess experience in the area of building inspection or cost estimation ? If so, this may be the position for you! Use your acquired skills as a Housing Inspector to identify potential hazards, recommend repairs, and ensure that properties meet required safety standards. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional with a passion for ensuring structural integrity and providing excellent customer service to those seeking affordable housing, York City Housing Authority wants to meet you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Housing Inspector, you will be responsible for scheduling and inspecting privately owned dwellings under Section 8 rent subsidy programs, as well as any properties of additional housing programs assigned to the York Housing Authority to ensure compliance with Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local regulations. You will assure that HUD standards are achieved through confirming that all electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilating systems, and housing accommodations are structurally and functionally operative, safe, and sanitary. Within this role, it is essential to stay informed of the most current HUD housing standards and local codes.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ One year of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection ; or

+ One year of building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation ; or

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

+ This particular position also requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.

+ Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within York County. If no eligible candidates who live within York County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] .

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

+ Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

+ Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

+ Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

+ You must provide complete and accurate information or:

+ your score may be lower than deserved.

+ you may be disqualified.

+ You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered “Yes” to the previous question, please provide the issuing state and license number. If you answered “No” type N/A in the box.

03

How many years of full-time experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection do you possess?

+ 1 year or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How many years of full-time building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation do you possess?

+ 1 year or more

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Have you completed a formal apprenticeship in the building trades?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship, and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered 'No', please type N/A in the text box below.

09

Have you completed post-high school technical training in the building trades? If 'Yes', you must upload your certificate of completion for review.

+ Yes

+ No

10

Have you completed college coursework in the building trades?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ Yes

+ No

11

Have you completed vocational technical high school training in one of the building trades?

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N/A in the text box below.

+ Training Source

+ Credits/Clock Hours

13

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)

+ Yes

14

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - SCHEDULES AND PERFORMS MAINTENANCE/HOUSEKEEPING INSPECTIONS OF HOUSING UNITS

Schedules and performs regular maintenance and/or housekeeping inspections of housing units, checking for major maintenance problems such as plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning, and appliance malfunctions.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience in scheduling and performing regular maintenance and inspections of plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning systems, and malfunctioning appliances.

+ B. I have experience inspecting and performing maintenance on at least 2 of the systems listed in (A) above.

+ C. I have experience inspecting and performing maintenance on at least 1 of the systems listed in (A) above and/or I have experience working in any of the construction trades (Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, etc).

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to scheduling and performing maintenance and/or housekeeping inspections of housing units.

+ Your level of responsibility.

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INVESTIGATES CONDITIONS/PROBLEMS WITHIN HOUSING UNITS

Investigates housekeeping, cleanliness, and sanitary condition problems that are referred to you by management and/or other public officials.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience investigating housekeeping, cleanliness, and sanitary conditions of public housing units and/or Section 8 Housing Units.

+ B. I have experience investigating problems in one of the areas listed above and/or experience investigating any type of construction/code problem for a private rental property.

+ C. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to investigating housekeeping, cleanliness, and/or sanitary condition problems.

+ Your level of responsibility.

18

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - REVIEWS AND SUBMITS REPORTS

Reviews and submits reports of inspections and work to be completed before housing units are to be leased/rented, when a tenant vacates a unit, and/or when an emergency occurs; notes repairs to be made; schedules and/or suggests necessary preventive maintenance for public housing agencies; estimates repair costs; and determines responsibility for the costs.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing and submitting reports of work to be completed before leasing or renting housing units. This experience must include estimating repair costs and determining responsibility for payment.

+ B. I have experience reviewing and submitting reports of work to be completed before leasing or renting housing units. This experience does not include estimating repair costs and determining responsibility for payment of repairs.

+ C. I have experience reviewing and submitting reports of work to be completed for related areas such as rehabilitation projects, building codes, fire and safety, etc.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

19

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to reviewing and submitting reports of inspections and work to be completed for housing units.

+ Your level of responsibility.

20

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - INSPECTS AND EVALUATES DWELLINGS

Inspects and evaluates dwellings for public and/or Section 8 housing units in the areas of unit size, adequacy of the utility systems, safety precautions, appliances, physical condition of walls, ceilings and floors, etc., structural and material contents, and the condition of neighborhood site.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience inspecting and evaluating dwellings for public housing agencies in the areas of unit size, adequacy of the utility systems (water, electrical, sewer, etc.), and for safety, fire, and code violations.

+ B. I have experience inspecting and evaluating public housing prior to rental for physical condition or for safety and fire code violations.

+ C. I have experience inspecting and evaluating private rental properties for the adequacy of the utility systems (water, electrical, sewer, etc.), physical condition, and/or safety, fire, and code violations.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

21

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to inspecting and evaluating dwellings for properties and reason for the inspection/evaluation.

+ Your level of responsibility.

22

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - CONSULTS WITH LANDLORDS AND/OR TENANTS

Consults with landlords and/or tenants as necessary to effectively complete inspections or meet requirements of HUD Housing Programs (of public and Section 8 housing agencies).

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience consulting with landlords and/or tenants in order to complete the required inspections to determine if the units meet the requirements of public housing and Section 8 agencies.

+ B. I have experience managing rental properties and/or inspecting rehabilitation projects.

+ C. I have experience inspecting rental properties for code violations and/or fire and safety regulations.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

23

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to consulting with landlords and/or tenants to complete inspections and/or meet requirements.

+ Your level of responsibility.

24

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PREPARES NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE

Prepares necessary paperwork for public and/or Section 8 housing agencies relative to the inspection process such as notices to residents and landlords, memos and correspondence on inspections, and actions to be taken by management and tenants.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience preparing paperwork for public housing agencies relative to the inspection process of public housing agencies and/or units.

+ B. I have experience preparing paperwork for rehabilitation projects, code violations, and fire and safety inspections.

+ C. I have experience managing rental properties which includes preparing notices and correspondence to tenants.

+ D. I have no experience related to this work behavior.

25

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to this work behavior and the type(s) of paperwork you prepared and for what reason.

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov