Housing Inspector

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live. OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSPECTOR Job Location: Address: 1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. Posting Details: Salary: $54,000 - $58,000 Grade 20 Salary determined by experience. Position will remain open until business needs are met. Job Summary: Within the Office of Manufactured Housing Division, this position is responsible for the inspection of all installation activity and enforcement of State and Federal laws and regulations with regard to the installation of manufactured homes, mobile homes, factory-built buildings and accessory structures. This includes the inspection of structures, soil, foundation, utility connections, proper design and structural plan application, and the issuance of occupancy clearances. Other duties as assigned. These functions support the Agency's mission to maintain standards of quality and safety for the occupants of these regulated structures. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hotel space as required. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona. Job Duties: Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, this position is responsible for the inspection of all installation activity and enforcement of State and Federal laws and regulations with regard to the installation of manufactured homes, mobile homes, factory-built buildings, and accessory structures. This includes the inspection of structures, soil, foundation, utility connections, proper design and structural plan application, and the issuance of occupancy clearances. These functions support the Agency's mission to maintain standards of quality and safety for the occupants of these regulated structures. Responsibilities include: Train and mentor licensees who perform the installation work in the field and other entities involved in the industry. Frequent interaction with licensees, public, and local jurisdictions, to include, communicating and collaborating with ISA partners, building officials and design professionals as needed. Inspect and audit manufactured home installations for compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, the Manufactured Home Installation and Storage Standards, Manufactured Housing Installation Rules and Regulations, structural plans, and as required by Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 34. Inspect the installation of mobile homes and factory-built buildings for compliance with the requirements of structural plans, Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 34. Factory built building installations can include multi-level structures with hundreds of modular units within each building. Extensive experience and attention to detail, application of building codes and industry knowledge is required on a daily basis in order to ensure safe conditions for the consumers and occupants of these structures. Schedule daily inspections and author reports to reflect the results of inspections and maintains records of inspection and investigation activity. Verify homes subject to relocation meet the qualifications to receive assistance from the State's Relocation Fund. Investigate and research consumer complaints as defects are identified. This includes inspecting the deficiency and assigning responsibility for modification and correction in order to achieve safe conditions. Conduct habitability inspections of mobile homes required to comply with Rehabilitation requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 34. Train and mentor licensees who perform the installation work in the field and other entities involved in the industry. Communicate and collaborate with ISA partners as needed. Identify and investigate unlicensed activities which requires the interpretation and application of building codes, Federal regulations, State rules and statutes. Other duties as assigned. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions. Valid Arizona Driver’s License; International Code Council (or equivalent) certification in an appropriate category at time of hire or within one year of hire date. Experience with general and manufactured housing/factory-built building construction and installation methods; field experience as a construction superintendent/foreman or journeyman. Pre-Employment Requirements: Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). Benefits: The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Sick Leave Health and Dental Insurance Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance. By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr