Housing Inspector

Salary : $45,593.60 - $52,395.20 Annually
Location : Santa Fe, NM
Job Type: Full-Time/Term
Job Number: 202600276
Department: Housing
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/21/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 1782
Department Contact Information: Lora Chavez View phone number on click.appcast.io
Union Eligibility: Position is Union eligible after completion of one (1) year probationary period.
Budget Amount: $25.19


Primary Purpose
Under the general supervision of Deputy Director of Housing Operations, conducts a variety of inspections of housing units to ensure units are decent, safe and sanitary for federal and non-federal housing units.

Essential Job Functions

• Schedules inspections and ensures timely notification of inspection to tenant and landlord; reschedules inspections as needed.
• Inspects and evaluates subsidized) rental assistance units, assessing unit size, utility systems, safety, appliances, water and sewer systems, painted walls and ceiling content, condition of development, and unit structural and material contents.
• Conducts building and system inspections of public housing units and common areas to ensure regulatory compliance with the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS).
• Conducts all annual and preventive maintenance inspections of public housing units
• Completes move-in and move-out inspections for public housing; creates pre- and final schedule of charges; creates final "punch list" to ensure public housing units are ready for use.
• Writes and finalizes inspection reports, citing any violations, deficiencies or infractions and the passage or failure of units; submits reports to the housing managers, tenants, landlords and/or the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as required.
• Provides excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests in person, on the phone, or in writing; providing clear and concise responses and direction; and demonstrating professionalism and courtesy in interactions with internal staff and external customers and agencies.
• Must complete all training as designated or assigned
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical maintenance, and construction.
• Skill in assessing housing units
• Skill in the use of hand tools, voltage tester, thermos tester, and Yardi program.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database and other software programs in a Windows environment or ability to learn such skills.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with landlords and tenants; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing: to maintain confidentiality; to exercise fair judgment; to follow verbal and written instructions; to compile, analyze and interpret data; to present information in a clear and concise manner; and to deal effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
• Ability in providing excellent customer service by responding promptly to requests in person, on the phone, or in writing; providing clear and concise responses and direction; and demonstrating professionalism and courtesy in interactions with internal staff and external customers and agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Four (4) years of experience in building trades.
• Must obtain and maintain a Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Certifications, or equivalent, within six (6) months of employment.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors in varied weather conditions, with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, and allergens. Occasional travel and overtime work may be required. May be required to travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to stand, walk, and sit, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Clarity of vision at long and short distance is required. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 20 pounds. Work may involve high risk or potentially dangerous situations; exposure to excessive noise; or working near hazardous moving equipment or machinery. Work may require the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials.

Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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Do you have at least four (4) years of experience in building trades?

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• No

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that you must obtain and maintain a Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Inspection and Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Certifications, or equivalent, within 6 months of employment for this position?

• Yes
• No

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