HOUSING PROGRAM INSPECTOR (COMMUNITY PROGRAM TECHNICIAN III)

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting for one (1) unclassified Community Program Technician III to serve as a Housing Inspector in the Housing Authority Bureau.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reporting to a Housing Assistance Coordinator this position will:

• Perform inspections of housing units in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes, and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Housing Quality Standards requirements, including the identification of potential lead hazards.
• P erform re-inspections of previously failed units and follow up on complaints to ensure compliance with building codes and Housing Quality Standards, uploads inspection reports, documents, and accompanying data into the electronic file management system and housing software.
• R esearch policy manuals to maintain Housing Authority conformity to Housing Quality Standards rules and regulations.
• Determine comparable rents and rent reasonableness for appropriate contract rent of housing units.
• Submit written reports regarding inspections result.
• Consult with property owners on housing unit compliance for rental programs.
• Respond to tenant and owner inquiries.
• Complete and submit all necessary inspection forms, including violations of Housing Quality Standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.
  

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in providing technical support for the delivery of grant related programs, grant related activities, and grant related services.
  • College education in Public Health, Public or Business Administration, Social Work , or closely related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. (proof of education required for substitution to be applied)
• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements , including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7165.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7165.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• City of Long Beach

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