Reference #: 4327365THE POSITIONAre you looking for an exciting and rewarding career opportunity; exceptional paid benefits including PTO, retirement, health insurance, vision, dental, long-term disability? If so, this is the place for you!  Come join our team at the Fayette County Housing Authority and make a positive difference in our community.DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Housing Inspector, you will be responsible for inspecting homes on the Section 8 program, which are privately owned.  This includes pre-inspections, follow-up inspections and annual or bi-annual inspections.  Also, you will be inspecting Public Housing units owned by the Housing Authority.  You will be required to maintain knowledge of local codes and HUD housing standards and regulations; Ensures components such as electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilating systems, and normal housing accommodations are structurally and functionally operative, and maintained in a customary, safe and sanitary condition according to federal regulations and local codes, safety laws and approved plans, specifications, and standards.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment.Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.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

　　QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience in the area of building structure or maintenance inspection; orOne year of building or trades experience which included work in the area of cost estimation; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training which afforded the applicant the above required knowledges, skills, and abilities.

　　Other Requirements:You must meet the . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the and click on Residency.Hiring preference for this vacancy will be given to candidates who live within Fayette County. If no eligible candidates who live within Fayette 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 will not be 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

　　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.

　　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 bas d 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/test once for this posting.Your results will be provided via email.

　　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.