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Job Description THIS IS A PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT, WHEN A TEST BECOMES AVAILABLE IN INSPECTOR (HOUSING) TITLE, YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN AND PASS THE EXAM TO REMAIN IN THE INSPECTOR (HOUSING) TITLE. The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is dedicated to fighting poverty and income inequality by providing New Yorkers in need with essential benefits such as Food Assistance and Emergency Rental Assistance. As the largest local social services agency in the country, HRA helps more than three million New Yorkers annually through the administration of more than 15 major public assistance programs. Housing Services Administration is a division of New York Cityu2019s Department of Social Services that oversees housing stability and rehousing efforts. HSA administers rental assistance, housing supply, and placement programs to help individuals and families exit shelter, prevent homelessness, and secure safe, affordable housing across the city. Housing Services is seeking one (1) Inspector (Housing) to function as a Housing Inspector, who will: - Conduct inspections for compliance in accordance with the Department of Housing and Urban Development Housing Quality Standards. - Measure dwelling units and rooms to determine compliance with code space requirements. - Inspect dwellings for safe and unobstructed passageways, stairways and exits; Inspects dwellings for cleanliness, proper disposal of garbage and rubbish, and vermin infestation. - Enter dwellings and dwelling units and inspects heating, lighting, ventilating, and sanitary facilities for code compliance. - Prepare detailed descriptions of dwellings and premises; Corresponds with property owners regarding violations of the Housing Code and time allowed for correction of deficient conditions. - Maintain records of inspections using both automated systems and manual files. Hours/Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm INSPECTOR (HOUSING) - 31670 Qualifications 1. Five years of full-time experience performing one or a combination of the following: (a) As a journeywoman/journeyman (i.e., fully-trained, knowledgeable, experienced, proficient and competent) in at least one of the following trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, plastering, or ironwork; or (b) As agent in charge of the maintenance and repair of multiple dwellings for a real estate management organization; or (c) Performing field inspections requiring the gathering and reporting of data concerning the physical aspects of housing or of building construction or renovation; or 2. At least three years of experience as described in