Shelter Facility Inspector
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An Official website of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsALERTEffective January 25, 2024, Executive Order #627 cements the Commonwealth's well-established practice of skills-based hiring, paving the way to a more equitable hiring process. The Commonwealth is committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, valued, and empowered to serve our citizens. Join us today!Job Description - Shelter Facility Inspector (240009K3)Agency Mission:The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is charged with creating more homes in Massachusetts and lowering housing costs for residents.The Shelter Facility Inspector is a critical position to ensuring that Emergency Assistance (EA) Shelter units meet health and safety standards and remain in habitable condition. The incumbent is part of a team of inspectors responsible for routine inspections of approximately 7,500 shelter units across the Commonwealth. This involves inspecting EA dwelling units for health and safety violations as outlined in the Mass State Sanitary Codes. The incumbent communicates with the respective shelter provider to ensure that all violations are corrected and the unit remains habitable. The incumbent is responsible for meeting all the requirements of the inspection unit protocols on a regular and ongoing basis and will complete all tasks as assigned by the supervisor.Duties and Responsibilities (Not All Inclusive):

Site Visits:

• Conducts annual in-person unit inspections.
• Conducts follow-up inspections to verify correction of all violations from annual inspections.
• Conducts complaint investigations and inspections.
• Identifies and supports corrective action for problematic shelter sites.
• Corrective Action Plans:
  • Develops corrective action plans as necessary to address deficiencies.
  • Data Entry:
    • Enters, updates, and maintains all data in EOHLC assigned integrated systems.
    • Managing and Tracking:
      • Manages and maintains assigned portfolio for EA Shelter units.
      • Enters and tracks all unit-related complaints and new unit assessments into the respective spreadsheet.
      • Training:
        • Attends/completes all mandatory training as scheduled.
        • Performs related duties as assigned and/or delegated by unit supervisor.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Knowledge of Massachusetts State Sanitary Codes.
        • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
        • Ability to prioritize tasks and ask for direction when needed.
        • Ability to communicate effectively with others with tact and diplomacy.
        • Commitment to producing high-quality products with an attention to detail.
        • Experience working with homeless families.
        • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, in particular at least intermediate proficiency using Excel and Teams.Minimum Entrance Requirements:Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.Substitutions:
        • A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
        • A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for the required experience.
        • A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.Please upload resume and cover letter. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed. Incumbent's home base is Boston, 100 Cambridge Street. Please note this position requires travel across the state - 100% of the time. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division's Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to the candidate being hired.An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.Primary LocationJobJob: Administrative ServicesAgencyAgency: Exec Office of Housing and Livable CommunitiesScheduleSchedule: Full-timeShiftShift: DayJob PostingNumber of OpeningsNumber of Openings: 1Salary: 67,349.36 - 97,344.26 YearlyIf you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Jessica Molina - 857#######Bargaining Unit: 06-NAGE - Professional Admin.Confidential: NoPotentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes #J-18808-Ljbffr