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This position also provides administrative, compliance, and operational support for Housing Choice Voucher program department functions, special projects, and agency operations.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nHousing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections\nConduct initial, annual, biennial, complaint, special, quality control, and re-inspections for Housing Choice Voucher units.\nDocument inspection findings accurately and timely using Housing Authority software systems and inspection tools.\nEducate landlords, property owners, and program participants regarding HQS deficiencies, required repairs, and compliance deadlines.\nVerify completion of repairs and ensure units meet HUD standards before assistance can begin or continue.\nCoordinate and schedule inspections with landlords, tenants, and property managers.\nMaintain inspection schedules, records, reports, and correspondence in accordance with HUD requirements and agency policies.\nProgram Administration & Support\nAssist with program compliance through file reviews, audits, and quality control activities.\nConduct rent reasonableness determinations in accordance with HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies.\nPrepare and distribute briefing packets, annual recertification packets, notices, and other program documents.\nProvide administrative and program support to HCV Specialists, Application Specialists, and other agency staff.\nAssist with participant and landlord communications, scheduling, data entry, and record maintenance.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nMinimum of two (2) years of administrative, customer service, housing, inspection, or related experience preferred.\nEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.\nExperience with HUD programs, affordable housing, property inspections, or regulatory compliance is a plus.\nSkills & Abilities\nStrong customer service and communication skills.\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\nAbility to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures.\nProficiency with computers and standard office software.\nAbility to learn specialized housing and inspection software.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to travel throughout the service area to conduct inspections.\nAbility to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing 5–25 pounds.\nAbility to operate office equipment and perform computer-based work.\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, email, and in writing.\nAdditional Requirements\nValid driver's license and clean driving record required.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a bank account for direct deposit payroll.\nMust successfully pass pre-employment screening.\nDrug-free and marijuana-free workplace.\nStarting Wage: $18.00 per hour\nPay: $18.00 - $18.25 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Hasproperties","rawCompany":"hasproperties","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-23T15:56:40.643Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-9061.00","title":"Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers","slug":"inspectors-testers-sorters-samplers-and-weighers"},{"code":"13-1041.04","title":"Government Property Inspectors and Investigators","slug":"government-property-inspectors-and-investigators"},{"code":"47-4011.00","title":"Construction and Building Inspectors","slug":"construction-and-building-inspectors"}],"industries":[{"code":"925110","title":"Administration of Housing Programs","slug":"administration-of-housing-programs"},{"code":"624229","title":"Other Community Housing Services","slug":"other-community-housing-services"},{"code":"926150","title":"Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors","slug":"regulation-licensing-and-inspection-of-miscellaneous-commercial-sectors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"HQS Inspector/Program Assistant","description":"HQS Inspector / Program Assistant\nStarting Pay: $18.00 per hour\nLocation: Springfield, MO\nSchedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (1-Hour Lunch)\nPosition Summary\nThe HQS Inspector / Program Assistant is responsible for conducting Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections in accordance with HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies. This position also provides administrative, compliance, and operational support for Housing Choice Voucher program department functions, special projects, and agency operations.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nHousing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspections\nConduct initial, annual, biennial, complaint, special, quality control, and re-inspections for Housing Choice Voucher units.\nDocument inspection findings accurately and timely using Housing Authority software systems and inspection tools.\nEducate landlords, property owners, and program participants regarding HQS deficiencies, required repairs, and compliance deadlines.\nVerify completion of repairs and ensure units meet HUD standards before assistance can begin or continue.\nCoordinate and schedule inspections with landlords, tenants, and property managers.\nMaintain inspection schedules, records, reports, and correspondence in accordance with HUD requirements and agency policies.\nProgram Administration & Support\nAssist with program compliance through file reviews, audits, and quality control activities.\nConduct rent reasonableness determinations in accordance with HUD regulations and Housing Authority policies.\nPrepare and distribute briefing packets, annual recertification packets, notices, and other program documents.\nProvide administrative and program support to HCV Specialists, Application Specialists, and other agency staff.\nAssist with participant and landlord communications, scheduling, data entry, and record maintenance.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required.\nMinimum of two (2) years of administrative, customer service, housing, inspection, or related experience preferred.\nEquivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.\nExperience with HUD programs, affordable housing, property inspections, or regulatory compliance is a plus.\nSkills & Abilities\nStrong customer service and communication skills.\nExcellent organizational and time-management abilities.\nAbility to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures.\nProficiency with computers and standard office software.\nAbility to learn specialized housing and inspection software.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to travel throughout the service area to conduct inspections.\nAbility to lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing 5–25 pounds.\nAbility to operate office equipment and perform computer-based work.\nAbility to communicate effectively in person, by phone, email, and in writing.\nAdditional Requirements\nValid driver's license and clean driving record required.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a bank account for direct deposit payroll.\nMust successfully pass pre-employment screening.\nDrug-free and marijuana-free workplace.\nStarting Wage: $18.00 per hour\nPay: $18.00 - $18.25 per hour\nBenefits:\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","datePosted":"2026-07-23T15:56:40.643Z","dateModified":"2026-07-23T15:56:40.643Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Hasproperties","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b7609801bf6ae0d4e5a9e929"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b7609801bf6ae0d4e5a9e929"}}