About Us

Founded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

Under general supervision, this position conducts inspections for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City’s (“HABC” or “Authority”) Public Housing units to support the Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC) evaluation process. Duties include assessing code violations, based on REAC grading system, notification of inspections, entry of work orders for repairs needed, conducting inspection comparability and breach of lease suggestion. Performance of the duties requires some knowledge of building construction techniques, lease provisions, applicable REAC scoring and violations, health, lead paint, fungal growth and fire protection safety violations, as well as electrical and mechanical requirements. Training through a certified vendor in REAC inspections will be required. All activities must support HABC’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Major Duties

• Conducts housing inspections and assesses REAC and housing code violations; and determines the level of score deduction based on the violation, is responsible for entering work orders based on the violations; maintains and compares records of inspections. Minimum of five (5) inspections (25 per week) to ensure every unit is inspected at least twice per year.
• Attends and conducts monthly staff trainings on REAC procedures and HITS and Five Alive.
• Explains REAC violation to property managers, contractor, maintenance personnel and tenants.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with site staff and quality control management.
• Responsible for sending the required notification of inspection to residents. Communicates with Asset
• Manager regarding any housekeeping or repetitive tenant caused damage that constitutes Breach of Lease based on comparison of previous inspection records. Keeps record of all inspections with photographic documentation.
• Evaluates and determines point value loss for each infraction found in the unit. Enters work orders based on the level of infraction in accordance with repair plan. Assists with closing out completed work orders relevant to inspections.
• Required to report any grounds/common area hazards that are discovered during the daily inspections.
• Attend all REAC inspections for training.
• Knowledge of Capital Plan Replacement items is required to avoid work order duplication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school, or equivalent, preferably supplemented by technical courses in the building construction or related trades. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in building construction or building trades and housing inspection work. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and/or Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) Certification preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's fidelity bond.
• Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.

Other Requirements

• You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification, drug screening, and a physical examination.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period.
• All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire.

This posting will remain active until February 26th, 2024