Also called: Section 8 / HCV Inspector, HQS Inspector, Rental Housing Inspector
Inspects apartments rented with housing vouchers or under rental ordinances to make sure they are safe and livable.
Housing inspectors visit several homes a day, checking smoke alarms, heat, windows, and signs of mold or lead paint, then require landlords to fix problems before rent subsidies are paid.
Housing authority and city pay. Estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus inspection certification (e.g., HQS or NSPIRE); construction experience helps.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Construction Technology, Building Inspection (certificate).
Growing about average. Steady demand from housing programs.
Low risk for 10 years. Inspection apps speed reports; visiting homes to check heat, alarms and safety stays hands-on.
Classes: Construction CTE class, Spanish, Math.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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