ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $54,000-$58,000 

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Within the Manufactured Housing & Building division, this position will enforce existing State laws and regulations mandated by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with regard to the storage of manufactured homes and the installation of mobile homes, manufactured homes and factory-built buildings (“FBB”). These functions support the division’s mission to maintain standard of quality and safety for manufactured homes and FBBs, and the consumers of these products. Inspectors also mentor installation licensees and Registrar of Contractors’ licensees who perform work on site where the installation occurs as part of continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

This position inspects and audits manufactured home installation and storage for compliance with HUD Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, the Manufactured Home Installation and Storage Standards, Manufactured Housing Installation Rules and Regulations, and as required by Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 34. Inspects the installation of mobile homes and factory built buildings for compliance with the requirements of Arizona Revised Statutes and Arizona Administrative Code, Title 4, Chapter 34. Perform audits of retailer lot and dealer records. Schedule daily inspections and author reports to reflect the results of inspections and maintains records of inspection and investigation activity.

This position is available for remote work within Arizona (including in office hoteling), as well as a flexible schedule.

Candidate must have knowledge of Federal and State statutes, rules and guidelines related to the Agency and the industry; working knowledge of International Building Codes and HUD codes for construction of manufactured homes; knowledge of construction and manufacturing related to residential and commercial factory-built-buildings. Ability to read and understand engineered design plans. Skill in preparing reports; good verbal communications in the field, among peers and with Agency management; managing software applications, i.e., MS Word and Excel. Ability to communicate and work with diverse populations. Candidate must have valid Arizona Driver’s License, International Code Council (or equivalent) certification in an appropriate category at time of hire or within one year of hire date.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

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