OFFICE OF MANUFACTURED HOUSING INVESTIGATOR

Address: 1100 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 

Grade: 21

Salary determined by experience.

Position will remain open until business needs are met.

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, this position performs duties that include investigations against unlicensed activities and violations by licensed entities, licensee audits, complaint investigations, regulation enforcement, preparation of legal documents and HUD State Administrative Agency tasks. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

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.

Within the Office of Manufactured Housing division, this position performs duties that include investigations against unlicensed activities and violations by licensed entities, licensee audits, complaint investigations, regulation enforcement, preparation of legal documents and HUD State Administrative Agency tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Initiate and perform field investigations against licensees and non-licensed individuals to determine and verify any violations to statutes or rules. Compose and administer actions against licensees and non-licensees that will include, but not limited to, Citations and Complaints, Cease and Desist Orders, Stop Work Orders, Orders to Vacate, and investigative reports.

• Enter and investigate premises where units regulated by OMH are manufactured, sold or installed, to ensure compliance with approved standards and rules. This includes the auditing of dealer sales records and dealer lots to monitor for transit damage, seal tampering and general retail performance.

• Visit properties, while coordinating with consumers, licensees and contractors to make assessments regarding the status and validity of consumer complaint items. Compose and prepare any legal documents required as a result of audit findings. Document findings and participate as a witness in agency hearings as required.

• Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize our Phoenix office hoteling space as required.

Reliable, high-speed internet access is required for remote positions.

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in working with statutory requirements for a regulatory agency; Valid Arizona Driver’s license, as this position will be required to drive while conducting state business. Experience in the regulation and enforcement of the manufactured building industry or related construction industry is desired, but not required.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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 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.

While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews. Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.