Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities

• Monitor and implement changes in HUD and LIHTC regulations and other state and local requirements
• Maintain proper maintenance of tenant files and computer records to ensure accuracy according to HUD and LIHTC regulations
• Independently review and approve move-in and transfer files to ensure applicants meet income and program eligibility criteria
• Review initial qualifying files for accuracy and program compliance and submit to third-party reviewers
• Track qualification status and works with the Director of Compliance to provide clear and accurate reporting on lease-ups, move-ins, etc.
• Review completed recertification to ensure program compliance
• Perform both onsite and remote audits to confirm compliance with program requirements through follow-up and closure
• Monitor waitlists, LAP plans and EIV master binders for compliance with federal and state regulations
• Review and submit responses for LIHTC file audits and MORs; coordinate with affordable programming and site teams to get corrections
• Submit and assist in the drafting and review of timely responses to agency audits; coordinate with Affordable Programming as needed
• Hold weekly office hours to assist the operations teams with questions, file corrections and audit corrections
• Audit proper maintenance of tenant files and computer records to ensure accuracy according to HUD and LIHTC regulations
• Assist analysts with annual reporting as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience with Project Based Section 8 HUD, LIHTC and other affordable housing programs
• Knowledge of HUD 4350.3, EIV, Reasonable Accommodation Requests, LIHTC income limits and rent calculations, Fair Housing, Real Estate Licensing
• A deep sense of community awareness and a determination to make improvements
• Proven ability to build trust with members of a community with different backgrounds, motivations, and concerns in order to obtain information and solve problems
• COS certification minimum required, HCCP preferred
• Ability to travel at least once per month, as well as, on an as needed basis (may include up to 30% travel)