Site Compliance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Site Compliance Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Project Based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME and Bond compliance for the property(s) as assigned. The position is responsible for the evaluation and monitoring of the assigned property(s) to assure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs. Keeps current on all changes of affordable housing regulations. In addition, since this position is located on site at a property, the role will work directly with the Community Manager on other duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond for all compliance-related certifications on site at the property.
• Ensure the property is working with corporate compliance and employs the correct leasing forms and procedures (including tenant screening), comply with applicable leasing laws.
• Cover all file reviews and audits with Corporate Compliance to ensure compliance with regulatory agreements for each property.
• Ensuring that HUD project tenant files are 100% in compliance.
• Ensuring that all HOME project files are 100% in compliance.
• Cover documentation and attendance for Management Reviews with Community Manager and State Compliance Agency prior to on-site reviews.
• Work with Corporate Compliance Specialist to develop action plans for non-compliant issues.
• Assure that all first-year files have been copied and filed in a central location.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists as needed with new resident orientation.
• Assists in collecting resident rents and prepares deposit slip.
• Maintain tenant files and all related documentation with accuracy.
• Perform supervisory duties when Community Manager is absent.
• Assists in entering work orders for maintenance staff.
• Assists in legal proceedings and risk management issues as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong knowledge of LIHTC regulations and Project Based Section 8/Tax Credit residential properties.
• 3-5 years of experience in property management (subsidy, tax credit, elderly, conventional, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational excellence and team-oriented.
• Strong project management skills.
• Must be able to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Must be able to meet assigned deadlines.
• Onsite Property Management experience.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of Property Management processing certifications.
• Must have working knowledge of affordable housing programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of Affordable Property Management experience in a regional compliance role.
• HCCP, COS, TCS, C3P or similar designations a plus.
• OneSite- RealPage experience a plus.
• COS required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Employee must be able to lift at least 5 lbs. and up to 20 lbs.
• Employee will frequently utilize their hands and fingers.
• Employee will be frequently required to sit and occasionally stand or walk.
• Employee will be required to bend, twist, stoop and/or kneel.
• Employee must be able to walk each property in its entirety.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee will be exposed to an indoor office and outdoor environment. The noise level is typically varies.