Site Compliance Specialist

About the Role

The Site Compliance Specialist is responsible for all aspects of Project Based Section 8, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME, and Bond compliance for assigned properties. This role evaluates and monitors properties to ensure compliance with applicable affordable housing programs, stays current on regulatory changes, and supports the Community Manager with on-site duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle all compliance-related certifications on-site at the property.
• Ensure the property follows correct leasing forms, procedures, and tenant screening, complying with applicable leasing laws.
• Coordinate file reviews and audits with Corporate Compliance to meet regulatory agreements for each property.
• Ensure HUD project tenant files and HOME project files are 100% compliant.
• Coordinate documentation and attendance for Management Reviews with the Community Manager and State Compliance Agency prior to on-site reviews.
• Work with the Corporate Compliance Specialist to develop action plans for non-compliant issues.
• Ensure all first-year files are copied and filed in a central location.
• Assist with new resident orientation.
• Collect resident rents and prepare deposit slips.
• Maintain tenant files and related documentation with accuracy.
• Perform supervisory duties when the Community Manager is absent.
• Enter work orders for maintenance staff.
• Assist in legal proceedings and risk management issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 a team-oriented approach.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Onsite Property Management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent work experience.
• At least 3 years of Property Management experience processing certifications.
• 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 (COS required).
• OneSite-RealPage experience.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift at least 5 lbs. and up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers.
• Frequent sitting and occasional standing or walking.
• Bending, twisting, stooping, and/or kneeling may be required.
• Must be able to walk each property in its entirety.

Work Environment

The employee will work in an indoor office and outdoor environment. Noise levels vary.

Pay

$60,000 per year.