Traveling Recertification Specialist

Position Overview

This role is a Traveling Recertification Specialist responsible for providing certification, recertification, and leasing services for assigned residential multifamily apartment communities. The position requires up to 100% travel to on‑site work locations across the United States, with a primary focus on the Washington, DC metropolitan area (Virginia and Maryland) and occasional nationwide assignments. Candidates must reside within 30‑45 minutes of a major metropolitan airport.

Responsibilities

• Manage tenant‑facing activities, schedule resident interviews, collect asset and income data, and calculate rents for annual renewals.
• Assist with move‑ins and move‑outs.
• Complete annual and interim recertifications, including scheduling and administering resident interviews.
• Coordinate on‑site data collection and processing of resident information.
• Ensure proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, and related figures.
• Coordinate apartment inspections for recertifications.
• Maintain resident files in accordance with company policy and regulatory agency requirements.
• Support rehabilitation, brand‑new lease‑ups, and re‑syndication processes.
• Assist management in preparing for state audits.
• Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Impeccable customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Minimum two (2) years of recertification experience; professional certifications such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or other HUD/LIHTC designations are preferred.
• Experience with Section 8, Public Housing, HUD 4350, HUD 236 program, and CPO requirements.
• Prior LIHTC recertification experience.
• Ability to multitask within time constraints and work independently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, property management software, and internet navigation.
• Full understanding of HUD and LIHTC program requirements.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is desired.

Pay

Non‑exempt hourly rate of $22‑$26 per hour (approximately $45,000‑$54,000 annually) for new employees, based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Eligible for discretionary and/or performance‑based bonuses.

Schedule

Primary schedule is Monday‑through‑Friday; evenings and/or weekends may be required regularly and may not be known in advance. Travel up to 100% of the time, including overnight and multi‑day trips.

Benefits

• Eligibility for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Two weeks paid vacation.
• One week sick and related leave.
• Eleven paid holidays.
• Health and welfare benefits as outlined on the company website.
• Potential discretionary bonuses based on individual merit, performance, and company results.