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The Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance in all aspects of LIHTC, HUD, Public Housing, HOME and other regulatory agency requirements. This includes delivering a consistent, accurate and high-quality work product that meets or exceeds regulatory agencies’ expectations, maintaining a strong knowledge of program requirements and protocols, building professional mutually beneficial relationships with state agencies, contract administrators, colleagues, internal customers and key stakeholders, and responding to contacts in a timely and proficient manner.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school diploma or GED required, Associate or Bachelor degree preferred
- HCCP, TCS, SHCM or similar LIHTC certification required. HUD-COS Certification (or similar) a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Compliance Specialist, Occupancy Specialist or Affordable Housing Property Manager—with hands-on compliance experience
- Prior experience with Lease ups, Initial and ongoing investor audits and State Agency audits a must.
- Prior experience with preparing and submitting Section 8 vouchers via TRACS 202D, troubleshooting issues/errors via HUD Secure System and the MAT guide, and good working knowledge of EIV a plus.
- Must have experience in preparation of Annual Owner’s Certifications and all related report preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced customer service and problem-solving skills
- Advanced organizational and time management skills—must work well independently and with others
- Technically proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
- Ability to establish relationships across the organization and at various hierarchical levels
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time; must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to effectively conduct how-to training on the certification/recertification processes, application process, compliance workflow in Yardi and other compliance policies and procedures
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We take pride in supporting the health and well-being of our teammates and their families:
- Full medical, prescription, dental and vision benefits
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- A 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off, accrued based on years of service
- Supplemental insurance for employees and families
- Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling
- Additional paid day off to provide community or charitable services
- Paid holidays; approximately eight per year
- Peace of mind and a great working environment
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