Compliance Specialist II

Description

• Monitors timeliness of annual re-certification process to ensure accurate annual tenant certification in accordance with property-specific funding program requirements.
• Attend site audits and inspections conducted by regulatory agencies or investors as assigned.
• Provides guidance and conducts training to site property management staff regarding rules and regulations of funding sources, federal programs and NAC policy and processes to ensure tenant file compliance.
• Attends and completes all assigned Tax Credit, HOME and other necessary training courses to maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Complete pre-move in inspections of vacant units to ensure readiness for occupancy.
• Responsible for preliminary review of all application and annual certification paperwork based on specific program compliance guidelines for assigned properties. Placing particular emphasis on more complex files involving multiple income sources, including self-employment, with a higher level of detail.
• Assists in gathering documentation and completion of annual City, State, Federal, and other funding source compliance reporting.
• Provides guidance and training on the use of the property management system (OneSite).
• Assists in updating and maintaining NAC property waitlist.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with all policy/processes and funding regulations for assigned work-force housing (affordable) properties within NAC’s portfolio.
• Assist in the lease up of new properties to provide needed support to ensure our mission of housing urban Native Americans, while maintaining Fair Housing practices.
• Conducts on-site tenant file internal audits and provides recommendations for corrective actions to bring files into compliance.

Requirements

• Experience in reviewing and completing complex household certifications (i.e. multiple revenue streams and/or student households)
• Ability and motivation to meet deadlines.
• Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to follow processes.
• Ability to prioritize completion of certification file review and approval while ensuring files are reviewed within a 72-hour period.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal housing regulations and property management.
• Knowledge and proficiency with various computer software programs such as Microsoft Office suite. Proficiency with industry standard software applications such as RealPage preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with and knowledge of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program, HUD housing funding programs, rental subsidy programs, and other various affordable housing funding sources.
• Able to sit, stand walk with/ without accommodations.
• Must have and maintain reliable transportation and meet all AZ State insurance requirements (site travel is required)
• High School graduate or GED
• Ability to demonstrate diplomacy when addressing noncompliance with staff, applicants and residents.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within established deadlines.
• Experience working with properties that are mixed income (i.e. have market rate units in addition to tax credit units) with understanding managing 140% over-income household within the established set-asides
• Ability to prioritize, be resourceful and manage changing priorities.
• Comprehensive understanding of Section 42 (LIHTC), HUD HOME & regulations requirements.
• Knowledge of other affordable housing funding programs such as State Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, or FHLB AHP.
• Knowledge of Fair Housing rules/regulations/practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Experience working with the Native American population preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in the affordable housing industry.

Benefits

• Behavioral Health Services: Culturally responsive treatment for mental health and substance use disorders including outpatient therapy, residential programs, and youth services.
• Affordable Housing: Safe, stable, and supportive housing options — from transitional housing to permanent low-income housing.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance