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Property Management Compliance Specialist

Vancouver Housing Authority • Full-time • Vancouver, Washington, United States • $34 - $51 / hour • 1w ago

Property Management Compliance Specialist

Location: Vancouver, WA

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: $33.86/hr-$50.79/hr

About the Employer

At the Vancouver Housing Authority (VHA), we work closely with local governments and other community partners throughout Clark County to address issues of affordable housing and homelessness and help families break the cycle of poverty. We provide affordable housing and housing assistance to low-income residents in Clark County.

Role Summary

Are you passionate about ensuring housing compliance while making a positive impact on communities? We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Property Management Compliance Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in the management of reporting and compliance, particularly in relation to HUD regulations outlined in HUD 4350.3, while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our subsidized housing programs.

What You'll Do

Manage reporting and compliance related to HUD regulations as stated in the HUD 4350.3 with regard to subsidized housing occupancy, management, recertification, EIV, MOR, and REAC inspections.
Audit move-in files and recertifications to ensure accuracy, completeness, and eligibility; 100% of move-in files and approximately 40% of recertification files.
Assist Property Management staff with policy, procedures, and documents and update as needed to ensure ongoing compliance with LIHTC and HUD Multifamily.
Assure that resident selection, leasing, and waiting lists are in compliance with all laws. Assure that the policies are correct for each program as set by HUD. Establish and implement a standardized tenant screening process and a tenant appeals process for VHA-managed properties.
Review and approve/deny Reasonable Accommodations, transfers, and other special requests from tenants for VHA-managed properties.
Coordinate and facilitate staff training related to HUD regulations as stated in the HUD 4350.3 regarding subsidized housing occupancy, management, re-certification, EIV, MOR, and REAC inspections.
Submit monthly TRACS for HUD Multifamily properties for monthly subsidy payments.
Interpret and resolve discrepancies in resident ledgers and provide support around other basic accounting functions.
Facilitate EIV training and compliance. Maintain continued access for property management staff.
Keep Compliance Manager informed by regular written reports and ad hoc meetings.
Train and assist Property Management on-site staff related to VHA policies and procedures; HUD policies and procedures; LIHTC policies and procedures; computer software processes.

Required Qualifications

BA in business, finance, accounting, or related subject or at least 4 years of related experience in property management or related environment.
Experience working within HUD, Section 8, low-income housing tax credits, and other affordable housing requirements.
Working knowledge of Fair Housing Laws so that policies and actions are administered in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws.
Thorough understanding through experience, education, and certification of all HUD regulations as stated in the HUD 4350.3 with regard to subsidized housing occupancy, management, recertification, EIV, and MOR and REAC Inspections.
Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms with a diverse population.
Must have a valid driver's license and meet VHA auto insurance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in tax credit and bond compliance strongly preferred.

Benefits

In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full wage range for this position is $33.86 - $50.79 per hour. The starting salary is determined by the role's required qualifications and the candidate's relevant experience.
Full-time, non-exempt position, working in-office Monday - Friday.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Benefits package also includes 5.58% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company-paid holidays, and generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual.
Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority, please visit our website at www.vhausa.com. Please note that those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VHA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, political ideology, honorably discharged veteran, or military status.

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