Compliance Specialist

SCOPE:

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations for housing programs.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Directly responsible to the Compliance Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Ensures programs are in compliance with all Public Housing (PH), Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Project Based Voucher (PBV) and Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and applicable policies and guidelines.

Performs audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.

Clearly and adequately document and report on audit/review findings and provides instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified.

Assist program staff/supervisors who have compliance issues to correct and complete requirements for compliance and close out files.

Provides technical assistance to program staff and responds to inquiries regarding program issues and concerns.

Communicate new compliance policies to program staff and insure proper implementation.

Attend affordable housing compliance training sessions on regular basis and stay current on all policy and regulatory changes.

Assist with timely submission on all annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports and required record maintenance.

Ensure compliance with Affordable Housing program grant applications, grant-required reports and correspondence. 

Reviews Federal Regulations, interprets Code of Federal Regulations, compiles necessary reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment as well as field environment. Possible exposure to inclement weather, dusty, dirty, noisy, mechanical hazards, noxious fumes, paints and solvents and unsanitary conditions. Stress due to volume, emergencies and time schedules.

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience. A minimum of three years experience working on supportive service programs designed for typically underserved populations. Considerable and successful experience in administering similar programs and grants.

Familiarity and experience with basic computer principles and usage.  Ability to work independently, have a good sense of priorities, and be willing to use initiative.  Ability to work with the disadvantaged and general public.  Ability to retain proprietary information as confidential.  Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.  Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

DESIRED:

College course work in bookkeeping or a similar combination of education/experience. Knowledge of Federal programs. Ability to interpret Federal Regulations and apply information.  Prior supervisory experience in related field.

PHYSICAL:

Ability to read and write written correspondence, read and post ledgers, and work with computerized reports, code books, plans, etc.  Ability to communicate clearly with others by telephone and in person. Physical range of motion and coordination for extensive filing and work with client files. All physical requirements are evaluated based on the ability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation under the ADA.