Bilingual Multifamily Compliance Specialist (Spanish)

Harbor Group; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & bonuses

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off & 10+ holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability

Job summary

Harbor Group Management Company is seeking a Bilingual Multifamily Compliance Specialist (Spanish) in Silver Spring, MD. This role ensures regulatory compliance across properties under affordable housing programs, working with Regional Managers, operations, and the compliance team to review certifications, complete recertifications, and prepare for audits.

The ideal candidate has at least two years in affordable housing, bilingual English/Spanish abilities, and proficiency with MRI or Yardi.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least two years of affordable housing experience, including tax credit (LIHTC), Section 8, and other low-income housing programs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of affordable program income certification and recertification requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs require.
• Industry certification such as TCS, HCCP, SHCM, COS, CPO, BOS, or equivalent.
• Experience working in MRI or Yardi.

Responsibilities

• Review new applicant certifications for completeness, accuracy, and program eligibility before move-in approval.
• Complete annual and interim recertification paperwork within program deadlines for all assigned communities.
• Verify household income, asset, and student status documentation against program requirements and calculate eligibility.
• Maintain resident files so they are audit-ready at any time, with required verifications, signatures, and supporting documentation in place.
• Track certification due dates across the assigned portfolio and elevate at-risk files to the Regional Manager before deadlines are missed.
• Monitor assigned communities for ongoing compliance with property program requirements.
• Conduct in-house file audits and resolve findings ahead program review.
• Support the compliance set-up of newly acquired or newly assigned affordable communities, including file conversion and program documentation.
• Ensure established HGMC policies and procedures are followed at the site level and flag gaps to the Regional Manager.
• Prepare documentation and file samples requested by the Regional Manager or property manager.
• Provide hands-on support to Property Managers and Assistant Property Managers with file processing, resident correspondence, and certification follow-up.
• Partner with the Regional Manager and Property Manager to coordinate affordable program training for on-site teams.
• Serve as the day-to-day resource for site teams on income calculation, verification, and program eligibility questions.
• Travel to assigned communities to complete file work, deliver training, and support audit preparation.
• Complete additional administrative duties as directed by the Regional Manager or Property Manager.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports covering move-ins, recertifications, and program status as required.
• Partner with the Resident Services department on resident follow-up and program referrals.
• Communicate certification requirements and timelines to residents clearly and respectfully, in English and Spanish.
• Document certification activity in MRI or Yardi so community records stay current and accurate.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Evenings & weekends willingness

On-site collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MRI

Yardi

Job description

Bilingual Multifamily Compliance Specialist (Spanish)

Peppertree Farm, 14120 Weeping Willow Dr., Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, September 4, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Harbor Group Management Company is a multi-billion dollar real estate investment and property management firm. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate, goal oriented, creative individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit and great communication skills. Harbor Group is dedicated to outstanding customer service and providing exquisite living experience for our residents.

Multifamily Compliance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: The Multifamily Compliance Specialist ensures regulatory compliance across properties participating in affordable housing programs, including LIHTC, HOME, HUD, Section 8, and County Affordable initiatives. This role collaborates with Regional Managers, the Operations Team, and the Compliance Department to ensure policies are followed, and property-level compliance is maintained. The specialist is responsible for reviewing certifications, completing re-certifications, and preparing for audits while helping guide onsite teams in understanding compliance procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by Harbor Group Management Company.

Certification & File Management

• Review new applicant certifications for completeness, accuracy, and program eligibility before move-in approval.
• Complete annual and interim recertification paperwork within program deadlines for all assigned communities.
• Verify household income, asset, and student status documentation against program requirements and calculate eligibility.
• Maintain resident files so they are audit-ready at any time, with required verifications, signatures, and supporting documentation in place.
• Track certification due dates across the assigned portfolio and elevate at-risk files to the Regional Manager before deadlines are missed.

Program Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Monitor assigned communities for ongoing compliance with property program requirements.
• Conduct in-house file audits and resolve findings ahead program review.
• Support the compliance set-up of newly acquired or newly assigned affordable communities, including file conversion and program documentation.
• Ensure established HGMC policies and procedures are followed at the site level and flag gaps to the Regional Manager.
• Prepare documentation and file samples requested by the Regional Manager or property manager.

On-Site Support & Training

• Provide hands-on support to Property Managers and Assistant Property Managers with file processing, resident correspondence, and certification follow-up.
• Partner with the Regional Manager and Property Manager to coordinate affordable program training for on-site teams.
• Serve as the day-to-day resource for site teams on income calculation, verification, and program eligibility questions.
• Travel to assigned communities to complete file work, deliver training, and support audit preparation.
• Complete additional administrative duties as directed by the Regional Manager or Property Manager.

Reporting & Resident Coordination

• Prepare and submit compliance reports covering move-ins, recertifications, and program status as required.
• Partner with the Resident Services department on resident follow-up and program referrals.
• Communicate certification requirements and timelines to residents clearly and respectfully, in English and Spanish.
• Document certification activity in MRI or Yardi so community records stay current and accurate.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• At least two years of affordable housing experience, including tax credit (LIHTC), Section 8, and other low-income housing programs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Working knowledge of affordable program income certification and recertification requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs require.
• Industry certification such as TCS, HCCP, SHCM, COS, CPO, BOS, or equivalent.
• Experience working in MRI or Yardi.

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WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Salaries & Bonuses
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 10+ Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Wellness Perks
• FinFit Financial Wellness Program
• Legal Resources
• Employee Apartment Discount
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer & Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Recognition & Awards

Benefit eligibility will be determined at the time of hire. Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, hours worked, and other qualifying criteria.

Veteran Friendly
This pre-employment application will be given every consideration, but its receipt does not imply that the applicant will be employed. Each question should be answered in a complete and accurate manner as no action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered.

Harbor Group Management is proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Peppertree Farm, 14120 Weeping Willow Dr., Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America