Certification Specialist (Multifamily)

Asset Living; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 57,308,160 - 63,038,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer matching

Paid sick days

Company holidays

Job summary

Asset Living seeks a Certification Specialist to support site staff and cover for vacancies while ensuring compliance across affordable housing programs. You will interview applicants, collect eligibility documents, and submit files to third‑party auditors with accuracy for quick approval.

Responsibilities include timely processing of certifications, maintaining communication with supervisors and the Compliance team, and assisting during lease-up or property acquisitions as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience with affordable housing programs and regulatory compliance (LIHTC, HUD, USDA, HOME, etc.).
• High School diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance requirements, annual certifications, and agency reports.
• Conduct applicant/resident certification interviews and gather eligibility documents.
• Process certification files in a timely manner and maintain tracking systems.
• Communicate with onsite staff and Compliance team; escalate issues as needed.
• Support initial qualifying for new construction lease-ups, re-syndications, or acquisitions.

Skills

Affordable housing compliance

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Google Apps

Property management software

Job description

Certification Specialist

The Certification Specialist will be a support to site staff and at times cover for vacant positions and/or absent site employees while fulfilling compliance duties. The Certification Specialist will be responsible for assisting with certifications, audit preparation or corrections as assigned by the Regional Manager or Community Manager (if applicable) and provide support to the site staff.

Position Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with affordable housing programs and layering, and regulatory compliance in one or more programs such as: LIHTC, HUD programs (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA), USDA‑Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds. Must also have experience with rent, income and utility allowance adjustments and updates.
• High School diploma or equivalency certificate required. College degree in a relatable field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in the field of property management.
• Affordable Housing/Tax Credit certification, preferred (C3P, HCCP, HCP‑E, COS, TCS, CPO, FHC, NAHP, NAHPe, SCHM, etc.).
• Valid Driver's License, a good driving record, current motor vehicle insurance which meets State requirements, and an operable vehicle that meets Driving Standards and Personal Vehicle Use policy.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Apps, property management‑related software, email, internet).

Duties And Responsibilities

Job analyses will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal (non-essential) job functions are subject to modification. Nothing in this job analysis restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities for this job.

• Assist with the property program compliance requirements including timely annual certification process and agency reports and responses, as assigned.
• Responsible for conducting applicant/resident certification interviews, gathering all eligibility documents including verifications and completing and submitting the files to the third‑party auditor with a high level of accuracy for quick approval.
• Timely processing of certification files.
• Maintain positive, professional and effective communication with onsite staff, Regional Managers and Compliance team members.
• Keep immediate supervisor informed of work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Timely update of assigned internal tracking systems.
• Provide timely response to Community Manager, Regional Manager, Compliance Specialist and Compliance Director.
• Assist during the initial qualifying process of NEW construction lease‑up properties, Re‑syndications and/or acquisition/rehab of existing properties, as assigned.
• Overnight and air travel may be required.
• Must be flexible to adjust priorities and assigned properties.

Other

• Consistently and fairly enforce community rules and regulations, Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with all Fair Housing Laws and company policies and procedures.
• Promote a professional image by adhering to Management's Dress Code Policy.
• Conduct displayed must be of a professional manner when communicating with employees, residents, prospective residents, clients, vendors, and guests while representing Asset Living.
• Responsible for meeting all training requirements for the position (Grace Hill, Safety Meetings, etc.).
• Perform any and all functions as directed by the supervisor, including special project assistance.
• If the above job duties can be performed remotely, telecommuting status could change if a Reasonable Accommodation as defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is requested and approved, or in temporary response to certain Local, State or National emergencies where physical work locations are shut‑down in accordance with Local, State or Federal lockdown/shelter‑in‑place orders.

Benefits

Our employment offer is accompanied by additional compensation associated with our comprehensive total rewards package, which includes benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, and disability insurance), 401K with employer matching, and commission and performance bonuses, when applicable. Full‑time employees also receive paid sick days and company holidays.

Salary Range

$20 per hour to $22 per hour

This job description is not all‑inclusive. It is merely a guide of expected duties. The employee understands that the job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of their supervisor, an employee may be asked to perform additional duties or take on additional responsibilities without notice. This is a safety‑sensitive position and may be subject to additional compliance requirements.