Compliance Specialist

Housing Authority of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan, contributions – employees

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Standard Monday–Friday schedule

Job summary

Housing Authority of Shreveport is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure HUD regulations and agency policies are met. The role involves reviewing tenant files, verifying documentation, and ensuring calculations meet program standards.

Responsibilities include tracking errors, maintaining logs, and assisting with audits. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential, with training provided for HUD housing programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in housing, property management, or administrative roles strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of HUD housing programs a plus (training will be provided).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn housing software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Review tenant and applicant files to ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Verify income calculations, rent determinations, and other eligibility factors against HUD and agency guidelines.
• Track and document errors or missing items and notify housing staff for correction.
• Ensure forms and notices are correctly completed and signed.
• Maintain logs or reports of file reviews, errors, and resolutions.
• Assist with file audits and preparation for internal or external monitoring.
• Keep up to date with HUD compliance requirements and notify team of relevant updates.
• Provide administrative support to the compliance and housing departments as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Housing software

Job description

Job Description

The Compliance Specialist provides administrative support to ensure the Housing Authority remains in compliance with HUD regulations and agency policies. This position is primarily responsible for reviewing tenant files, checking documentation for accuracy, and verifying that all required forms and calculations meet program standards. The Compliance Specialist helps maintain the integrity of housing programs by identifying and correcting errors in files before or after processing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review tenant and applicant files to ensure all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Verify income calculations, rent determinations, and other eligibility factors against HUD and agency guidelines.
• Track and document errors or missing items and notify housing staff for correction.
• Ensure forms and notices are correctly completed and signed.
• Maintain logs or reports of file reviews, errors, and resolutions.
• Assist with file audits and preparation for internal or external monitoring.
• Keep up to date with HUD compliance requirements and notify team of relevant updates.
• Provide administrative support to the compliance and housing departments as needed.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in housing, property management, or administrative roles strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of HUD housing programs a plus (training will be provided).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn housing software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan, contributions – employees 6%, employer 8%
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Standard Monday–Friday schedule

Work Location: In person