Compliance Specialist

Housing Opportunities Commission; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 64,696 - 106,136; Full time

Job summary

Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) in Montgomery County seeks a Compliance Specialist to oversee federal, state and local housing program compliance across our Housing Resources, Resident Services and Property Management divisions.

You will review Davis-Bacon certified payrolls, manage a portfolio of 800+ units, participate in audits, provide data analyses, prepare reports and trainings, and recommend corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in federally subsidized affordable housing programs or a compliance role.
• Experience with internal audit processes or continuous risk assessment, planning and reporting.
• LIHTC and HCV certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of at least 800 units and monitor compliance reporting.
• Perform site visits and participate in external audits to ensure program compliance.
• Review data to ensure federal, state and local program compliance across divisions.
• Provide recommendations for corrective action and development of new procedures.
• Prepare reports, documents, and written correspondence; provide quarterly trainings.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Compliance Specialist:

The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC) was established in 1974 to better respond to the County's need for affordable housing. HOC is authorized to acquire, own, lease, and operate housing; to provide for the construction or renovation of housing; obtain financial assistance from any public or private source to assist its housing activities; and arrange for social services, resident services and daycare.

Job Description:

The Compliance Specialist will serve as an inter-agency consultant on compliance-related matters. This person will review to ensure compliance of Davis-Bacon certified payrolls and review and render decisions for customer Reasonable Accommodation requests. Oversee a property portfolio of at least 800 units. Will manage and monitor compliance reporting, investigate, follow up, and follow through on matters that may arise within assigned portfolio. Perform site visits and participate in external agency audits to ensure program property compliance. Will review customer data to ensure Federal, State and Local program compliance for the Housing Resources, Resident Services and Property Management divisions. Will compile data/statistics, prepare reports, documents, and written correspondence. Provide recommendations for corrective action for Federal, State and Local housing programs. Provide recommendations for development of new procedures. Provide quarterly trainings. Will perform other related duties as required.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee a property portfolio of at least 800 units
• Manage and monitor compliance reporting, investigate, follow up, and follow through on matters that may arise within assigned portfolio
• Perform site visits and participate in external agency audits to ensure program property compliance
• Review customer data to ensure Federal, State and Local program compliance for the Housing Resources, Resident Services and Property Management divisions
• Provide recommendations for corrective action for Federal, State and Local housing programs. Provide recommendations for development of new procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of experience in federally subsidized affordable housing programs such as Housing Choice Voucher, Tax Credit or other subsidized housing program; Program Certification preferred; or

at least three years' experience in a compliance function with exposure to internal audit processes or continuous risk assessment procedures to include planning, scheduling, reporting and continuous review.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field

Licenses and Certification:

• LIHTC and HCV certifications must be obtained within six months from the date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to subsidized housing
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment
• Must be accurate, detail-oriented, and can meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people of varied backgrounds
• Perform other related duties as assigned

*Grade 21 - Min:$64,696 / Mid:$85,416 / Max:$106,136 | Salary determined by departmental budget - Offer commensurate with experience.

HOC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. HOC promotes a drug-free workplace.

HOC conducts criminal background checks, employment reference checks, and where applicable, reviews driving records to determine employment suitability. Selected applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Employment is contingent upon drug and alcohol test results.