Recertification Specialist (Property Management)

Horning Brothers Inc; Chillum (MD); On-site; USD 35,101 - 42,443; Full time

Job summary

Horning Brothers Inc. is seeking a Recertification Specialist (Property Management) in Chillum, MD to ensure LIHTC and Section 8 compliance and to coordinate annual recertifications.

The role handles calculating rents and preparing forms, reporting, and maintaining resident files within regulated subsidy programs. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related customer service or admin experience, plus property management familiarity and certifications

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of related experience in customer service or admin support.
• Previous experience in property management.
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), COS or HCCP designation required.
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems.
• Affordable housing knowledge and experience.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong listening skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to use basic office equipment and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications.
• Calculate rents for annual/interim recertification.
• Identify income reporting discrepancies and adjust rents.
• Review files for Section 8/LIHTC eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
• Prepare third-party verification forms.
• Maintain residents’ files and paperwork.
• Investigate income discrepancies.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Customer service

Spanish language

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tax Credit Specialist (TCS)

Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS)

Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP)

Job description

Overview

Recertification Specialist (Property Management) – Chillum, MD

Salary Range: $25.48 To $30.81 Hourly

Position Summary

The Recertification Specialist is responsible for ensuring all Section 8 and LIHTC policies and procedures are followed to ensure program compliance and for coordinating and monitoring annual recertifications. Upon satisfactory completion of the required duties, the Recertification Specialist has ensured timely reporting as required by state and local agencies, completion of forms, and proper procedures have been followed as it relates to LIHTC compliance, subsidy programs, Housing Authority, and Conventional Affordable compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications while conforming to required regulations
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertification
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8/LIHTC eligibility
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications
• Prepare third-party verification forms
• Maintain residents’ files and paperwork
• Investigate and correct income discrepancies
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED is required along with a minimum of 1 year of related experience in customer service or providing administrative and office support
• Previous experience in property management
• Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) designation are required
• Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems
• Affordable housing knowledge and experience
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong listening skills – understand points being made and ask appropriate questions
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining consistent performance
• Ability to use basic office equipment - computer, telephone, printer, copier, Internet
• Ability to be detail oriented

Preferred Qualifications and Requirements

• Spanish speaking highly preferred

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• The person in this role must be able to position him/herself (e.g., kneel, crawl, crouch down) to fulfill the essential functions of the role less than half the time
• The person in this role must be able to spend more than half the time walking
• This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or seated more than half the time)
• This position requires the ability to spend all of the time viewing computer monitors
• This position operates machinery and/or equipment that requires the constant use of hands/fingers/wrists (e.g., typing, sweeping, etc.)
• This position’s work area is climate-controlled more than half the time
• This position requires work outdoors none of the time
• This position is exposed to hazard/chemical materials none of the time
• The person in this position must be able to identify and distinguish between colors all the time
• This position operates heavy machinery none of the time
• The person in this position must be able to maneuver (lift, move, carry, slide, etc.) 15–40 lbs

Travel Requirements

• This position commutes between two to four properties that are close together