Property Compliance Specialist

Property Compliance Specialist

Job Title : Property Compliance Specialist Salary : $28 to $30 per hour

Summary of Responsibilities : The compliance specialist will work at an Avenue5 affordable property (LIHTC). This role will be primarily focused on processing and managing LIHTC application files. The compliance specialist works with all Avenue5 properties and / or properties with an affordable housing component. This role monitors properties that are subject to rent control and HUD-insured loans and supports in developing effective relationships with the various jurisdictional agencies that we partner with. The compliance specialist is responsible for assisting in the integration and setup of new and existing affordable properties.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives : Help train new and existing associates on affordable housing software and various platforms including WSHFC knowledge Help provide training to new associates on applicable processes involved with housing choice vouchers, including posting payment Assist with training on federal, state, and local rent control rules and regulations as applicable to the property Track and manage mandated posters, notices, and certificates for all Avenue5 managed properties. (i.e. annual elevator certificates) Assist with processing leasing applications Assist with following up with applicants, employers, and any necessary party as it relates to completing an application file Assist in leasing efforts and through the resident life cycle Act as the subject matter expert for associates as it relates to affordable housing Provide accurate, thoughtful, and clear communication to all levels of the company, regarding any affordable housing component Assist with ensuring all properties are audit-ready, including auditing third-party suppliers and utility allowances Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience : A high school diploma is required One to two years of administering HUD, LIHTC, Section 8, and Fair Housing rules is required One to two years of experience working at an affordable housing property is required One to two years of property management experience required Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses if assigned

Scheduling : Required to maintain a regular schedule which may also require working outside of business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays

Environment : Exposure to an environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements : Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to :

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency required Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and stoop for extended periods. Talking and expressing or exchanging ideas using the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations sound Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct Ability to tolerate stressful situations Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity : Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.