Compliance Specialist

OKLAHOMA CITY HOUSING AUTHORITY•Oklahoma City, OK

22d•$42,012 - $63,018•Hybrid

About The Position

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations for housing programs. This role is directly responsible to the Compliance Manager. The Compliance Specialist ensures programs are in compliance with all Public Housing (PH), Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Project Based Voucher (PBV) and Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and applicable policies and guidelines. They perform audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, clearly and adequately documenting and reporting on audit/review findings and providing instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified. The role also involves assisting program staff/supervisors with compliance issues, providing technical assistance, responding to inquiries, communicating new compliance policies, and attending affordable housing compliance training sessions to stay current on policy and regulatory changes. Additionally, the Compliance Specialist assists with the timely submission of annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports, required record maintenance, and ensures compliance with Affordable Housing program grant applications, reports, and correspondence. This includes reviewing Federal Regulations, interpreting the Code of Federal Regulations, and compiling necessary reports. The role may also involve other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
A minimum of three years experience working on supportive service programs designed for typically underserved populations.
Considerable and successful experience in administering similar programs and grants.
Familiarity and experience with basic computer principles and usage.
Ability to work independently, have a good sense of priorities, and be willing to use initiative.
Ability to work with the disadvantaged and general public.
Ability to retain proprietary information as confidential.
Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.
Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to read and write written correspondence, read and post ledgers, and work with computerized reports, code books, plans, etc.
Ability to communicate clearly with others by telephone and in person.
Physical range of motion and coordination for extensive filing and work with client files.

Nice To Haves

College course work in bookkeeping or a similar combination of education/experience.
Knowledge of Federal programs.
Ability to interpret Federal Regulations and apply information.
Prior supervisory experience in related field.

Responsibilities

Ensures programs are in compliance with all Public Housing (PH), Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Project Based Voucher (PBV) and Project Based Rental Assistance (PBRA), and applicable policies and guidelines.
Performs audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.
Clearly and adequately document and report on audit/review findings and provides instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified.
Assist program staff/supervisors who have compliance issues to correct and complete requirements for compliance and close out files.
Provides technical assistance to program staff and responds to inquiries regarding program issues and concerns.
Communicate new compliance policies to program staff and insure proper implementation.
Attend affordable housing compliance training sessions on regular basis and stay current on all policy and regulatory changes.
Assist with timely submission on all annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports and required record maintenance.
Ensure compliance with Affordable Housing program grant applications, grant-required reports and correspondence.
Reviews Federal Regulations, interprets Code of Federal Regulations, compiles necessary reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.