Compliance Specialist

REDWOOD HOUSING • Seattle, WA

8d • $30 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist supports the Regional Compliance Manager by managing the day-to-day workflow of file reviews and ensuring timely, accurate processing across assigned properties. The role assists site teams with eligibility rules, required documentation, and program-specific compliance requirements, helping maintain review turnaround, documentation integrity, and compliance accuracy. It is suited to someone experienced in preparing HUD and LIHTC certifications, calculating income, assets, and allowable expenses, reviewing supporting documents, communicating professionally, and managing deadlines. The position requires working effectively with little supervision in a dynamic, fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

The position is based in Washington State and requires up to 50% travel, primarily to properties in the greater Seattle–Tacoma area, with additional travel to other Washington locations and occasional travel to Spokane or elsewhere nationwide. Employees must have a valid driver’s license, access to a reliable personal vehicle, and meet company driving requirements. Business mileage and approved travel expenses are reimbursed according to company policy and applicable law. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of affordable housing occupancy compliance experience demonstrating knowledge of initial and annual certification processes, household income calculations for eligibility, and annual funder reporting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficiency in compliance activities required by Section 42 Tax Credits, HUD, and public funding.
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Spectrum Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P), or equivalent certification; certification may be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Familiarity with EIV policies and procedures.
• Ability and flexibility to travel to different locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and insurance; access to a reliable personal vehicle for business travel and compliance with company driving requirements.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Legal qualification to work in the U.S. and meet I-9 guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with RealPage OneSite software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine file reviews, primarily of annual and interim recertifications, and assist with move-in, interim recertification, and unit-transfer reviews as needed.
• Track and verify prompt upload of complete recertification files to OneSite and ensure digital copies are retained for compliance and recordkeeping.
• Generate and review assigned portions of EIV and LIHTC reports, ensuring site teams complete required documentation accurately and fully.
• Monitor annual recertification deadlines, including required notices.
• Guide site staff on eligibility, income, asset and expense calculations, and required forms and documentation.
• Assist with site training as directed by supervisors, reinforcing compliance policies, file standards, and program rules.
• Support the Senior Compliance Specialist in preparing and reviewing resident eligibility files for external audits by funders, state agencies, investors, and other monitoring entities.
• Participate as a member of the Property Management team, troubleshoot issues, and suggest or initiate procedural changes as needed.
• Compile data and assist the supervisor with monthly distribution to property owners, site staff, syndicators, state housing entities, and reviewing agencies; review data for accuracy and noncompliance issues.
• Assist with preparation for annual management reviews conducted by state housing agency representatives, owner representatives, and compliance monitoring agencies.
• Assist with in-house onsite or remote file audits, document discrepancies or inconsistencies in the application of policy or regulations, explain findings to staff, and direct staff on corrections within policy guidelines.
• Assist with initial lease-up of Housing Credit communities by reviewing applications, determining household eligibility, and ensuring required documentation is provided and filed before move-in.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable LIHTC rules, Section 8 regulations, HUD handbooks and guidance, EIV notices, HUD memos, and HUD Listserv announcements.

Benefits

• Medical benefits with more than 90% of premiums covered; option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage for employees.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED