Compliance Specialist

Chicago Housing Authority • Chicago, IL

29d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Compliance Specialist works to ensure that CHA adheres to all relevant
federal, state, and local regulations that impact internal and external
obligations. This position will focus on maintaining compliance with guidelines
for affordable housing programs, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC), Section 8, HOME, Public Housing, RAD PBV assisted housing programs. The
specialist will monitor housing operations, review tenant and program files, and
ensure all necessary reports and documentation are accurate, and that they
inform decisions around compliance initiatives, broad scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in affordable housing compliance, public housing, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local affordable housing programs.
• Experience with HUD programs (e.g., Section 8, LIHTC) and tax credit compliance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of affordable housing regulations, policies, and industry standards.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and housing management software (e.g., Yardi).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented and proactive in identifying and solving problems.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in affordable housing compliance (e.g., Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Public Housing Manager (PHM), or equivalent) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proactively work with CHA Property Office to identify actual or potential compliance issues at existing CHA properties.
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and guidelines affecting affordable housing and ensure that policies reflect those changes.
• Conduct internal inspections and audits of affordable housing properties to assess compliance with safety, quality, and program standards.
• Maintain thorough and organized records of compliance activities, audits, inspections, and any issues or corrective actions taken.
• Serve as a resource for staff questions related to affordable housing regulations, tenant eligibility, income verification, and other compliance matters.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of compliance procedures and recommend improvements as needed.
• Assist with compliance-related performance reviews and assessments of housing programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
• Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Parking Transit
• Prepaid Legal Services
• Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
• Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level