Compliance Specialist

SHELTER, Inc.•Concord, CA

59d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Compliance Specialist that will be responsible for ensuring that residential properties under management are in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local occupancy regulations, housing codes, and lease requirements. Under the supervision of the Director of Property, they support communication with regulatory matters, maintains compliance records, and partners cross-functionally with property managers, leasing teams to uphold company standards.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in property management, housing compliance, MOR and REAC, or a related regulatory role.
Working knowledge of Fair Housing laws, HUD regulations, and local occupancy codes.
Proficiency with property management software (Yardi) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey regulatory requirements.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Must successfully pass a criminal background check
Must provide TB test clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with affordable housing programs (LIHTC, Section 8, HOME) strongly preferred.
Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), or similar designation highly desired.
Experience working with government housing agencies highly desired.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, Section 504) preferred.

Responsibilities

Audit lease agreements and tenant files to ensure documentation aligns with occupancy regulations (HUD, Fair Housing Act, local housing ordinances).
Identify and document compliance deficiencies; coordinate corrective action plans with property management teams.
Track inspection schedules and ensure timely resolution of outstanding violations.
Prepare and submit required occupancy and compliance reports to government agencies and internal stakeholders.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of all inspections, violations, corrective actions, and certifications.
Monitor regulatory updates and proactively communicate policy changes to affected teams.
Assist in preparing documentation for third-party audits, HUD reviews, and tax credit compliance reviews (LIHTC, Section 8, HOME, HOPWA, etc.)
Respond to tenant inquiries and complaints related to occupancy and habitability standards.
Coordinate with property management team to ensure proper tenant qualification and move-in/move-out compliance.
Serve as liaison between property staff and regulatory agencies during inspections or investigations.
As directed by manager, conducts compliance training to property management and leasing staff on Fair Housing, occupancy standards, and related regulations.
Assist with standard operating procedures (SOPs) updates for compliance workflows.
Identify process gaps and recommend system or policy improvements to reduce compliance risk and escalate recommendations to manager for approval.

Benefits

18 days of Paid Time Off
15 paid holidays, including your birthday!
100% paid medical insurance (Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross), dental, vision for employees, 50% for your dependents.
100% paid Group Term Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-term disability insurance
Up to $3,000 Tuition Reimbursement a year
403b with SHELTER Inc., matching contribution
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Marketplace
Internal growth opportunities