HOUSING COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is one of several Housing Compliance Officers that monitor state and federally assisted rental properties for compliance with various federal and state laws and guidelines. This position consists of significant travel in Arizona. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Must have the ability to commute and utilize Phoenix office hoteling space as needed.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Requirements

• Sufficient education or job-related experience demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written means.
• Ability to interpret and explain State and Federal regulations including the HOTMA final rule.
• Ability to work amicably with other professionals in the role of providing this service for a State agency.
• A valid Arizona Driver License and acceptable driving record required.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or knowledge of requirements of rental housing financed through the LIHTC Program, HOME, State/National Housing Trust Fund and other public subsidies.
• Prior property management or monitoring experience.
• A certificate of training in the UPCS, NSPIRE, or Housing Quality Standards (HQS).

Responsibilities

• Monitor state and federally assisted rental properties for compliance with various federal and state laws and guidelines.
• Conduct visits to emergency shelters and housing utilized as transitional housing for homeless populations.
• Perform comprehensive physical inspections of residential units to ensure compliance with the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) guidelines.
• Conduct detailed administrative reviews/audits in accordance with the HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act) final rule, verifying property adherence to updated HUD regulations concerning income calculations, asset limits, and verification procedures.
• Follow up all monitoring visits with written reports.
• Participate in training opportunities.
• Assist in the update of compliance materials.
• Review annual reports.
• Maintain organized, complete and accurate monitoring files and database maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed