Housing Examiner

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency’s Office of Program Compliance monitors more than 1,600 rental properties throughout Ohio to ensure properties are maintained satisfactorily and comply with applicable federal and state affordable-housing program requirements. The office also provides training to owners and managers of rental projects on basic and advanced issues.

The Housing Examiner travels throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections and completes file inspections and audits in the field or office. The role reviews tenant files for income and household-composition requirements under multiple affordable-housing funding guidelines. Duties may be performed anywhere in Ohio. A state vehicle is available for work-related field travel. During the first year, examiners train with experienced staff, and their work schedule depends on the staff member with whom they are assigned.

Field work is physically demanding and includes inspecting building interiors and exteriors, climbing stairs, opening and closing windows, stooping to look inside ovens, and walking around building exteriors in varying seasonal weather. Candidates must possess or be in the candidacy period for one of the specified housing compliance credentials and provide proof with their application.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated minimum qualification pathways: 12 months of experience as a Housing Examiner Trainee (67351); or 30 months of experience in affordable housing or the tax credit industry; or completion of an undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, or public administration plus 6 months of experience in affordable housing or the tax credit industry; or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Possess or be in the candidacy period for one of these professional credentials: Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC), or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS).
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Attach proof of the required credential to the application.
• Undergo a criminal background check if selected as the final candidate.

Responsibilities

• Travel throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections of properties.
• Complete file inspections and audits in the field or in the office.
• Review tenant files for income and household-composition requirements under multiple affordable-housing funding guidelines.
• Inspect building interiors and exteriors, including climbing stairs, opening and closing windows, stooping to look inside ovens, and walking around building exteriors.
• Ensure monitored properties comply with applicable affordable-housing program requirements and are maintained satisfactorily.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
• Optional deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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