Traveling Recertification Specialist (C&L - Affordable Housing Compliance)

Pratum Companies•Gaithersburg, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pratum Compliance and Leasing division is a professional, fast-paced, collaborative organization, seeking to expand by providing consulting services in the apartment industry. On-site quality service is our goal, and we are committed to helping our team members accomplish it with any available tools and resources at hand. This position is responsible for providing certification, recertification, and leasing for assigned residential multifamily apartment communities. This role will require travel throughout Pratum's portfolio nationwide as well as in support of other third party management clients. As a Traveling Recertification Specialist at our company, you will be responsible for performing core responsibilities to meet company objectives, working closely with tenants and applicants. Your duties will include completing various projects at an on-site level, effective communication with our clients, building effective relationships and transmitting information to coworkers and managers using multiple platforms. Our organization is looking for innovative, goal-oriented individuals who can demonstrate the ability to prioritize their responsibilities effectively, so we are seeking experienced employees who can work both independently and in teams. This job is for individuals who can work under strict deadlines and under pressure. Our agents will ensure management complies with Local, State and Federal rules and regulations.

Requirements

Impeccable customer service skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must have a minimum two (2) years recertification experience
Have the ability to multi-task within time constraints
Must have excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Property Management Software and Internet literate
Have a full understanding of the requirements for HUD and LIHTC programs
Prior LIHTC recertification experience is necessary
Strong understanding of the HUD 4350, experience with the 236 program and their CPO
Section 8 experience A MUST
Tax Credit experience A MUST
Public Housing experience A MUST
Candidates must be flexible to travel weekly as required.
This role requires that the candidate live within ~30-45 minutes of a major metropolitan airport, preferably in the mid-Atlantic (e.g. DC, MD, VA, WV, PA, DE, NC, SC), northeast (e.g. NJ, NY), midwest (e.g. IN, OH, IL, KY, KS), south (e.g. TX, FL, OK, AR).
Reliable transportation for regional travel is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

preference for professional certification(s) such as Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Tax Credit Specialist (TCS), or any of the industry HUD and LIHTC designations required- Section 8 or Public Housing is acceptable
Bilingual English/Spanish is desired

Responsibilities

Leasing and processing applications following on-site client policies and procedures
Assist with move-ins/move-outs
Complete Annual and Interim recertifications, including: Scheduling and administering resident interviews, Coordinating on-site data collections and processing of resident information, Scheduling resident recertification interviews, Insuring proper calculation of income, assets, rent levels, etc., Coordinating apartment inspections for recertification's
Maintaining resident files in accordance with company policy & regulatory agency policy
Rehabilitation, brand new lease-ups, and re-syndication processes
Assisting management to prepare for state audits
Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities assigned as needed