Housing Compliance Specialist in San Jose at Roth Staffing Companies in San Jose, California

Job Description:

Ultimate Staffing is currently assisting a client in the San Jose area on their Compliance Specialist position.


Temp


Pay rate: Starting at $30.00/hr


DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:


Under the supervision of the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Specialist will: conduct internal audits of tenant files; approve applications for tenancy; assist in setting and ensuring rent and income levels and utility allowances are properly adhered to and oversee the waitlist management for all sites. This person is also responsible for the coordination of third party compliance audits from stakeholders including but not limited to Federal/State and local government entities, investors, lenders and partners and will oversee corrections and successful closure of audit reports. He or she is responsible for compliance reporting to investors, lenders, partners and other regulating agencies.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:


The following duties are normal for this position but this list is not to be deemed all-encompassing. Other duties may be required and assigned.


Review and offer feedback and/or for correction for all new housing applications within 24-48 hours of receipt from property staff. Track responses.


Complete tenant file audits in a timely manner with accuracy.


Communicate in an effective and clear manner with Client Staff as well as with property investors, lenders, partners and other reporting agencies.


Work together with Regional Manager and property staff in the coordination of external audits.


Place all audit correspondence on the network drive and work with the Regional Managers to make sure corrections are addressed by property staff within deadlines set by auditors.


Prepare and submit all compliance reports to stakeholders timely and accurately.


Track and update compliance calendar as needed.


As new properties are developed; responsible for reviewing final regulatory agreements and adding all reporting requirements to the compliance schedule.


Involved with establishing income, rent limits and utility allowance schedules for all properties in accordance with regulatory agreements.


Perform physical file audit of no less than 20% of each property, annually.


Support property staff in compliance training and be available for questions/information as it pertains to investor/lender guidelines.


Provide all property staff with file set up guidelines (stacking order, cover sheet/dividers) for consistency throughout the portfolio.


Support all Property Management needs in partnership with the Regional and Property manager in all aspect of a rent-up.


Perform other duties as assigned.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field, preferred.


Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Tax Credit Specialist; or ability to attain within six months of hire.


Must have strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis in Excel, intermediate level desired; as well as working knowledge of Microsoft Word.


Must have strong communication skills.


Must have strong math skills and be comfortable with review and analysis of financial and, analysis of simple statistical information.


Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrate the ability to be self-motivated, prioritize multiple projects, and be detail- oriented.


Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.


Previous experience in reviewing Regulatory Agreements - preferred.


Must be able to work well under pressure.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, g