SCOPE:

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations for housing programs.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Directly responsible to the Director of Affordable Housing.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

Provides overall direction and supervision of day-to-day Affordable and Public Housing programs are in compliance with all applicable policies and guidelines.  Supervise the Assistant Compliance Specialist, Public Housing Intake/Recertification Supervisor and their supporting staff members.

Performs audits/management-occupancy reviews for assigned housing programs to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.

Review and monitor data submitted to the various HUD databases to ensure compliance with HUD data reporting requirements.

Process monthly transmission of HAP Vouchers to HUD’s Tenant Rental Assistance Certification System (TRACS) for Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) properties.

Clearly and adequately document and report on audit/review findings and provides instructions on appropriate corrective actions when non-compliance issues are identified.

Provide assistance to other programs staff/supervisors who have compliance issues to correct and complete requirements for compliance and close out files.

Provides technical assistance to program staff and responds to inquiries regarding program issues and concerns.

Develops, maintains and revises forms, procedures, as needed to improve the accuracy of and effectiveness of the various processes used to maintain program compliance.

Communicate new compliance policies and data entry requirements to program staff and ensure proper implementation.

Attend affordable and Public Housing compliance training sessions on a regular basis and stay current on all policy and regulatory changes.

Ensures timely submission on all annual and/or periodic tax credit compliance reports and required record maintenance.

Ensure compliance with CEC program grant applications, grant-required reports, Public Housing rules and correspondence. 

Reviews Federal Regulations, interprets Code of Federal Regulations, compiles necessary reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment as well as field environment. Possible exposure to inclement weather, dusty, dirty, noisy, mechanical hazards, noxious fumes, paints and solvents and unsanitary conditions. Stress due to volume, emergencies and time schedules.

This position is eligible to telework. Individual approval is subject to Personnel Policy requirements.