Traveling Compliance Specialist

The role

The Traveling Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with all agencies, funding, and regulatory agreements. They help tenants maintain affordable housing through annual certification and recertification across multiple properties.

What you will do

• Develop a schedule for occupancy cycle, unit inspections, apartment availability, interviewing applicants, required verifications/documentation and tenant selection.
• Enforce occupancy policy and procedures in accordance with regulatory agreements.
• Implement initial, interim, and annual lease process for all units.
• Coordinate with the compliance team to ensure subsidy information is appropriately communicated.
• Initiate communication to the compliance team for residents out of compliance with rent or house rules.
• Organize files to support the tracking of all resident related housing court actions.
• Maintain an accurate and orderly system of office records and tenant files.
• Prepare resident move-in packages for the compliance team to review and approve.
• Provide task supervision for maintenance and on-site security as requested by the Property Manager.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) years recertification experience in Project-Based Section 8.
• Advanced knowledge of HUD policies and procedures.
• Proficient in MS Office, HUD EIV/TRACS, and HUD MOR requirements.
• Yardi and RealPage experience required.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates.
• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Accurate with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice to have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• LIHTC experience is a plus.
• Affordable Housing certifications such as AHM, COS, TaCC, HCCP preferred.

Benefits

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health.
• Employer Paid Vision Plans.
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%.
• 12+ paid Holidays.
• 15 days of PTO.
• 7 Sick days.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Nationwide Pet Insurance.
• Disability Insurance.
• Laser Correction Discount.
• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more.

About the company

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. They own and manage a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states.