Compliance Specialist

The Compliance Specialist is responsible, under the direction of the Compliance Manager and/or Director of Compliance to provide key compliance related services for the Related Rentals portfolio, in accordance with regulatory program and agency requirements, all company policy and procedures, and all applicable Fair Housing Laws.

Core Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with program regulatory requirements (e.g. LIHTC, Section 8, Inclusionary Housing, HOME, Tax Credit Bonds, and other programs) , Fair Housing Standards
• Fully process and complete initial certifications, annual recertifications, leases and lease renewals within assigned portfolio – e.g. move-in's, move-out's, transfers. 
• Complete and submit required compliance reports within assigned portfolio
• Participate in all tax credit reviews by outside entities/agencies for properties within assigned portfolio
• Maintain productive resident relations, including processing of additional occupants, transfer processing, sublet processing, etc.
• Develop a full understanding of program related documentation such as Regulatory Agreements, Tenant Selection Plans, Affordable Fair Housing Marketing Plans and practices and update plans accordingly
• May have participation in marketing and leasing functions related to all affordable housing programs and applications, including remarketing assessments, interviewing applicants, and processing appeals
• Review Reasonable Accommodations and manage Reasonable Accommodation log to ensure compliance
• Aides in other compliance leasing activities such as unit showing, lease signing, and subsidy processing
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible to receive discretionary bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.

Anticipated base salary range: $60,000 - $68,000 + Discretionary Bonus 

Actual base salary within the anticipated range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and market factors.

Benefits and features:

• Incentive bonus program
• Training and development programs
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Life & Disability, Paid Time Off, 401(K), Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Recognition & Wellness Programs

• A minimum of one to two years of experience in LIHTC property management required
• Accredited housing certification required: Low lncome Housing Tax Credit
• Knowledge of NYC rent stabilization
• NYS Notary License - Preferred (must be willing to obtain within 3 months)
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience with Yardi, One-Site/Real Page (or other housing software) is a plus 
• Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) is a plus
• Creativity and initiative to work both independently as well as within a team while able to perform in a busy, changing, multi-tasking work environment
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word Office Suite
• Bi-lingual a plus but not mandatory
• Section 8 (voucher or project based) is a plus 

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