Housing Examiner

Job Description - Housing Examiner (2600041F) Office of Program Compliance, Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Work Location 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive Suite 300 Columbus, OH 43231 Compensation $30.55 per hour Schedule Full-time; Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill Housing Technical Skills Inspection Principles Regulatory Compliance Accounting and Finance Auditing Housing Professional Skills Attention to Detail Time Management Verbal Communication Written Communication Observation Agency Overview OHFA provides affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans, ranging from rental assistance to homeownership. The Agency’s programs support first‑time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not afford quality housing. OHFA’s Office of Program Compliance monitors more than 1,600 rental properties throughout Ohio, ensuring compliance with IRS, HUD, USDA Rural Housing, HOME Partnership funds, Ohio Housing Trust Funds, ARRA, and state regulations. The Office conducts training for owners and managers of rental projects. Job Description What You’ll Do Travel throughout Ohio to conduct physical compliance inspections of properties in the field. Complete file inspections and audits either in the field or in the office. Review tenant files for income and household composition requirements under multiple affordable housing funding guidelines. For a complete description of the job duties, refer to the Housing Examiner position description. If you are unable to access it, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Position Notes Columbus‑based employees must report to OHFA’s offices at 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, OH 43231. Depending on the time of year, employees will either work in the office 80 % of the time and be in the field 20 % of the time, or work in the field 80 % of the time and be in the office 20 % of the time. The determination of time spent in‑office versus the field will be made by management to ensure required inspections and audits are completed. Duties may be performed anywhere in Ohio, including Columbus, Toledo, Cleveland, Youngstown, Zanesville, Athens, Portsmouth, Cincinnati, and/or Dayton. When working in the field, staff may use a state vehicle for work‑related purposes. Classification Specific Notes During the first year, Housing Examiners train with more experienced staff; their work schedule will depend on the staff member assigned to them. Fieldwork is physically demanding, involving inspections of building interiors and exteriors, climbing stairs, opening windows, stooping to view ovens, and walking around building exteriors. These tasks may occur in all weather conditions. Housing Examiners must obtain and maintain one of the following credentials: Specialist in Housing Credit Management (SHCM), Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP), Novogradac Property Compliance Certification (NPCC), or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS). Candidates who do not possess or are not in the candidacy period for one of the above credentials should apply for the Housing Examiner Trainee posting. Qualifications 12 months experience as a Housing Examiner Trainee and possession or candidacy period for a professional certification (SHCM, HCCP, NPCC, or TCS) and a valid driver’s license. OR 30 months experience in affordable housing, tax credit industry and possession or candidacy period for a professional certification (SHCM, HCCP, NPCC, or TCS) and a valid driver’s license. OR completion of undergraduate core program in accounting, business administration, or public administration; 6 months experience in affordable housing, tax credit industry; possession or candidacy period for a professional certification (SHCM, HCCP, NPCC, or TCS) and a valid driver’s license. OR equivalent of the minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after eligibility period completion Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation Supplemental Information Selection These positions will be filled in accordance with the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association (OCSEA) contract. Internal bargaining unit applicants who applied and were considered for this classification within the past 180 days are not eligible for consideration. Background Requirements Selected candidates will undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically preclude consideration; an individual assessment will be made. External applicants selected for an interview may be required to provide at least three professional references and complete the Supplemental Nepotism Statement. ADA OHFA is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request an ADA reasonable accommodation due to a disability, email DeHavlyn Wainwright. EEO Statement The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, military status, disability, age 40 or older, genetic information, sexual orientation, or status related to pregnancy or parenthood, in accordance with applicable Ohio and federal law and any executive order. Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio maintains a drug‑free workplace that prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39). #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio