Housing Compliance Specialist

Housing Compliance Specialist

CGI Federal's Housing Compliance team that partners with a local public housing authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the provision of affordable housing has an opening for a Housing Compliance Specialist in Cleveland, Ohio, US. The Housing Compliance Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of specified core tasks for a portfolio of multi family housing contracts subsidized under HUD's Project Based Section 8 Housing program. Directly performs specified core tasks as part of a contract administration case management team. Works closely with property owners to ensure compliance pursuant to HUD policy. Also, maintains accurate and complete customer files, logs and schedules. This is an opportunity to join an energetic team with a collaborative management group and work with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties. New team members receive in depth training to prepare them for their role. Additional training and professional development opportunities are also available, both for the affordable housing industry and general business skills.

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks, which includes the following: 1. Ensure 100% of onsite reviews are properly scheduled and performed in compliance with contractual and client requirements. 2. Effectively compile and writes Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) reports detailing specific findings, criteria and corrective actions in the monitoring of project compliance in the following areas: a) Marketing and Tenant Selection b) Leasing and Occupancy c) Rent Determination and Subsidy Request d) Management of Maintenance Program e) Response to Safety Concerns f) Management of Tenant Relations g) Review of Fair Housing/EEOC policies and procedures 1. Timely and accurate follow up to ensure adequate responses to close the MOR report. 2. Establish and maintain good relations with owners, residents and their representatives, neighborhood groups and local governments. 3. Respond fully and promptly to inquiries and dispatches from Contract Specialists, Quality Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel and Customer Contact personnel. 4. Maintain complete and detailed files and provide the Team Leader and/or Manager with data and records requested in a timely manner. 5. Successfully complete all required training programs within prescribed period. 6. Participate in ensuring a fully functional contract administration case management system to meet 100% of the required deadlines and avoid contractual penalties.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:. 3 5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment. Competitive compensation. Comprehensive insurance options. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and Well being programs