Compliance Specialist II

Compliance Specialist II The Compliance Specialist II reports directly to the Assistant Compliance Manager and indirectly to the Compliance Manager. The Compliance Specialist II position is nonsupervisory with no direct reports. This position is responsible for conducting on-site Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) at Project-Based Section 8 properties in ten southern California counties and preparing owner responses. This position represents LOMOD and HUD to assure that each property's HUD Assistance Payment (HAP) contract is being administered in compliance with current HUD regulations. This position is the physical link between the owner and LOMOD and provides first-hand technical assistance to the owner/agent. The Compliance Specialist II conducts on-site audits to assess compliance with federal housing regulations. This position requires a high attention to detail, strong knowledge of Section 8 regulations and frequent local travel. Some overnight travel will be required. Responsibilities Conduct on-site audits to assess compliance with federal housing regulations; Review all relevant data related to the on-site audit prior to conducting the MOR; Conduct in depth analysis of documentation to determine compliance with regulations; Compile findings and communicates results; Prepare monitoring documents and reports in accordance with L.A. LOMODs policies, procedures and tools; Review MOR report responses and compose additional information requests or closeout letters; Prepare and mail or email correspondence to owners/agents and HUD; Maintain, input and log every step of each process with accuracy; Enter data into the appropriate Housing and Urban Development (HUD) systems, logs and software; Perform administrative duties such as mileage reports, out of town travel requests and Personal Expense Statements; Complete work professionally, with attention to accuracy; Responsible for the quality of the documents submitted; Maintain a positive working relationship with property owners and agents; Local and overnight travel required; No authorities; Other duties as assigned. Ability to plan and institute procedures for reviewing, analyzing, rating and reporting on compliance with HUD policies and procedures; Strong knowledge of HUD Section 8 policies, procedures, and regulations and ability to understand and interpret other legal documents; Competent with Microsoft Office products, web browsers, basic office machinery, and a solid grasp of basic mathematics; Ability to organize, establish priorities for work, and coordinate multiple deadlines; Meticulous attention to detail and complex guidelines; Ability to compose professional quality documents, letters, and memos; Capable of resolving complex operating problems; Maintain confidentiality of all information gathered on behalf of LOMOD which is not otherwise available to the general public; Accurately interpret and apply program information when providing information to others; Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and schedules and meeting productivity requirements in the face of changes, obstacles or other unexpected events; Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with diverse groups including LOMOD employees, tenants, property owners and agents and community partnerships, some of whose members may be under significant personal stress; Ability to work independently from home with minimal supervision. Associate's Degree or two (2) years of related experience; one (1) year HUD property management or PBCA experience preferred. Must possess a good driving record and valid California class 'C' driver's license. Selected candidate must have or successfully pass Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) exam within 6 months of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr GovernmentJobs.com