Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Compliance Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of housing compliance including reporting, policy and procedures, and onsite file reviews for Boulder Housing Partners portfolio of projects. This position reports directly to the Compliance Manager and supports the entire property management team with compliance matters working collaboratively with site managers and the entire Leadership Team. The PM team manages about 1600 affordable homes and will expand to 2,100 homes by the end of 2025. The Compliance Specialist is central to the effective operations across all of BHP and supports the implementation of BHP's Strategic Plan with special attention to operational objectives. Primary responsibility will be ensuring BHP is in compliance include but are not limited to Tax Credit, HOME, Project Based Contracts-Sec 8, Project Based Vouchers-Sec 8 and a City of Boulder Local Program. Able to understand use Covenants, LURAs, 8609's and local government regulations. This position is also the primary provider of compliance and property management training for onsite property managers and their staff, Regional Property Managers, and the Director of Property Management. Areas of concern and non-compliance issues will be discussed with the Deputy Director for correction. The individual in this position will follow a work plan provided by the Director of Property Management and the Deputy Director and must be organized, detail-oriented, well-versed in interpreting rules and regulations, and compliance minded.

HIRING RANGE AND BENEFITS: $60,000 - $68,000 annually DOQ Applications will be accepted through May 9, 2025.

WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH US: We know our employees are our most important resource, in addition to rewarding and meaningful work we enjoy: Medical, dental, vision health plans. Retirement benefits that include PERA defined benefit plan plus 401k and 457 plans. Paid life insurance. Employee wellness program. Long term disability 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave. Five paid Summer Fridays off Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training opportunities, and more.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: OCCUPANCY: Monitor tenant files and properties to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations. Ensure there is a secondary review to approve all tenant move-ins for income and program eligibility. Ensure contractors are satisfactorily performing the secondary review as needed and audit their work for compliance. Review move-out files for proper procedures and timely security deposit reimbursement to the tenant. Act as Section 504 Agency Officer, if needed, for issues regarding Reasonable Accommodations and accessibility issues. Ensure all applications, forms and leases, are compliant with Federal, State and Local landlord-tenant laws, and with program requirements. Monitor federal and state laws regarding the Violence Against Women Act, Tax Credit Program, and other governing regulatory developments related to affordable housing and incorporate changes into policy and procedure. Ensure Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan and required plans are up to date and available. Ensure annual recertifications are completed timely by pulling reports and sending reminders as needed. Prepare annual compliance reports for funding agencies and other entities as required and create a schedule to ensure all reports are submitted timely. Ensure LIHTC properties are in incompliance with all LURA terms. Review voucher adjustments. Reconcile the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP). Monitor EIV Compliance including TRACS submissions. Review the waiting list of all properties for compliance. Conduct regular on-site file reviews. Work with site staff to correct file deficiencies. Verify the accuracy of electronic records prior to any file review submission. Be present for all file reviews and compliance audits. Work with on-site mana ement to correct findings and prepare a response. Jointly create and maintain a master calendar to ensure all reporting to the appropriate agencies and/or asset managers are completed and delivered by the required deadlines. Review all regulatory agreements prior to lease-ups and ensure lease up is performed in accordance with all rules and regulations. Provide Regional Property Manager and on-site Property Manager with lease-up support as needed. Be knowledgeable in the areas of Fair Housing laws: Federally, the State of Colorado and the City of Boulder. Be knowledgeable in Landlord Tenant Law. Other duties as assigned. CONSULTATION: 1. Provide Property Management Team with advice and information regarding property operations, compliance, leasing, legal documents, legal processes and other aspects of tenant relations and property management. 2. Monitor overall portfolio performance in regard to timeliness and accuracy of reporting. 3. Provide Director of Property Management and Deputy Director with insight and advice on issues related to property operations and portfolio performance. 4. Provide background for Regional Property Managers and the Director of Property Management on staff performance issues. TRAINING: 1. Inform property management team of all external compliance training available. 2. Create and maintain master calendar of all completed internal and external training workshops, classes, and seminars for all property management staff.