Housing Compliance Specialist - Cleveland, OH

Position Description

This is a hybrid position - you must be able to work from our Cleveland, OH office 2 days a week.

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.

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.

The Specialist works closely with property owners to ensure compliance pursuant to HUD policy. The Compliance Specialist 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.

Your future duties and responsibilities

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:

Ensure 100% of onsite reviews are properly scheduled and performed in compliance with

contractual and client requirements.

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 :

Marketing and Tenant Selection Leasing and Occupancy Rent Determination and Subsidy Request Management of Maintenance Program Response to Safety Concerns Management of Tenant Relations Review of Fair Housing/EEOC policies and procedures Timely and accurate follow-up to ensure adequate responses to close the MOR report. Establish and maintain good relations with owners, residents and their representatives,

neighborhood groups and local governments.

Respond fully and promptly to inquiries and dispatches from Contract Specialists, Quality

Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel and Customer Contact personnel.

Maintain complete and detailed files and provide the Team Leader and/or Manager with data

and records requested in a timely manner.

Successfully complete all required training programs within prescribed period. 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

Must be able to work from our Cleveland, OH office 2 days a week. Associates Degree is required OR must have significant relevant experience in lieu of an

Associates degree to be considered.

3-5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Desire to work in a team environment. Proven ability to accurately and timely complete tasks within the established timelines and

quality standards.

Proven ability to understand, interpret and apply written policies and procedures. Strong customer service skills. Learn from past experiences and apply to future circumstances. Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated and proactive.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $40,800.00 - $74,100.00.

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