Affordable Housing Certification Specialist

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • $45,760 PA - $52,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Certification Specialist will support site staff and cover vacant positions, fulfilling compliance duties. Responsibilities include assisting with certifications, audit preparation, and corrections as assigned. The role involves conducting certification interviews, gathering eligibility documents, and ensuring accuracy. Key duties include timely processing of certification files, maintaining positive communication, updating tracking systems, and assisting with new construction lease-ups. Overnight and air travel may be required, and flexibility in adjusting priorities is essential. The specialist must enforce community rules and regulations, comply with Fair Housing Laws, and maintain a professional image.
Must have:
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience with affordable housing programs and regulatory compliance (LIHTC, HUD, USDA-RD, etc.)
  • Experience with rent, income, and utility allowance adjustments
  • High School diploma or equivalency
  • Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Apps)
  • Valid unrestricted United States Driver's License
Good to have:
  • College degree in a relatable field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Affordable Housing/Tax Credit certification (C3P, HCCP, etc.)
Perks:
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits packages
  • Employee-only employer-paid health plan
  • Ongoing training
  • Opportunities for career growth

Job Details

Company Description

Multifamily Property Management

Job Description

The Certification Specialist will be a support to site staff and at times cover for vacant positions and/or absent site employees while fulfilling compliance duties. The Certification Specialist will be responsible for assisting with certifications, audit preparation or corrections as assigned by the Regional Portfolio Manager or Community Director (if
applicable) and provide support to the site staff.

• Property Name: Golden 1 Apartments
• 520 Brinkby Ave, Reno, NV 89509, USA
• Full-Time
• Unit Count: 159
• Driving a site-owned golf cart is a requirement for this role. Since driving a site-owned golf cart is a requirement for this role; a valid unrestricted United States Driver's License will be required.

Pay: $22 - $25 / Hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assist with the property program compliance requirements including timely annual certification process and agency reports and responses, as assigned.
  2. Responsible for conducting applicant/resident certification interviews, gathering all eligibility documents including verifications and completing and submitting the files to the third-party auditor with a high level of accuracy for quick approval.
  3. Timely processing of certification files.
  4. Maintain positive, professional and effective communication with onsite staff, Portfolio Managers and Compliance team members.
  5. Keep immediate supervisor informed of work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
  6. Timely update of assigned internal tracking systems.
  7. Provide timely response to Community Director, Portfolio Manager, Compliance Specialist and Compliance Director.
  8. Assist during the initial qualifying process of NEW construction lease-up properties, Re-syndications and/or acquisition/rehab of existing properties, as assigned.
  9. Overnight and air travel may be required.
  10. Must be flexible to adjust priorities and assigned properties.
  11. Other
    1. Consistently and fairly enforce community rules and regulations, FPI Standard Operating Procedures.
    2. Comply with all Fair Housing Laws and FPI policies and procedures.
    3. Promote a professional image by adhering to FPI Management's Dress Code Policy.
    4. Conduct displayed must be of a professional manner when communicating with employees, residents, prospective residents, clients, vendors, and guests while representing FPI Management.
    5. Responsible for meeting all training requirements for the position (Grace Hill, Safety Meetings, etc.).
    6. Perform any and all functions as directed by the supervisor, including special project assistance.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with affordable housing programs and layering, and regulatory compliance in one or more programs such as: LIHTC, HUD programs (Project Based Section 8, Section 236, PRAC, 811 PRA), USDA-Rural Development (515), HCD, HOME Funds and Bonds. Must also have experience with rent, income and utility allowance adjustments and updates.
  • High School diploma or equivalency certificate required. College degree in a relatable field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in the field of property management.
  • Affordable Housing/Tax Credit certification, preferred (C3P, HCCP, HCP-E, COS, TCS, CPO, FHC, NAHP, NAHPe, SCHM, etc.).
  • Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing in English.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Office, Google Apps, property management-related software, email, internet).

Skills Required:

  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Customer Service
  • Google Mail (GMail)
  • G-Suite (Google)
  • Internet Use

Additional Information

ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Embracing and exemplifying our HEART core values and incorporating them into every task performed and every interaction with clients, supervisors, team members, colleagues, residents, vendors, etc.
  • Positive influencing, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.

Why look at FPI for your next career step? We are one of the largest third-party 100% fee-managed Property Management companies in the nation, an industry leader in both the Conventional and Affordable Housing spaces, managing over 850 communities (~150,000 units) across the country, and employing ~3,500 team members. We offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages (employee-only employer-paid plan available), ongoing training, and plenty of opportunities to grow your career. Come join Team FPI!

EEO/EVerify Statements

FPI Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. FPI Management participates in the E-Verify program.

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