Compliance Specialist (Southern California - 1522) Hybrid Remote Position

About the position This position is for a full-time Compliance Specialist to work at EAH Corporate in Tarzana, CA. The role will monitor regulatory and company policy compliance and provide support at the EAH Communities located in the Southern California and neighboring regions. Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of experience in multi-regional property management or housing regulatory agency. Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS), Certified Profession of Occupancy (CPO) or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) certification desired. Salary range: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour; hiring range for new employees is generally $28.00 - $36.50 per hour, DOE. Please note an offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate and the current salary level of individuals working at EAH in a similar role. COMPANY OVERVIEW Established in 1968, EAH Housing is one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. EAH develops low-income multifamily housing, manages more than 222 properties throughout in California and Hawai'i, and plays a leadership role in local, regional, and national housing advocacy efforts. EAH Housing puts its core values into action every day as our staff of 700 people serves 25,000 residents in 87 municipalities. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and invest in our employees through extensive training programs. Please visit our www.eahhousing.org to learn more about us, our culture, and how we strive to maintain excellence in everything we do. For immediate consideration, please apply to requisition COMPL004166 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers POSITION OVERVIEW Monitors sites for regulatory and company policy compliance. Provides support at each of the EAH communities with on-site visits, and serves as a help desk for compliance issues. Utilizes knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to affordable multi-family housing development, Housing Tax Credits and HUD programs to evaluate projects and provide assistance to ensure property managers are compliant. Understands and supports EAH's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts quarterly on-site reviews of projects whose funding sources consists of Tax Credit, HUD project based Section 8, Tax Exempt Bonds, AHP, RHCP, CalHFA, CDBG, NEF, MHP and other private and public sources.
• Verifies compliance with rules and regulations of various funding sources, Fair Housing standards and EAH Policies and Procedures.
• Recommends appropriate corrective action to resolve noncompliance; works with manager to correct noncompliance through corrective action.
• Provides compliance-related consultative services to site managers and their administrative staff.
• Identifies trends in noncompliance and recommends corrective action through changes in policies and procedures and training.
• Assists the Compliance Director with implementation of policies, procedures and processes.

Requirements

• Two years' experience in property management or housing regulatory agency; multi-regional property management experience, preferred; and, either COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Profession of Occupancy) and TCS (Tax Credit Specialist; SCS - Site Compliance Specialist or SHCM - Specialist in Housing Credit Management or any related designation) certification.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match.
• We also offer generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule, and work schedule flexibility.
• 15 days of vacation per year (which increases based on years of service)
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Flexible Start Times (REM Onsite Positions)
• Competitive Salaries
• 403b Retirement Plan with a match to every dollar you save for retirement, up to 5% of your pay
• Employee Wellness Program
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance Plans
• Affordable Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP - Mental Health, Financial and Legal Services
• $1,500 Employee Referral Program
• EAH University, an in-house training program

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