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Fairstead · 17 hours ago

Traveling Compliance Specialist

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. The Traveling Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with all agencies, funding, and regulatory agreements while helping tenants maintain affordable housing through certification and recertification annually.

ConstructionReal Estate

Responsibilities

Develop a schedule for implementation the occupancy cycle, unit inspections, apartment availability, interviewing applicants, required verifications/documentation and tenant selection

Enforce occupancy policy and procedures in accordance with regulatory agreements

Implement initial, interim, and annual lease process for all units; coordinate with the compliance team to ensure all subsidy information for the resident is appropriately communicated

Initiate communication to the compliance team for residents out of compliance with rent or house rules

Organize files to support the tracking of all resident related housing court actions

Maintain an accurate and orderly system of office records and tenant files in accordance with Fairstead regulations and agreements; maintain confidentiality as required

Prepare resident move-in packages for the compliance team to review and approve

Provide task supervision as requested by the Property Manager for maintenance and on-site security

Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents

Complete and/or assist with completing housing program requirements such as Annual Owner’s Certification and monitoring agency file reviews and site inspections

Execute requirements per Fair Housing regulations, Section 504 Act, and Certified Occupancy Specialist programs, HDC, HPD, HCR (Homes and Community Renewal), and HUD

Actively participate in all necessary training to ensure that sites maintain compliance with Project-Based Section 8 programs as well as HPD, HDC and other government agency programs that have oversight to properties

Assist Property Managers and Fairstead staff in developing responses to requests from third-party monitoring agencies

Provide superior customer service to residents and prospective residents by promptly responding to all incoming calls, messages, and emails in a professional, respectful manner

Travel required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project-Based Section 8 experienceHUD policies knowledgeYardi experienceAffordable Housing certificationsMS Office proficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Oral skillsWritten skillsAttention to detailAdapt