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Housing Authority & Urban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City · 4 days ago

Compliance Specialist

Atlantic City, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

2+ years exp

The Housing Authority & Urban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City is seeking a Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations for Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs. The role involves conducting audits, providing staff training, and identifying compliance risks to maintain high performance indicators.

Real Estate

Hiring Manager

Malcom A. Isler, ΦΒΣ

Responsibilities

Conduct regular reviews and audits of PH and HCV tenant files to ensure compliance with HUD regulations, agency policies, and internal procedures

Monitor eligibility determinations, rent calculations, inspections, waitlist management, leasing procedures, and annual and interim recertifications

Review NPSIRE inspection outcomes for accuracy and compliance

Evaluate documentation related to income, assets, household composition, and deductions for completeness and accuracy

Track program compliance with metrics and report findings to management

Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of Administrative Plans, Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal compliance tools

Ensure staff adhere to Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements

Interpret HUD regulations and notices; communicate regulatory changes to leadership and staff

Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to PH and HCV staff regarding compliance issues, file documentation, eligibility rules, rent calculations

Develop training materials, checklists, and reference guides to support consistent program compliance

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for management and HUD submissions as needed

Assist with SEMAP self-certification and PHAS preparation

Identify trends, recurring errors, and potential compliance risks; recommend corrective actions and process improvements

Support external audits and HUD monitoring reviews and corrective action plans

Serve as a resource for resolving compliance-related issues or discrepancies

Qualification

HUD regulationsCompliance auditingHCV program administrationFair Housing requirementsTraining developmentPublic Housing Assessment SystemCommunication skills

Required

Two (2) years of experience in affordable housing, PH/HCV program administration, compliance, auditing, or a related field

Working knowledge of HUD regulations, including 24 CFR Part 5, NPSIRE, PH and HCV program rules, Fair Housing requirements, and income/rent calculation standards

Appointees must possess a valid New Jersey driver's license when vehicle operation is required for essential job duties

Position may require frequent standing, stretching, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, pushing and pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds or more