The John Stewart Company · 1 day ago
Sr. Compliance Specialist - Sacramento Corporate Office
Sacramento, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe John Stewart Company is a leader in affordable housing management, and they are seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance is maintained throughout the region. This role involves providing guidance, project oversight, and compliance training to staff, while remaining updated on compliance regulations and policies.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Ensures consistent application of the Resident Selection Policy
Complies with new policies and forms including leases and addenda with Leasing Staff
Exercises common sense, good judgment, consistency and self-control in day-to-day contact with Applicants and in other business-related matters
Reviews and assists in the development of company policies and procedures, to complete and maintain accurate resident files at move-in and throughout their occupancy within the established regulatory guidelines
Attends training and seminars to keep up to date on trends and changing conditions, as requested and/or required by JSCO or the Compliance Director
Communicates all problems to Compliance Director for assistance in resolution
Works together with the compliance team to include Compliance Specialists and Compliance Assistants as needed
As needed, assists with lease signing and move ins for initial lease ups
As needed, assists with intake interviews and file processing, either at Corporate office or property site
Reviews all completed rental applications and leases for accuracy and completeness, and for conformance to JSCo’s Policies and Procedures
Ensures resident selection program compliance - HUD, TCAC, Home Program, RHCP, CAL HFA. AHP, etc (as applicable)
Ensures that property staff has obtained appropriate documentation, completes certifications, in accordance with program policies and procedures
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports as assigned
Updates and develops compliance databases as needed
Reviews Regulatory Agreements for compliance purposes, such as setting up Yardi accounts, and preparing for file audits
Reviews resident program re-certifications and renewals semi-annually and annually as required. Reports corrections to property staff, Regional Managers, and Compliance Director
Assists Compliance Director with all aspects of the compliance department for the regional office
Reports any areas or property issues that need attention to the proper departments such as the Regional Manager, etc
Any additional administrative, compliance, or lease-up duties not detailed above that may be requested by the Compliance Director and/or Vice President
Qualification
Required
Ability to travel independently to various locations on a regular basis
Ability to provide guidance, project oversight, project development, and compliance training
Ability to remain educated on all compliance updates
Ability to relate well to people and exercise good judgment and discretion
Ensures consistent application of the Resident Selection Policy
Complies with new policies and forms including leases and addenda with Leasing Staff
Exercises common sense, good judgment, consistency and self-control in day-to-day contact with Applicants
Reviews and assists in the development of company policies and procedures
Completes and maintains accurate resident files at move-in and throughout their occupancy
Attends training and seminars to keep up to date on trends and changing conditions
Communicates all problems to Compliance Director for assistance in resolution
Works together with the compliance team including Compliance Specialists and Compliance Assistants
Assists with lease signing and move ins for initial lease ups
Assists with intake interviews and file processing
Reviews all completed rental applications and leases for accuracy and completeness
Ensures resident selection program compliance with HUD, TCAC, Home Program, RHCP, CAL HFA, AHP, etc
Ensures that property staff has obtained appropriate documentation and completes certifications
Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports as assigned
Updates and develops compliance databases as needed
Reviews Regulatory Agreements for compliance purposes
Reviews resident program re-certifications and renewals semi-annually and annually
Assists Compliance Director with all aspects of the compliance department
Reports any areas or property issues that need attention
Any additional administrative, compliance, or lease-up duties as requested
Ability to identify problems and apply general rules to produce answers
Knowledge of company policies, federal, state and local laws, government regulations
Ability to read, understand and communicate information in writing
Ability to listen to, understand and speak so others can understand
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Knowledge of HUD policies and procedures including EIV
Knowledge of state Low Income Housing policies and procedures
Knowledge of all regulatory programs as designated to each project
Demonstrates experience in problem identification, analysis, recommendation of options
Demonstrates knowledge on Microsoft Office programs such as WORD, EXCEL, and OUTLOOK
Associates Degree; Bachelors of Arts or Science; or one year experience in affordable housing management and two years of compliance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Knowledge of MRI, Boston Post, and Zendesk software
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision care; preventative medical care paid at 100%.
Vacation leave of up to ten days per year in the first year.
Up to 72 hours of sick time per year.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
Company paid Life AD&D Long Term Disability.
Free, confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program.
Commuter benefit program.
Discounts for AT&T and ClassPass.
$50 annual Wellness Reimbursement.
Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan of up to 2% of your compensation (for any employee who works 20 hours or more per week).
Company
The John Stewart Company
The John Stewart Company is a real estate firm providing finance, management, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
J
Jack Gardner
Chairman of the Board
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