Housing Compliance Specialist

Job description

Position Description:

CGI Federal’s Housing Compliance team, that partners with a local public housing authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist in the provision of affordable housing, has an opening for a Housing Compliance Specialist.

The Housing Compliance Specialist is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of specified core tasks for a portfolio of multi-family housing contracts subsidized under HUD’s Project Based Section 8 Housing program. Directly performs specified core tasks as part of a contract administration case management team.

The Specialist works closely with property owners to ensure compliance pursuant to HUD policy. The Housing Compliance Specialist maintains accurate and complete customer files, logs and schedules.

This is an opportunity to join an energetic team with a collaborative management group and work with affordable housing owners and management companies within an assigned portfolio of properties.

New team members receive in-depth training to prepare them for their role. Additional training and professional development opportunities are also available, both for the affordable housing industry and general business skills.

This position is located in Walnut Creek, CA.

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks, which includes the following:
1. Ensure 100% of onsite reviews are properly scheduled and performed in compliance with contractual and client requirements.
2. Effectively compile and writes Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) reports detailing specific findings, criteria and corrective actions in the monitoring of project compliance in the following areas :
a) Marketing and Tenant Selection
b) Leasing and Occupancy
c) Rent Determination and Subsidy Request
d) Management of Maintenance Program
e) Response to Safety Concerns
f) Management of Tenant Relations
g) Review of Fair Housing/EEOC policies and procedures
3. Timely and accurate follow-up to ensure adequate responses to close the MOR report.
4. Establish and maintain good relations with HUD, owners, residents and their representatives, neighborhood groups and local governments.
5. Respond fully and promptly to inquiries and dispatches from Owners/Agents, HUD, Contract Specialists, Quality Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel and Customer Contact personnel.
6. Maintain complete and detailed files and provide the Team Leader and/or Manager with data and records requested in a timely manner.
7. Successfully complete all required training programs within prescribed period.
8. Participate in ensuring a fully functional contract administration case management system is updated properly and timely to meet 100% of the required deadlines and avoid contractual penalties.
9. Will report to Walnut Creek office at least 1x/week or more as required by supervisor.
10. Other duties as assigned based on business needs.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to accurately and timely complete tasks within the established timelines and quality standards. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Proven ability to understand, interpret and apply written policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Learn from past experiences and apply to future circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated and proactive.
Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• Ń-5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment.
• Ń-5 years of experience working in subsidized/affordable housing industry.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $42,000.00 - $91,400.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
#CGIFederalJob

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing a portfolio of assisted housing contracts to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all required tasks, which includes the following:
1. Ensure 100% of onsite reviews are properly scheduled and performed in compliance
with contractual and client requirements.
2. Effectively compile and writes Management and Occupancy Review (MOR) reports
detailing specific findings, criteria and corrective actions in the monitoring of project
compliance in the following areas :

a) Marketing and Tenant Selection
b) Leasing and Occupancy
c) Rent Determination and Subsidy Request
d) Management of Maintenance Program
e) Response to Safety Concerns
f) Management of Tenant Relations
g) Review of Fair Housing/EEOC policies and procedures

3. Timely and accurate follow-up to ensure adequate responses to close the MOR report.
4. Establish and maintain good relations with HUD, owners, residents and their
representatives, neighborhood groups and local governments.
5. Respond fully and promptly to inquiries and dispatches from Owners/Agents, HUD,
Contract Specialists, Quality Assurance personnel, Finance and Reporting personnel and
Customer Contact personnel.
6. Maintain complete and detailed files and provide the Team Leader and/or Manager with
data and records requested in a timely manner.
7. Successfully complete all required training programs within prescribed period.
8. Participate in ensuring a fully functional contract administration case management s
system is updated properly and timely to meet 100% of the required deadlines and
avoid contractual penalties.
9. Will report to Walnut Creek office at least 1x/week or more as required by supervisor.
10. Other duties as assigned based on business needs.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proven ability to accurately and timely complete tasks within the established timelines
and quality standards. Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Proven ability to understand, interpret and apply written policies and procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Learn from past experiences and apply to future circumstances.
• Ability to multi-task, be self-motivated and proactive.

Desired qualifications/non-essential skills required:
• 3-5 years of experience performing tasks in a regulatory environment.
• 3-5 years of experience working in subsidized/affordable housing industry.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and license and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $42,000.00 - $91,400.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs
#CGIFederalJob

Skills:

·  Housing (Fed)
·  Other Civilian (Fed)
·  Project Management

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com . You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you. Please note, this email address is only to be used for those individuals who need an accommodation to apply for a job. Emails for any other reason or those that do not include a Position ID will not be returned.

We make it easy to translate military experience and skills! Click here to be directed to our site that is dedicated to veterans and transitioning service members.

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon the ability to successfully complete a background investigation. Background investigation components can vary dependent upon specific assignment and/or level of US government security clearance held. Dependent upon role and/or federal government security clearance requirements, and in accordance with applicable laws, some background investigations may include a credit check. CGI will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrests and conviction records in accordance with all local regulations and ordinances.

CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI’s legal duty to furnish information.