COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

This position is for a full-time Compliance Specialist. This position is located in Fresno, CA. The Compliance Specialist will monitor regulatory and company policy compliance and provide support at each of the EAH Communities located in the Central Valley and neighboring regions. Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of experience in multi-regional property management or housing regulatory agency. COS, CPO, and TCS certification preferred. Position pays between $16.15/hr to $21.15/hr DOE. COMPANY OVERVIEW EAH Housing has been Developing, Managing and Promoting Affordable Housing since 1968. We have become one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States. With a staff of over 450, EAH develops low-income housing, manages 102 properties in California and Hawaii, and plays a leadership role in local, regional and national housing advocacy efforts. At EAH, we put our core values into action on a daily basis. We recognize that training is a critical investment in the success of our employees and in the continued excellence of EAH. Please visit our website to learn more about our culture and read employee comments to learn more about what it would be like to work at EAH. For immediate consideration please apply to Requisition # 14-0217 on our website at www.eahhousing.org 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. -Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 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) 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 percentage match. We also offer a generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule and work schedule flexibility. We are an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled employer.