Compliance Project Analyst

Position is for a Compliance Project Analyst (37.5 hours/week) to work at EAH Corporate located in San Rafael, CA. Qualified candidates will have an  Associates degree or equivalent combination of education/training/experience. Candidates will have minimum two years of experience working with an affordable housing development and management company as a Compliance Specialist, Property Supervisor or Project Manager. Experience in reporting to and working with agencies such as HUD, TCAC, HHFDC, Spectrum, CalHFA, HOME, USRDA, HCD and RHCP. Knowledge in Yardi a plus. Salary commensurate to experience. 

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  COMPL02403 on our website at www.eahhousing.org/careers

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Compliance Project Manager, the Compliance Project Analyst will provide compliance-related monitoring assistance during all phases of new construction, acquisition/rehab and acquisition of new fee management contracts. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative, responsibility and accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews summary of compliance data from Deal Memo, Limited Partnership Agreements and Regulatory Agreements, Pro Forma budget, utility allowance schedule, rent and income limits, Tax Credit application, and place-in-service documents such as the Preliminary Reservation and Carryover Allocation letter and IRS form 8609 in order to assist Compliance Project Manager with completion of move-in qualification sheets, RSP, income limits and review of move-in files.
• Reviews compliance summary of requirements with Compliance Project Manager and identifies the most restrictive rent, income limits per bedroom size.
• Assists with creation of the resident selection plan, management plan, application packet, marketing materials and sets up compliance fields in management software. Ensures occupancy standards, required lease addendums and any other agency restrictions are reflected in printed material.
• Advises on-site staff on compliance summary of requirements, move-in qualifications, resident selection criteria, rents, income limits, utility allowances, occupancy standards, applications and lease processing as well as the file review process.
• Provides weekly/monthly Rent Rolls and Project Status Report of qualified households to Compliance Project Manager.
• Actively participates and provides compliance-related status updates during weekly Acquisition Rehab and New Construction meetings.
• Performs initial certification file review. Identifies non-compliance and ensures file corrections are completed prior to file submissions to investor’s auditor.
• Submits first year certification files to investor’s auditor.
• Track submissions of file corrections for investor’s auditor final approval.
• Ensures onsite staff scans final approved first year certification files.
• Provides compliance-related guidance to site managers and their administrative staff.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Actively participates in EAH’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May direct the work of external consultants.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree or equivalent combination of education/training/experience. Minimum two years of experience working with an affordable housing development and management company as a Compliance Specialist, Property Supervisor or Project Manager. Experience in reporting to and working with agencies such as HUD, TCAC, HHFDC, Spectrum, CalHFA, HOME, USRDA, HCD and RHCP.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must have valid driver’s license and DMV clearance.
• Must have access to reliable vehicle and maintain own auto insurance in accordance with EAH minimum requirements.
• Up-to-date on Fair Housing Training.
• COS (Certified Occupancy Specialist) or CPO (Certified Profession of Occupancy) and TCS (Tax Credit Specialist; SCS – Site Compliance Specialist or SHCM – Specialist in Housing Credit Management or any related designation) certification.

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of YARDI.
• Training presentation skills.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

EAH Housing conducts criminal background checks on all candidates who have received a conditional job offer. Once you have received such an offer, you will be required to submit and pass our criminal background requirements. Please be advised that certain roles may also require fingerprinting due to legal requirements.  If onsite housing is a requirement of the position, any household members over 18 years of age who will be living onsite with the candidate must also undergo a criminal background check and tenant screening.  Satisfactory completion of background check and fingerprinting requirements is a requirement of employment with EAH.    

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 company match. We also offer a generous vacation accrual, holiday schedule and work schedule flexibility.

EAH Housing is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer. CA BRE #00853495 | HI RB-16985