Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) is seeking a full-time Housing Development Director. Apply at **RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION**

PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

Compensation: $23.61 per hour - $29.04 per hour. *Note starting wage for this position will be $23.61 per hour.

Closing Date/Time: Until filled

Under general supervision conducts program and file reviews (Quality Control Audits) for federal state and local housing programs administered by Albuquerque Housing Authority (AHA) following standards set forth by the housing programs. Collaborates with Property Managers and staff ensuring compliance with program requirements of AHA owned and/or managed properties and conducting quality control reviews of resident files.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Asset Management Director. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a qualified journey-level classification performing a wide variety of program compliance and file audit duties of AHA owned and/or managed rental properties. Incumbent performs technically detailed data gathering analytics and compilation with little direct oversight. Successful performance of the work requires the frequent use of tact discretion and independent judgment knowledge of departmental and AHA activities and extensive contact with management staff funders and regulatory agencies. This class is distinguished from other positions in this class by the nature scope complexity and diversity of responsibilities involved in the compliance function.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Methods used to conduct LIHTC Public Housing and other program file reviews.
• Section 42 IRC and 8823 Guidebook
• Public Housing Admissions and Occupancy Policy
• Applicable laws and regulations including those related to fair housing and Owner Resident Relations Act
• Policies technical processes and procedures related to the AHA.
• Ability to research regulations for housing programs
• Document and report production methods.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
• Computer applications related to the work including word processing web design database and spreadsheet applications.
• Modern office practices methods and computer equipment.
• English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public funders regulatory agencies and AHA staff.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an associate degree in business real estate management business administration or a related field and three (3) years of experience in LIHTC and any other subsidized housing program property management or closely related field.

Licenses and Certifications:

Possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid New Mexico drivers license upon appointment. Must have and maintain an Albuquerque Housing Authority insurable driving record.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels cold and hot temperatures inclement weather conditions road hazards vibration mechanical and/or electrical hazards and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

***RESUMES NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF APPLICATION***

Successful candidates are required to pass a nationwide background check and a drug screen before on-boarding.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority