Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits - 100% Employer Paid Health and Dental coverage for Employee Only Plans!

South Portland Housing Authority is seeking a professional individual with experience in affordable housing to join our team as the Compliance Manager. This position within the Leasing Department, will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Housing Programs. LIHTC Certification preferred.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Ensure overall agency compliance with the regulations, rules, policies, and procedures that govern the Housing Authority’s administration of housing programs and properties, which include HUD Public Housing, HUD Multifamily, HUD Section 8 Housing Choice and Project-Based Vouchers, and Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
• Operationalize regulatory requirements, federal, state, and local guidance, and program updates in forms, policies, agency structures, and staff protocols.
• Oversee, maintain, and enforce all program regulatory documentation, including maximum income limits, maximum rent limits, unit set-asides, utility allowance schedules, property rent schedules, tenant selection plans, tenant file components, and Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans.
• Internally audit and certify continuing compliance of tenant files; provide management with compliance-related insight into staff performance and work flows.
• Direct and monitor reporting to HUD, Maine Housing and other financial stakeholders.
• Develop and present comprehensive, action-ready guidance and training upon program updates and regulatory revisions.
• Facilitate non-financial audits and stakeholder reviews of property performance and provide compliance-relevant support for financial audits; coordinate with auditors and Housing Authority staff to pursue corrective action; ensure all properties meet or exceed expectations.
• Oversee client eligibility for all housing programs from waiting list application through termination; serve as Informal Review Officer, Informal Hearing Officer, and Grievance Officer; manage all systems and procedures intersecting with waiting lists, applications, and program terminations.
• Serve as Fair Housing Coordinator; evaluate client requests for reasonable accommodations; analyze Housing Authority compliance with Fair Housing requirements.
• Analyze and/or anticipate problems or concerns, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendation

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in public administration, business administration, engineering or related field.
• LIHTC Certification preferred, or ability to obtain LIHTC (C3P) Certification within 6 months of employment.
• Possess or obtain a Management Occupancy Review Certification within two years of employment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license.