Community Development Compliance Specialist jobs in Norfolk, VA

Compliance Specialist ($3K New Hire Bonus Payment)

About NRHA Founded in 1940, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NRHA) provides low-income families in Norfolk, Virginia with safe and well-maintained housing. It also plans and administers large-scale residential redevelopment programs within Norfolk.

NRHA is an award-winning public housing authority that has excelled in obtaining private investment partners to fund new neighborhoods; improving low-income public housing; planning and building mixed-income communities; and offering programs that support residents receiving rental assistance on their path to self-sufficiency. NRHA creates and applies meaningful housing and neighborhood development programs to serve all residents of Norfolk, Virginia.

NRHA wants people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment, and who want to make a positive difference in the community.

About the Position NRHA seeks qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Specialist. The job holder administers quality assurance and HUD regulatory compliance procedures for low-income public housing (LIPH) occupancy and housing choice voucher (HCV) client participation.

• Auditing public housing resident, and HCV client records.
• Analyzing resident and client data.
• Preparing audit findings and related reports.
• Identifying non-compliance or procedural inefficiencies and recommending corrective action.
• Reviewing and recommending improvements in quality assurance and legal compliance procedures.
• Leading compliance projects as assigned.
• Serving as technical advisor on LIPH occupancy and HCV rental assistance policy and compliance matters.
• Receiving training in regulatory or procedural compliance matters.

About the Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have:

• College coursework in Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, or another related field.
• A minimum of five to seven years’ experience in public housing and/or HCV procedures.
• Certification in rent calculation for Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)/Low Income Public Housing (LIPH).
• Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) certification.

NRHA will consider equivalent substitutes for education and/or experience, provided that the candidate can demonstrate that he/she has obtained the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the job.

NRHA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. The current pay range for this position is $37,710 to $65,686. The candidate's compensation offer will be determined by the candidate's work history and skill set. Benefits include retirement, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement options, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more.

NRHA offers a total of $3,000 in bonus payments to new hires in this position. A 180-day employment period is required to qualify for the full bonus amount.

NRHA looks for people who want to work in a challenging and progressive environment and make a positive difference in the community.

Want to help others? NRHA is looking for you!

NRHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Applicants receive consideration for a position without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other class protected by law. NRHA is an e-Verify employer and reviews the eligibility of each employee to work in the United States. NRHA is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. All positions require a pre-employment drug screen. NRHA requires a criminal history record review for all positions. NRHA reserves the right to close or withdraw at any time any position it lists or advertises.