Housing Authority & Urban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City
Compliance Specialist
Housing Authority & Urban Redevelopment Agency of the City of Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, 08400
Summary of Position
Under direction, the Compliance Specialist ensures that all Public Housing (PH) and Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements. The position is responsible for monitoring program files, conducting internal audits, providing staff training and technical assistance, identifying compliance risks, and supporting the agency’s efforts to maintain high performance indicators including Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), Section Eight Management Assessment Program (SEMAP), and Quality Assurance (QA) standards.
Major Responsibilities
Conduct regular reviews and audits of PH and HCV tenant files to ensure compliance with HUD regulations, agency policies, and internal procedures
Monitor eligibility determinations, rent calculations, inspections, waitlist management, leasing procedures, and annual and interim recertifications
Review NPSIRE inspection outcomes for accuracy and compliance
Evaluate documentation related to income, assets, household composition, and deductions for completeness and accuracy
Track program compliance with metrics and report findings to management
Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of Administrative Plans, Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal compliance tools
Ensure staff adhere to Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements
Interpret HUD regulations and notices; communicate regulatory changes to leadership and staff
Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to PH and HCV staff regarding compliance issues, file documentation, eligibility rules, rent calculations
Develop training materials, checklists, and reference guides to support consistent program compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for management and HUD submissions as needed
Assist with SEMAP self-certification and PHAS preparation
Identify trends, recurring errors, and potential compliance risks; recommend corrective actions and process improvements
Support external audits and HUD monitoring reviews and corrective action plans
Serve as a resource for resolving compliance-related issues or discrepancies
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
Two (2) years of experience in affordable housing, PH/HCV program administration, compliance, auditing, or a related field
Working knowledge of HUD regulations, including 24 CFR Part 5, NPSIRE, PH and HCV program rules, Fair Housing requirements, and income/rent calculation standards
Certifications
HCV Specialist, HCV Eligibility Specialist, or HCV Rent Calculation certification
Public Housing Specialist or Occupancy Specialist certification
Fair Housing or Reasonable Accommodation training
License Requirements
Appointees must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license when vehicle operation is required for essential job duties.
Note The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Position may require frequent standing, stretching, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, pushing and pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds or more.
New Jersey Residency Law Pursuant to “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14‑7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.
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Major Responsibilities
Conduct regular reviews and audits of PH and HCV tenant files to ensure compliance with HUD regulations, agency policies, and internal procedures
Monitor eligibility determinations, rent calculations, inspections, waitlist management, leasing procedures, and annual and interim recertifications
Review NPSIRE inspection outcomes for accuracy and compliance
Evaluate documentation related to income, assets, household composition, and deductions for completeness and accuracy
Track program compliance with metrics and report findings to management
Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of Administrative Plans, Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policies (ACOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and internal compliance tools
Ensure staff adhere to Fair Housing, Reasonable Accommodation, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) requirements
Interpret HUD regulations and notices; communicate regulatory changes to leadership and staff
Provide ongoing training and technical assistance to PH and HCV staff regarding compliance issues, file documentation, eligibility rules, rent calculations
Develop training materials, checklists, and reference guides to support consistent program compliance
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reports for management and HUD submissions as needed
Assist with SEMAP self-certification and PHAS preparation
Identify trends, recurring errors, and potential compliance risks; recommend corrective actions and process improvements
Support external audits and HUD monitoring reviews and corrective action plans
Serve as a resource for resolving compliance-related issues or discrepancies
Education and Experience
Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Services, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred
Two (2) years of experience in affordable housing, PH/HCV program administration, compliance, auditing, or a related field
Working knowledge of HUD regulations, including 24 CFR Part 5, NPSIRE, PH and HCV program rules, Fair Housing requirements, and income/rent calculation standards
Certifications
HCV Specialist, HCV Eligibility Specialist, or HCV Rent Calculation certification
Public Housing Specialist or Occupancy Specialist certification
Fair Housing or Reasonable Accommodation training
License Requirements
Appointees must possess a valid New Jersey driver’s license when vehicle operation is required for essential job duties.
Note The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Position may require frequent standing, stretching, bending, stooping, squatting, walking, pushing and pulling, and lifting of objects weighing up to 25 pounds or more.
New Jersey Residency Law Pursuant to “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14‑7 (P.L. 2011, Chapter 70), effective September 1, 2011, all newly hired employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date of hire to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.
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