Recertification Specialist

Job Details

Description

Abundant Life Towers I & II, located in Baltimore City, is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated professional in the HUD Property Management industry to coordinate and monitor annual recertifications and waitlist management across both buildings in accordance to all rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Housing & Urban Development. HUD experience is required.

You will partner closely with your Property Manager and RPM to ensure all operation and financial goals are being met. If you are a person who has residential property management expertise, a passion for maintaining a great establishment, and are devoted to your employees and residents, then this position is the right fit for you.

Essential Functions

• Monitors annual and interim recertifications and coordinates with the site staff to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Reviews and approves annual and interim recertifications
• Conducts internal on-site file audits and maintains a system for tracking timelines
• Assists site staff to prepare for inspections, specifically around the occupancy requirements
• Monitors waitlist management and coordinates with site staff to ensure timely and accurate waitlist updates
• Monitors waitlist statues to determine the need to open or close waitlists. Coordinates with site staff to determine waitlist openings and closings
• Enforces compliance to rules and regulations with staff and applicants
• Reviews and approves new move-in files for accuracy and compliance with rent, utility allowances, income limitations, and all other regulatory requirements, partnership agreements, and other program requirements involved
• Provides leasing support and training to site staff to ensure ongoing vacancies are leased effectively and efficiently
• Serves as a resource to staff for questions about compliance and procedures
• Recommends changes to compliance policies and procedures, and coordinates policy and procedure roll out under the guidance of the Regional Property Manager
• Performs administrative duties including data entry into property management software
• Performs special projects as assigned by supervisor or department management
• Performs other duties as assigned, within reason and relevance to job
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must work independently and exercise strong leadership skills
• Must be highly detail-oriented and accurate
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Must be proactive in identifying and proposing solutions with the ability to exercise sound judgement in all matters
• Ability to conduct research, coordinate multiple projects, solve problems, prepare/update supporting documentation and maintain records
• Ability to work under pressure and successfully meet deadlines
• Must have excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Ability to handle shifting and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work collaboratively with different levels of management and government agencies
• Must be able and willing to travel to all company locations to carry out duties and responsibilities associated with compliance and occupancy issues
• Ability to interact with individuals of diverse economic, social, and ethnic backgrounds
• Outstanding demonstrated administrative skills
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience working in an affordable housing provider and/or management company
• Must be highly skilled in MS Office
• Current Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) or Tax Credit Specialist (TCS) a plus