Compliance Specialist 1

Compliance Specialist 1

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) and its Affordable Rental Housing Division are in search of an ardent problem solver who has a great eye for detail, positive attitude, and can thrive both independently and on a team. This position in the Portfolio & Administration Section is an entry point to the Compliance Specialist career path. If you are looking for a place to grow your career while working to increase housing access for all Oregonians, then this opportunity is for you!

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values : Collaboration Compassion Equity Integrity Leadership Transparency.

Important Information :

• Working Condition : Hybrid >

This position will primarily be remote with some requirements for in-person work.

What You Will Do :

The primary purpose of this position is to respond to tenant health and safety complaints and assist with consistent, accurate and timely performance and reporting of Incentive Based Performance Standards as outlined in the Annual Contributions Contract OHCS maintains with HUD. Staff in this position monitor project operations to verify that property owners and management agents are compliant with HUD and other federal regulations and their Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) Contract.

Minimum Qualifications :

Two years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide eligibility or compliance with program guidelines and regulations. Note : college-level course work may substitute for the experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year of experience. Some positions may require : A Bachelor's Degree in Business / Public Administration or a related field.

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If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov.

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear : too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future : 2023 Annual Report to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website : https : / / www.oregon.gov / OHCS / pages / index.aspx.

Affordable Rental Housing Division : Portfolio Administration Section

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) provides stable and affordable housing and engages leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. OHCS's vision for the state is that all Oregonians have the opportunity to pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

OHCS's Affordable Rental Housing division provides financial support to create and preserve quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. The Affordable Rental Housing division administers federal, and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, and affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. This includes the financial underwriting to develop new multifamily affordable rent units and for the acquisition and rehabilitation of existing multifamily units; the preservation of existing subsidized multifamily rental housing and the long-term maintenance of affordable multifamily housing through asset management and compliance, as well as management HUD Section 8 contracts to ensure effective provision of thousands of affordable rental homes for the state of Oregon. The division oversees complex real estate stakeholders to best meet Oregon's affordable housing needs.

HUD Contract Administration serves as the Performance Based Contract Administrator (PBCA) for project-based Section 8 housing in Oregon. These activities cover 249 contracts and over 9,700 units across the state. The section provides technical support to owners, managing agents, site staff, and residents. Section 8 is a critical federal resource providing affordable housing through private landlords across Oregon.

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