DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE

Opening Date : May 19, 2008
Closing Date : Open Until Filled
Status : Full Time/Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Compliance provides PHG leadership with the "big picture" perspective on compliance issues relating to tenant eligibility, Fair Housing, and other program requirements for PHG's housing program.  A primary responsibility is to balance PHG's  high standards for compliance with PHG's mission, staying focused on lowering barriers of access for the homeless, disabled, and limited English speaking individuals who seek housing with PHG.  The Director interprets compliance requirements and, with the Chief Operations Officer, negotiates with funders and regulatory authorities to ensure compatibility between compliance requirements and the accomplishment of PHG's mission

The Director of Compliance oversees the operations of PHG's Compliance Department, Rental Office, and Shelter Plus Care voucher program.  The Director leads and mentors his/her department managers to effect continuous improvement of PHG administrative processes, particularly in tenant income certification and compliance reporting, vacancy management, reasonable accommodation, fair housing, and the management of Shelter Plus Care program.  As a member of agency's Operations Team and the Leadership Team, the Director of Compliance helps develop and vet policies and program initiatives with broad agency significance.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree required; master degree desirable.

Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant experience including:

a. Experience monitoring and/or ensuring compliance with income and rent restriction, and reporting requirements in federally assisted and tax-credit financed housing.

b. Familiarity with compliance requirements for HUD Section 8 SRO Mod-Rehab financing, project-based Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits, City of Seattle housing funds, Washington State Housing Trust Fund, Federal Home Loan bank requirements, and HUD 202/811 financing.

c. Experience monitoring and/or ensuring compliance with federal 507/ADA rules, Limited English Proficiency and Fair Housing regulations.

d. Experience researching federal regulations and federal, state, and local loan documents, and interpreting and "translating" regulatory language.

e. Understanding of affirmative marketing and leasing of housing units, and waitlist management.

f. Program and policy development and implementation.

g. Database management and development.

h. Supervision of staff.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Occupancy Specialist and Certified Tax Credit Compliance Professional within six months of hire.

OTHER

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to:

• comprehend detailed legal and regulatory language and translate it into plain English intelligible to PHG staff at all levels;
• collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure agency-wide compliance with housing regulations and requirements;
• train, mentor, and support PHG staff in compliance issues;
• support and guide front-line direct service staff;

Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability organize, track, and present a high volume of detailed information for various audiences and purposes.

PHG APPLICATION REQUIRED.

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Hours: 40 hour work week. Generally M-F standard work week.  (some flexibility available on schedule)

Beginning Compensation: $60,000-67,500 + benefits.