Traveling Compliance Specialist

About the role

Fairstead is a real estate firm focused on affordable housing, owning and managing more than 30,000 apartments across 28 states. The Traveling Compliance Specialist ensures compliance with agencies, funding sources and regulatory agreements, helps tenants maintain affordable housing through annual certification and recertification, and brings tenants with rent arrears or lease violations to the attention of the Property Manager and compliance team. Regular travel is required.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule the occupancy cycle, unit inspections, apartment availability, applicant interviews, verifications and documentation, and tenant selection.
• Enforce occupancy policy and procedures in line with regulatory agreements.
• Run initial, interim and annual lease processes and share subsidy information with the compliance team.
• Notify the compliance team of residents out of compliance with rent or house rules.
• Track housing court actions and keep accurate, confidential tenant files and office records.
• Prepare resident move-in packages for compliance team approval and supervise maintenance and on-site security tasks when asked.
• Complete housing program requirements such as Annual Owner's Certification, and monitor agency file reviews and site inspections.
• Follow Fair Housing, Section 504, and HUD/Certified Occupancy Specialist program requirements, and take part in required training.
• Help Property Managers and staff respond to third-party monitoring agency requests and provide prompt, professional service to residents.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five years of recertification experience in Project-Based Section 8.
• Regular on-site visits required; LIHTC experience is a plus.
• Affordable housing certifications (AHM, COS, TaCC, HCCP) preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced knowledge of HUD policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office, HUD EIV/TRACS and HUD MOR requirements.
• Yardi and RealPage experience required.
• Strong written and oral skills, attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

What we offer

• Medical insurance through Meritain Health, vision plan and life insurance paid by the employer.
• 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%).
• 12+ paid holidays, 15 days PTO and 7 sick days.
• Flexible Spending Account, nationwide pet insurance, disability insurance and discounts on appliances and apparel.