Compliance Specialist

Marketing Statement Under general supervision of the Manager of Compliance, ensures that PHA's policies and procedures, local federal and HUD regulations are consistently followed and adhered to throughout the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Ensures tenant files, rent collection ledgers, vendor files and housing inspection files are in compliance with federal, state, local and HUD regulations; performs other related duties. The Compliance Specialist will also analyze and implement process improvements. The salary range for this position is $53,659 - $67,073. annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Possession of a Bachelor's degree with major course work in Industrial Engineering, Business, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field; AND two (2) or more years compliance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Knowledge of: Federal and State regulations governing housing and finance; Methodology and objective testing methods; Principles and practices of management, organization and administration; Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance techniques, lean methodologies and principles; General office practices and equipment; Standard computer software applications. Required Skill in: Coordinating and executing internal and external compliance review operations; Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing and financial operations; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; Interviewing and eliciting information; Process mapping, data collection and cost analysis; Review and analysis of systems, processes, documents and data. Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of facts and findings; Effective verbal and written communication; Effective presentation skills; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Ability to work individually and in team-oriented environment on a variety of projects; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: May require possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Certification in lean process improvement and/or project management is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a standard office environment, but may require limited travel to PHA sites as warranted. Responsibilities Executes annual compliance plan; conducts compliance reviews and documents review results; Develops, monitors and analyzes compliance reporting measurements; Executes scheduled compliance reviews to ensure that PHA departments follow applicable policies and procedures and are in compliance with the federal, state, local and HUD rules and regulations; Makes recommendations to PHA departments and staff regarding the execution of compliance methodologies and process improvements; Recommends implementation of systems and process improvements to ensure adequate compliance measures exist; Analyzes, summarizes and reports compliance review results and operational trends to PHA management and executives; Performs Site Based Quality Assurance reviews; ensures tenant files, rent collection ledgers, vendor files and housing inspection files are in compliance with federal, state, local and HUD regulations, ensures policies and procedures are being adhered to; Reviews key performance indicator data to observe and analyze trends and make associated recommendations; Respond to HUD regulatory inquiries and audits; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in t e field of governmental regulations in the development of quality assurance programs and procedures; Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; AND Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned. How To Apply All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs Closing Statement About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants. PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.