Data and Compliance Coordinator

Description The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking a Data and Compliance Coordinator/Housing Program Specialist II in the Division of Public Housing/Bureau of Rental Assistance!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is responsible for building more homes and lowering housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders.

OVERVIEW:

As part of the Bureau of Rental Assistance (BRA), the Housing Program Specialist II/Data and Compliance Coordinator provides administrative, technical, and programmatic support to the Bureau of Rental Assistance (BRA) Performance and Compliance functions. The incumbent assists with quality control reviews, compliance monitoring activities, training initiatives, and program integrity efforts related to federal and state rental assistance programs.

The position supports quality control oversight of Regional Administering Agencies (RAAs) through file reviews, data collection, monitoring activities, documentation of findings, and follow-up activities designed to promote compliance with applicable federal, state, and agency requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):1. Data Management:
· Assist with the collection, compilation, and organization of program performance and compliance data.
· Assist with special monitoring projects, data accuracy and reliability, policy implementation reviews, and program integrity initiatives.
2. Training &Technical Assistance:
· Provide information and technical assistance to RAA staff regarding established program requirements, documentation standards, and quality control procedures.
· Support the development and delivery of training materials, webinars, guidance documents, and technical assistance resources.
3. Compliance Monitoring & Quality Control:
· Assist with compliance monitoring and quality control activities for federal and state rental assistance programs.
· Assist with the preparation of monitoring reports, correspondence, and corrective action tracking documents.
· Assist with identifying potential compliance concerns and elevating findings to supervisory staff for review and determination.
· Compile, organize, and maintain monitoring records, review documentation, and support materials.
4. Reviews:
· Conduct tenant file reviews, waiting list reviews, project-based voucher reviews, and other quality control reviews using established monitoring procedures.
· Assist with desk audits and on-site reviews of Regional Administering Agencies (RAAs) and document review results for supervisory review.
5. Other:
· Maintain knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, Administrative Plan requirements, Moving to Work (MTW) policies, and agency guidance applicable to assigned programs.
· Participate in meetings, training, and work groups related to quality control and compliance activities.
· Ability to travel to Regional Administering Agency offices and other locations as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1.
Knowledge of housing program principles, practices, and terminology.
2.
Knowledge of federal and state rental assistance program requirements and housing administration practices.
3.
Knowledge of methods used to review and verify program documentation for completeness and accuracy.
4.
Knowledge of methods used in the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, charts, and tables.
5.
Ability to understand, explain, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines governing assigned program activities.
6.
Ability to review records and documentation and identify discrepancies, omissions, or inconsistencies.
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Ability to gather information…