Compliance Coordinator - Housing

TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $71,912 - 75,507 DOQ

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Under general direction, the Compliance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the city’s adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role ensures that applicable programs are monitored in accordance with regulatory standards. The Compliance Coordinator plays a key role in identifying compliance risks, maintaining documentation, and promoting a culture of accountability.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & HOUSING DEPARTMENT

• Serves as the primary representative interacting with regulatory agencies regarding regulatory compliance for assigned programs.
• Oversees and ensures that applicable regulatory requirements are being met.
• Plans and directs activities to comply with current and proposed federal and state regulations and internal standards; reviews and analyzes studies and reports; reviews and comments on related rule making efforts and legislation.
• Reviews and analyzes new and renewal permit or program applications, prepares written comments on regulatory compliance, and submits them to proper agencies.
• Reviews compliance test results and reports submitted by the City to various regulatory agencies and coordinates follow‑up as needed.
• Investigates complaints regarding assigned department programs and regulatory compliance and recommends or coordinates corrective action.
• Conducts and coordinates specialized studies related to compliance, performance, or program effectiveness.
• Develops standard operating procedures for assigned department regulatory compliance activities.
• Prepares, drafts, and delivers reports and correspondence; facilitates and reviews regulatory reporting by other departmental divisions; prepares and evaluates legislative reviews and policy analyses.
• Manages, monitors, and coordinates consultant contracts as needed; communicates with consultants and collaborates with them for the effective completion of assignments, initiatives, and programs.
• Develops, directs, and participates in public education and employee development programs related to compliance requirements and best practices.
• Inspects facilities, projects, or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitors progress of compliance and improvement programs and tracks implementation of corrective measures.
• Monitors and facilitates the procurement and inventory of commodities, supplies, and equipment necessary to support compliance activities.
• Facilitates data requests from City staff and other stakeholders and compiles data for internal and external reporting.
• Coordinates compliance activities for affordable housing and community development programs funded through federal and state sources, including but not limited to CDBG, HOME, and SHIP.
• Conducts file reviews and on‑site monitoring of housing and community development projects to ensure compliance with program requirements, eligible activities, and eligible costs.
• Reviews and verifies income eligibility, documentation of long‑term affordability, and ongoing project monitoring requirements.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance on regulatory requirements to internal staff, subrecipients, developers, and other partners.
• Monitors and documents compliance with cross‑cutting federal requirements, including fair housing, equal opportunity, procurement, and conflict‑of‑interest standards.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans, ensuring timely resolution of findings and concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A valid State driver’s license is required.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school or university and two (2) years of professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Fields of Study – Public Administration, Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Public Policy, Nonprofit Management, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Professional experience…