Asset Compliance Support Specialist

The purpose of this position is to work with the Operations and Compliance Manager to provide operational, administrative, statistical, compliance and technical support to the Detroit Housing Commission’s (DHC) Asset Management Department’s operation of the Low-Income Public Housing Program (LIPH Program). In conjunction with DHC’s property management staff, this position will determine and document participant eligibility, calculate income, calculate rent and monitor the contractual relationships with DHC’s Alternative Management Entities (AME) and mixed-finance entities in accordance with regulations issued by HUD and DHC.

A person in this position will perform in a capacity that supports the accomplishment of the goals and mission of the Asset Management Department. Persons in this position will perform under the general direction and supervision of the Operations and Compliance Manager.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

§ High School Diploma or GED, Associates preferred

• 11 years Over 80% on all exams. 1% error rate on calculations, waitlist management, audit files, staff and resident correspondence, utilization, PIC, EIV within HUD guidelines. SEMAP, FSS
• 10 years PUBLIC HOUSING MANAGEMENT
• 11 years Asst Manager/Public Housing, budgets, REAC, SEMAP, PHAS, hearings & reviews, Public Housing Certifications, 5-Year & Designated Housing Plans ACOP, Admin Plan, trained staff, eligibility, termination
• 9 years AFFORDABLE HOUSING MANAGEMENT

• Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver’s license
• Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider
• Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy
• Rent calc, certified occupancy specialist
• Public housing rent calculation
• Affordable housing management
• Public housing specialist
• Public housing manager
• Accredited residential manager

• Knowledge of Housing & Urban Development Public Housing regulations and policies pertinent to the department
• Knowledge of HUD programs, requirements, and policies/procedures
• Knowledge of DHC and departmental policies, procedures, and goals.
• Knowledge of organization’s structure, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax, copier, and telephone system
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of automated information systems, and data processing
• Knowledge of the operation of commission and HUD computer system and software
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations that apply to property management:
  Fair Housing Laws, Michigan Real Estate Landlord-Tenant Law, OSHA Standards, Local and State Building Codes
• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations that apply to program eligibility and participation, income determination, HAP and tenant share calculation, rent reasonableness and payment standards
• Knowledge of HUD regulations and guidelines relating to Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and State and Local building and occupancy laws or regulation
• Knowledge PHAS and UPCS inspection systems
• Knowledge of the RHF grant programs and Hope IV grant programs
• Knowledge of DHC’s Administrative Plan and related policies and procedures
• Knowledge of principles and practices of urban development and housing management
• Knowledge of principles and practices of community programs and organizations
• Knowledge of Section 8 is not required, but it is important when clients transfer from HCV to Public Housing to explain the differences

• Act independently
• Analyze situations
• Attend to details
• Communicate verbally
• Communicate in writing
• Concentrate
• Empathize
• Identify problems
• Initiate
• Manage pressure
• Motivate
• Multi-task
• Organize
• Think creatively
• Patience is needed with this position

• Account for time and materials
• Analyze and report data to understand effectively make decisions
• Analyze contract modifications and make appropriate decision
• Analyze invoices, purchase orders and requisitions accurately
• Analyze situations, review available actions, and determine the best course of…