Recertification Specialist

The Recertification Specialist will review all resident files within the portfolio and apply knowledge of regulatory requirements for properties to ensure the Company meets compliance standards. This position serves as the primary point of contact for overseeing compliance, responding to HUD concerns, and providing outreach to the property.

Pay range $24 - $26/hour depending on experience.

• Process initial, annual, and interim recertifications and calculate retroactive rent while conforming to HUD regulations and HUD guidelines.
• Calculate rents for annual and interim recertifications.
• Identify households with income reporting discrepancies and make rent adjustments.
• Review applicant files and determine Section 8 eligibility.
• Follow LIHTC and Section 8 guidelines.
• Notify residents of upcoming recertifications.
• Schedule initial interviews for recertifications.
• Prepare third‑party verification forms.
• Maintain residents' files and paperwork.
• Review tenant ledgers for arrears.

• 4+ years of recertification specialist experience.
• Knowledge of Section 8, LIHTC, and HUD.
• Experience with EIV reports.
• Knowledge of HUD/Public Housing/Tax Credit policies and procedures.
• Detail-oriented and able to operate on a deadline‑driven schedule.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Notary public preferred.
• COS certification.
• Experience with MOR.
• Yardi experience.
• Microsoft Office and Excel experience.
• People skills and superior communication skills.

• Ability to work periodic flexible hours is required. Ability to travel by plane and automobile is required.
• Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods.
• Ability to climb stairs, take elevators, bend, squat, and reach overhead.