What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupancy Specialist - WCR position at Allied Residential?
Company Overview
At Allied Residential, we don't just manage properties-we build communities. Since 1987, we've been creating vibrant living spaces across the Puget Sound and beyond. Our team thrives in a culture of growth, integrity, and collaboration. With professional training, career advancement, and a supportive environment, we empower our people to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Position Summary
We're seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Occupancy Specialist to support our communities in maintaining compliance with affordable housing program requirements. In this role, you'll prepare and review certification files, assist with lease-up activities, and ensure adherence to local and state regulations. You'll also provide exceptional customer service to prospective and current residents, ensuring an efficient and professional leasing and compliance process.
Key Responsibilities
Allied Residential proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Mission Statement
Creating Communities | Exceeding Expectations
If you're ready to bring your compliance expertise and customer service skills to a role that supports thriving communities, apply today and join a team where your attention to detail makes a meaningful difference.
At Allied Residential, we don't just manage properties-we build communities. Since 1987, we've been creating vibrant living spaces across the Puget Sound and beyond. Our team thrives in a culture of growth, integrity, and collaboration. With professional training, career advancement, and a supportive environment, we empower our people to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.
Position Summary
We're seeking a detail-oriented and service-focused Occupancy Specialist to support our communities in maintaining compliance with affordable housing program requirements. In this role, you'll prepare and review certification files, assist with lease-up activities, and ensure adherence to local and state regulations. You'll also provide exceptional customer service to prospective and current residents, ensuring an efficient and professional leasing and compliance process.
Key Responsibilities
- Travel to assigned communities to assist with compliance for move-in, interim certification, annual certification, and lease-up activities.
- Show prospective residents available apartments, explain terms, and highlight community amenities.
- Provide information to prospective residents about local schools, shopping, recreation, and transportation.
- Prepare and distribute monthly annual recertification notices.
- Complete move-in, interim, annual, and initial certifications.
- Prepare monthly compliance reports.
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions as assigned.
- Support site teams in maintaining accurate records and meeting all compliance deadlines.
- Six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365; Yardi or RealPage experience highly preferred.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and problem-solve in a variety of situations.
- Willingness to travel between communities as needed.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and work in varied environments.
- LIHTC experienced preferred.
- Competitive salary based on experience plus potential bonuses
- 152 hours (19 days) PTO annually, plus carry-over up to 120 hours and longevity PTO at 5 and 9 years
- 9 paid holidays
- Comprehensive health benefits-including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability-effective the 1st of the month after 60 days (Kaiser Permanente, Guardian, Mutual of Omaha)
- HSA and FSA through Lively
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match (25% of contributions up to 4% of eligible pay)
- Continuous professional development and advancement opportunities
Allied Residential proudly provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
Mission Statement
Creating Communities | Exceeding Expectations
If you're ready to bring your compliance expertise and customer service skills to a role that supports thriving communities, apply today and join a team where your attention to detail makes a meaningful difference.