Recertification Specialist

Tremont, Trinity, Beaumont | On-site

The Role

This is a compliance-focused role with an affordable housing owner-operator, supporting residents and property teams across four sites: Tremont, Trinity, Beaumont, and Cran. The Recertification Specialist owns the annual and interim recertification process end to end, keeping certifications current, accurate, and audit-ready.

This is not a generalist property management role. The work is documentation-heavy, deadline-driven, and requires someone who is genuinely comfortable with the regulatory frameworks that govern income-restricted housing.

What This Role Is, and Is Not

This role is:

• A compliance and certification function, not leasing or customer service

• Detail-oriented work with real consequences if deadlines or documentation slip

• A multi-site role requiring coordination across four properties

• A position that sits at the intersection of resident relations and regulatory compliance

This role is NOT:

• A stepping stone to a leasing or property management career if compliance is not your interest

• A remote or flexible-schedule position, given the on-site, resident-facing nature of the work

• Entry-level, if you have no prior exposure to affordable housing compliance or recertification programs

Required Experience & Traits

• Prior experience with affordable housing recertification, HUD, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), or comparable income-restriction programs

• Strong command of income and asset verification documentation and the calculations that go with them

• Ability to manage multiple certification timelines simultaneously without letting things fall through

• Comfortable communicating directly with residents, including those who need extra guidance navigating paperwork

• Organized by habit, not just by effort, because the volume of files and deadlines here demands it

• Bilingual skills are a plus, depending on the resident population across the four sites

• A degree is not required if your compliance experience and track record speak for themselves

Key Responsibilities

Recertification Management

• Conduct annual and interim recertifications for residents across all four sites in full compliance with applicable program requirements

• Collect, verify, and process income, asset, and household documentation within required timelines

• Maintain accurate certification files and ensure all records are organized and audit-ready at all times

Resident Communication & Support

• Initiate and follow up on recertification notices, guiding residents through the process and what is required of them

• Address resident questions about eligibility, documentation, and timelines with clarity and patience

• Coordinate with residents who are difficult to reach or who require additional support to complete their recertification

Compliance & Reporting

• Monitor certification deadlines across all four properties and flag risks before they become violations

• Prepare and submit compliance reports as required by program regulations or ownership

• Support internal and external audits by ensuring files are complete, current, and accessible

Cross-Site Coordination

• Work across Tremont, Trinity, Beaumont, and Cran with consistency, keeping site teams informed of certification status and upcoming deadlines

• Communicate proactively with property managers and leadership when issues arise that could affect compliance standing

Compensation

• Base salary: $65,000