Compliance Specialist

Marketing Statement

Under general supervision, ensures that PHA’s policies and procedures, local federal and HUD regulations are consistently followed and adhered to throughout the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA). Ensures tenant files, rent collection ledgers, vendor files and housing inspection files are in compliance with federal, state, local and HUD regulations; performs other related duties. The Compliance Specialist will also analyze and implement process improvements.

The salary range for this position is $53,659 - $67,073 annually. Placement at any specific point within the stated range is not guaranteed for any candidate. Final compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills, as well as internal equity and organizational considerations.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in Industrial Engineering, Business, Accounting, Public Administration or a related field; AND two (2) or more years compliance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge of:

Federal and State regulations governing housing and finance; Methodology and objective testing methods; Principles and practices of management, organization and administration; Knowledge of quality control, quality assurance techniques, lean methodologies and principles; General office practices and equipment; Standard computer software applications.

Responsibilities

Coordinating and executing internal and external compliance review operations; Ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing and financial operations; Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; Interviewing and eliciting information; Process mapping, data collection and cost analysis; Review and analysis of systems, processes, documents and data. Ability to analyze and interpret a variety of facts and findings; Effective verbal and written communication; Effective presentation skills; Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; Ability to work individually and in team-oriented environment on a variety of projects; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public.

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.