About Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC)
As Kentucky’s housing finance agency, KHC is a self-supporting, quasi-governmental entity whose mission is to invest in affordable housing solutions across the state. KHC funds and finance, housing options for first-time home buyer, moderate/low-income renters, homeless families and individuals, and persons with special needs.
KHC staff enjoys a work culture that is both mission-driven and business-like. The corporation endeavors to operate strategically and sustainably. With a 37.5-hour work week, strong compensation and benefits package, and work schedule flexibility, a career at KHC makes work-life balance achievable.
Kentucky Housing Corporation
Job Description
Job Title: Technical & Quality Assurance Specialist I
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Group: Housing Contract Administration
Reports to: Compliance and Training Technical Supervisor
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Responsible for program monitoring and compliance reviews for adherence to state and federal rules, regulations, policies and related statutes for various programs administered by HCA. Develops and communicates regulatory interpretations and other policy guidance to program partners and HCA staff to minimize KHC's financial risk. Prepares written monitoring summaries and provides program guidance to recipients that are monitored. Monitors project performance towards reaching goals set by funders.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to Technical Assistance (TA) questions assigned by HCA Help Desk and as needed provides TA assistance (to department staff and partner agencies) to ensure exposure to financial risk is minimized.
• Responsible for conducting compliance monitoring reviews of recipients; prepares necessary follow-up correspondence; reviews agency post-monitoring submissions to ensure resolution of identified areas of non-compliance. Assesses project progress towards reaching HUD/KHC established performance targets. Documents and tracks all compliance reviews and TA activities ensure timely completion and adherence to federal guidelines. Demonstrates capacity to manage a project load independently.
• Assists with the development of the annual Risk Assessment and Monitoring Plan.
• Provides feedback to HCA leadership and application review staff on patterns of non-compliance, low performance outcomes, or areas of concern that may require assistance to funded agencies.
• Maintains information in appropriate software systems as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge of program regulations and requirements; reviews and updates monitoring tools as necessary; coordinates interpretation of regulations and standards of practice with HCA staff, ensuring consistency in program administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:
Knowledge of:

• Federal housing programs, laws and regulations
• Grant programs/compliance monitoring
• Principles and practices of Accounting/Audit
• Word processing/spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Word/Excel
• Basic rules of grammar and business writing
• Basic mathematic principles

Skill in:

• Collecting, analyzing and evaluating data
• Dealing with a diverse group of external and internal contacts at all levels
• Analyzing problems and reaching solutions
• Developing, implementing and coordinating of policies and procedures

Ability to:

• Plan and organize work activities
• Prepare reports
• Present ideas effectively
• Handle sensitive/confidential information
• Travel extensively throughout the state which may include overnight stays
• Develop work plans and implement projects independently
• Work in unsupervised environment

Additional Information: Position requires knowledge of MS Office Suite products. Position requires ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people, including external contacts as well as cross-departmental teams; ability to work in a team and as an individual to gain consensus; ability to multitask; ability to deal effectively with conflict; ability to work well under high pressure situations; ability to plan and present ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing. Position requires strong analytical skills, including problem-solving and attention to detail. Must be able to make sound, reasonable decisions and recommendations, meeting regular tight deadlines, and handle sensitive and confidential information. Must have ability to work under minimal supervision. Must be able to travel to partner agency sites statewide.
Knowledge of federal affordable housing programs, financial accounting procedures and an understanding of housing models, real estate transactions, specialized housing models preferred. Knowledge of real estate, construction and specialized housing terminology helpful.
Education Requirements: This level of knowledge would normally be acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program in business administration, finance, management, public administration, social services or related field of study. A minimum of four years’ related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Experience Requirements: Position requires one to three years’ experience working in a responsible project management position in a professional office environment and in a position requiring knowledge of affordable housing programs.
Required Competencies:
Written Communication: Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles. Has the ability to get messages across that have the desired effect.
Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
Ethics and Values: Adheres to the corporate values of respect, commitment and integrity.
Organizational and Priority Setting Skills: Sets goals and objectives; identifies roadblocks; uses time effectively and efficiently and is able to handle uncertainty and cope with change.
Initiative: Effectively completes assigned tasks, seeks additional opportunities and continuously strives to improve skills and abilities.
KHC recognizes that continued success in meeting the needs of customers, both internal and external, requires the full and active participation of talented and committed individuals. KHC is a Federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.