Compliance and Civil Rights Analyst - Tacoma, United States - Tacoma Housing

Description

Job Description

Our Mission: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing, and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them prosper and help our communities become safe, vibrant, prosperous, attractive, and just.

Our Values: We value the diversity of our staff. It makes us stronger and more effective. Service, Integrity, Stewardship, Communication, Collegial Support and Respect, Excellence and Leadership are all values of THA.

Why come work for us? At THA, you'll not only grow as an individual but have an opportunity to serve those in the community that have the least. You'll team up with engaging professionals who will allow you to develop and learn. One of our employees said, "THA is an organization that has intelligent and driven individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork and trust. We enjoy working together." THA offers an atmosphere that is energetic, practical, down-to-earth, and fun.

We're committed to pay equity and provide competitive wages, along with excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance and Civil Rights Analyst supports THA's strategic and operational objectives by ensuring that THA and its staff comply with the detailed regulations, rules, policies, and procedures that govern THA's administration of its housing programs.

These programs include the Tax Credit Program, RAD conversions, Public Housing program, Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), and special programs defined in the Moving to Work (MTW) plan, and other federal, state, and local affordable housing programs. The Compliance and Civil Rights Analyst is responsible for compliance with Fair Housing regulations, reasonable accommodation review, and Civil Rights compliance.

This includes monitoring staff management of client files, auditing those files, managing the HUD Secure Systems and WBARS systems, training staff, staying current with all compliance-related regulatory changes, ensuring compliance with the Fair Housing law and civil rights provisions, and coordinating THA's compliance with various agency reporting systems.

IMPORTANT POSITION AND RECRUITMENT INFO:

• First consideration is given to applications received by 05/15/24.
• You must include ALL work experience in your application profile. We use this information to screen and evaluate all applications and only the information that you provide is considered.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Including, but not limited to:

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL AUDITS

• Oversee and conduct audits, including adults of resident certifications, recertifications, and interim reviews; audits of new vacate files and processes; audits of site-based admissions operations; audits of property resident files.
• Work with HUD auditors, WSHFC and Tax Credit limited partners to confirm THA staff's work meets federal requirements and reviews by a governing agency.

REPORTING

• Ensure all reporting due dates are met; monitor and track errors and findings and work with staff to correct errors.
• Assist departments to prepare compliance reports for the regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and distribute Reasonable Accommodation request summary reports for interdepartmental review.

QUALITY CONTROL

• Ensure accurate and up to date documentation of quality systems, procedures, and processes; ensure these comply with all relevant rules and regulations for compliance and civil rights.

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE

• Monitor compliance with the agency's civil rights and reasonable accommodation policies; coordinate THA's compliance with Section 504 and the ADA.
• Oversee THA's response to reasonable accommodation requests.
• Investigate, collect data and facts, interview involved parties, and prepare THA's response to housing discrimination complaints. Work with the Tacoma Housing Rights Commission and other agencies to resolve complaints as needed.

TRAINING

• Serve as the primary resource for staff on related policy, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Develop, conduct, and monitor staff training curriculum for THA and HUD policies and procedures; provide and coordinate staff training. Update training curriculum and provide follow-up training as needed.

DIVERSITY

THA's staff, its clients, and the staff of community partners are diverse in many ways, including diversity by race, national origin, language, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, and disability. THA is committed to cultivating a culture of belonging. We value diverse life experiences and heritage to ensure that all voices are heard. We strive to respect and protect the dignity of all employees and members of our community. All THA employees must engage diverse people in constructive and effective ways as a supervisor, colleague, business partner, and/or service provider.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in liberal arts, public administration, public policy, urban studies, or a related field. Direct relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 4 years' experience in housing voucher, public housing, and tax credit housing auditing, which must include a working knowledge/experience with PBV's, HCV's, MTW plans and HUD handbook and IRS Section 42 compliance.
• Fair Housing and Reasonable Accommodation experience and training.
• 2 years' experience in multi-family housing programs compliance and/or program monitoring preferred.

CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATIONS

• Tax Credit certification or completion of certification within 12 months of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of applicable HUD Housing Programs regulations and the Low-Income Tax Credit Program.
• Thorough understanding of Washington Landlord-Tenant Law and concepts of tenant/landlord law and tenant rights.
• Demonstrated expertise using HUD's PIC reporting system.
• Working knowledge of the Moving to Work (MTW) program and an understanding of additional reporting and auditing requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate with others effectively, to lead and inspire, to build teams and manage conflict.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
• High level ability to plan projects effectively, meet required deadlines, and to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to engage diverse populations in a professional and courteous manner.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Possess skills to organize and work independently in an environment of frequent interruptions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

We provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees that can perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. If you require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiry to the Human Resources Department at for assistance. We ask for at least 24 hours advance notice when possible.

Compensation details: Yearly Salary

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