Salary: $34.49 - $51.73 Hourly
Location : Queen Anne Central Office, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time Position
Job Number: 105246
Department: Housing Operations
Opening Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Date: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary

We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization : The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven Agency in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle. We are committed to housing equity throughout the city, fostering an inclusive workplace for our 700 employees. Our focus is expanding housing opportunities, building strong communities, and promoting race and social justice equity.

SHA's talented workforce has made us a nationally recognized leader in housing and development. We embrace diversity and create an environment where employees can thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups.

At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Our hiring practices prioritize diversity and equity. Learn more in our and

The position:
We are seeking to fill a Compliance Auditor position The Compliance Auditor will, under general direction, perform a wide range of auditing functions to ensure SHA's compliance with all federal, state, and city laws and agency regulations as they relate to Housing Operations. Plan, organize and conduct audits in areas such as initial certifications, re-certifications, interim reviews, and new move-ins/move-outs and rent processing. Identify those areas which are not in compliance. Assist in conducting quality control files reviews, analyzing policies and procedures, providing guidance to SHA employees on error reduction and quality control, and take preventative measures in order to stop mistakes before they occur. Manage compliance with PIC and EIV systems. Provide oversight for all Housing Operations responses to funder reporting and requests for documentation of property compliance. May conduct training for employees. For additional information on the job, please see the
How to Apply :

1. Complete the online NeoGov application by clicking the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner of this posting.
   1. The work experience and education sections should be updated with your latest information. SHA does not accept external attachments for resumes and cover letters.
   2. Answer the Agency-Wide questions. Please note that if this is not your first SHA application, you should still review and update the agency-wide questions .
   3. Answer the supplemental questions , if applicable.

The ideal candidate has:

• Four years' experience in public housing, auditing, or other related areas, including auditing experience with applicable IRS, CFR, HUD, and other public housing regulations. Two years' experience in multi-family housing programs compliance and/or program monitoring is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in business, Social Services, Human Services, Public Administration, or related field; OR
  • may substitute a minimum of four years of relevant work experience for the required degree.

While these requirements are the traditional standards for developing the skills required for this classification, any combination of experience, training and education that demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the classification may be considered.

What will you do?

• Perform file audits of resident initial certifications, re-certifications and/or interim reviews; Review and audit all related paperwork which includes income verifications, asset verifications, lease amendments, etc. Ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete. Track findings in the Compliance Tracking System and report to management as required.
• Coordinate and assist in the initial lease up activities for all SHA properties.
• Perform audits of new move-ins and move-outs (vacate) files and processes.
• Perform audits of centralized and site-based admissions operations to ensure compliance with waiting list requirements.
• Monitor the Compliance Help Desk for property management requests for assistance and auditing. Ensure prompt response to requests and maintain a high level of customer service.
• Serve as the primary resource when staff needs a response to questions on policy, procedures, rules, and regulations. Build up SHA's compliance capacity through clear communication, information sharing and mentoring of SHA staff in all areas.
• Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of written department policies and procedures to ensure consistent review of files.
• Maintain compliance records in a centralized electronic file to ensure there is a trail of all auditor requirements and communications easily accessible and retrievable before, during and after all audits and reviews.
• Monitor properties to ensure compliance with the appropriate regulations (HUD, RHS, RCW, Landlord and Tenant laws, Fair Housing laws and Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC).
• Identify those areas and/or employees who are in non-compliance; notify supervisor or other appropriate personnel. Prepare detailed summaries of findings with supporting documentation.
• Recommend new policy/procedure or revisions to existing policy/procedures as they relate to areas audited. Assist in preparation and review of policy and procedures.
• Assist with developing, coordinating and/or providing training for employees who are in non-compliance. May create training modules for specific skills required by funders.
• Create and maintain training logs of all training provided by compliance for property management employees.
• Perform annual reviews of policy and procedure manuals to ensure policies remain up to date with funder requirements. Create, evaluate, and modify forms. Conduct research on LIPH and Tax Credit policy and procedure issues to identify areas for update and/or improvement.
• Prepare and run variance and audit reports on day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with policy/procedures.
• Prepare PIC and EIV Management: Submit PIC data; coordinate with property management staff to correct and resolve all erroneous submissions; monitor error reports within the EIV system and coordinate with property management for corrections; provide monthly error reports with status of error correction to Senior management team. May provide training to staff on the process for proper submission and error correction process.
• Assist Property Managers and/or Bookkeepers as assigned in preparing annual compliance reports for the regulatory agencies. Create and maintain master calendar to ensure all reporting to the appropriate agencies and/or SHA Asset Management Department staff are completed and delivered by the required deadline. Audit all prepared reports for accurate completion throughout the year to ensure advance knowledge of any potential compliance issues. Assist in preparation of final reports for delivery to funding agencies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, work plans, performance measures, and continuous improvement of service delivery to assist in attaining the unit/program/department initiatives and goals, agency core strategies, and mission through a spirit of service, teamwork, and respect. Work respectfully and courteously with other employees, follow directions, and work well under pressure.
• Attend all required training and safety meetings; report all injuries and illnesses to supervisor immediately; complete and submit incident/accident reports as required; report hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices to supervisor; and follow all safety and health guidelines, practices, policies, and procedures, and actively support and participate in the Emergency Preparedness program and tasks.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality relative to work performed. Fulfill all duties and responsibilities with a high level of integrity, honesty and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

The Location: 101 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits
  • We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees' Retirement (PERS).
  • We also offer generous paid leave and holidays.

Reasonable hours

• Opportunity for part-time remote work, depending on position.
• Opportunities for additional on-the-job training

Benefits
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).
The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:
Eligibility
As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.
Medical
Employees may select from four medical plans - Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.
The monthly cost for each of the plans are as follows:
is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
Dental
Employees may select from two dental plans - , an incentive plan, or , a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.
Vision
SHA offers two vision plans through The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.
Long Term Disability Insurance
If you are disabled, the Basic Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you up to $400 a month after a 90-day waiting period. Employees may purchase long-term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability.
Long Term Care Insurance
Long term care benefits provide for services such as home care, assisted living, and nursing home care. Varying levels of coverage and service options are available at low group rates through
Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance
You can select from one of two plans - Basic GTL, which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance.
If you have elected Basic GTL, you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner, and your dependent children. The maximum amount of supplemental life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
SHA offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover themself or a family member for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000 in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb.
Retirement Plan
(PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statutes and is mandatory if you are hired into an eligible position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employee's Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees have the option of making pre-tax contributions to pay for IRS eligible expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts.
Leave Benefits
Annual Leave is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally due to service years - up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is a 240-hour annual carryover limit for annual leave.
Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. Employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.
Seattle Housing Authority has ten legal and personal holidays, as detailed below.
New Year's Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day following Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Up to three personal holidays are granted to regular employees each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.
Unless specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement, regular employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.
Pay for Performance Program & Merit Awards
Regular Administrative non-represented staff are eligible for Merit Pay and Merit Leave awards based on their annual performance evaluation, as well as on the agency's fiscal year performance from January through December of each year. An employee's merit awards are based on the employee's performance rating, the position of the employee's salary within the salary range, and the fiscal performance of the agency. For new and promoted employees, the merit awards will be pro-rated based on length of time in the current position during the calendar year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
As an SHA employee, you may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.
Employee Transportation Program
A discount commuter is offered for use on Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Train routes. It can also be used on the Seattle Center Monorail. ORCA Passport also provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes.
Additionally, an , bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount membership (if accepted). Finally, group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.
Flex-Time
With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.
Telework
With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through
Washington Deferred Compensation Program
Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems'
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Please note that SHA does not accept external attachments for resumes and cover letters. Did you update the education and work history sections of your application with your latest information?

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