ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Housing is the foundation for success. We lead and collaborate with our community partners to create, preserve and invest in affordable housing. We protect housing consumers and revitalize communities to make Arizona the best place to live.

SENIOR COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 280, Phoenix, Arizona 85007
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Posting Details:

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 

Grade: 22

Salary determined by experience.

Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Compliance Program Manager, the Senior Compliance Coordinator completes compliance related duties and will play a lead role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), State Housing Trust Fund (SHTF), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), SFRF, and Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) properties maintained and monitored by the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH). This position primarily oversees Initial (Close-Out), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Site Visit audits and manages the Compliance Division's Annual Reporting Process. The successful candidate will also perform select site visits, coordinate division scheduling, and serve as reliable backup for all compliance activities, contributing to the stability and effectiveness of the compliance program. Duties include frequent travel and site visits within Arizona and occasional out-of-state travel for trainings. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, shall be performed within Arizona.

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Compliance Program Manager, the Senior Compliance Coordinator completes compliance related duties and will play a lead role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF), State Housing Trust Fund (SHTF), Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP), SFRF, and Section 811 Project Rental Assistance (PRA) properties maintained and monitored by the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH).

Lead and manage the process of Initial LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) close-out audits, ensuring new properties meet compliance standards. Conduct comprehensive on-site and remote compliance audits for various housing programs, including LIHTC, HOME, Housing Trust Fund, and Neighborhood Stabilization properties, involving both physical inspections and administrative file reviews. Oversee the Compliance Divisions Annual Report process. Manage accurate and organized record keeping of all monitoring activities, ensuring timely transmission of site review reports and submission of all IRS Form 8823s within 45 days of the correction period ending. Facilitate division scheduling meetings, provide technical assistance and guidance to stakeholders, assist in the development and delivery of compliance training, and serve as a reliable operational backup for all Compliance Division functions. Other duties as assigned.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, in Arizona, to include in-office hoteling, based on the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Candidates must possess the requisite education or job-related experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of the position. This position requires a minimum of four years of experience in affordable housing compliance or a related field, along with comprehensive knowledge of relevant federal, state, and l