Compliance Specialist

Job overview

The Compliance Specialist role is onsite in Seattle, WA; pay is $32–$35 per hour. The position supports Community Roots Housing’s Property Management department and its affordable-housing portfolio. The specialist helps ensure consistent application of HUD, tax-credit, and other regulatory requirements through audits, quality reviews, policy and procedure support, and staff training. This work supports accurate property-management processes and fair, consistent service for applicants and residents.

What you'll do

• Audit files and documents and maintain compliance reports
• review property-management practices and Fair Housing compliance
• prepare funder reports and audit responses
• review rent changes, renewals, claims, utility allowances, and HUD submissions
• conduct quality-control reviews of tenant files and property software
• maintain forms and standardize processes
• develop and deliver technical training on leasing, certifications, and Fair Housing
• support staff during property-management system transition
• promote fair and equitable application of policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

compliance specialist

affordable housing

hud compliance

tax credit compliance

fair housing

quality assurance

property management

staff training

seattle wa

community roots housing

$32–$35/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee-only medical HMO, dental, and vision coverage
• 22 days of PTO in the first year
• 13 paid holidays
• two personal days
• sick time
• ORCA regional business passport
• employer-paid basic life and disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending accounts
• employer retirement contribution.

Why this role

Requires at least two years in multifamily housing programs and completion of Tax Credit Compliance Training within two years of hire. Bachelor’s degree is not specified.

About the employer

Community Roots Housing is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Property Managers. Sector: 53.