ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

Address: 1100 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. Must have the ability to commute and utilize Phoenix office hoteling space as needed.

Salary: $54,000 - $57,000 

Grade 19

Salary determined by experience.

Position will remain open until business needs are met.

This position is one of several Housing Compliance Officers that monitor state and federally assisted rental properties for compliance with various federal and state laws and guidelines. This position consists of significant travel in Arizona. 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. Must have the ability to commute and utilize Phoenix office hoteling space as needed.

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.

This position is one of several Housing Compliance Officers that monitor state and federally assisted rental properties for compliance with various federal and state laws and guidelines. Monitoring will include visits to emergency shelters and housing utilized as transitional housing for homeless populations. Assisted properties include properties financed through Federal or State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), private activity bonds, the HOME Program, State/National Housing Trust Funds, and other financing sources. This position requires frequent and extensive travel throughout the state to visit properties on-site. Inspections include comprehensive physical inspections of residential units to ensure compliance with the National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) guidelines. Simultaneously conduct a detailed administrative review/audit in accordance with the HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act) final rule, verifying property adherence to updated HUD regulations concerning income calculations, asset limits, and verification procedures to guarantee all units are leased to qualified low-income households.

In addition to traveling and conducting property inspections/audits, this position is required to follow up all monitoring visits with written reports, participate in training opportunities, assist in the update of compliance materials, review annual reports, and maintain organized, complete and accurate monitoring files and database maintenance. 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. Must have the ability to commute and utilize Phoenix office hoteling space as needed.

Candidates must possess sufficient education or job-related experience demonstrating an ability to perform the duties of the position. Highest qualified candidates will have experience in or knowledge of requirements of rental housing financed through the LIHTC Program, HOME, State/National Housing Trust Fund and other public subsidies, and/or have prior property management or monitoring experience, and hold (preferred) a certificate of training in the UPCS, NSPIRE, or Housing Quality Standards (HQS). Candidate must be detail oriented and organized and demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively both verbally and through written means. Must have the ability to interpret and explain State and Federal regulations including the HOTMA final rule and possess the ability to work amicably with other professionals in the role of providing this service for a State agency. A valid Arizona Driver License and acceptable driving record required.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

By providing the option of a remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program. New ASRS members will have a 27-week waiting period for membership. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement.

Visit housing.az.gov for comprehensive information on the Arizona Department of Housing. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.