Make a difference and join the DCA Team! DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living. We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement. If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

General Description

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast-paced, challenging, and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player.

Overview of Job:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to partnering with communities to help create a climate of success for Georgia's families and businesses. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference. Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work. The Housing Finance and Development Division (HFDD) provides loans, grants, and allocates tax credits to fund a wide range of affordable housing activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable rental housing. The HFDD advances the following DCA strategic goals:

• Increasing access to thriving communities through outreach and development in areas of opportunity
• Partnering across Georgia to grow and achieve local visions for strong communities
• Fostering inclusive communities free of barriers to individuals underserved by existing housing programs

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

The Compliance Officer - Physical Inspector will provide critical support in the Office of Portfolio Management's Compliance Department; primary focus areas include, but are not limited to, scheduling inspections, performing physical inspections, reviewing third party physical inspections, following up with property owners and managers to cure noncompliance, staff training, and portfolio quality control. This position should carry out the department workflow process with little to no supervision, ensuring his/her work is completed timely and with accuracy. The Compliance Officer- Physical Inspector provides direct support to the Compliance Supervisor - In-house Inspections & Regulatory Submissions and will work to complete all assignments productively and efficiently. The Compliance Officer - Physical Inspector will collaborate to identify potential risk that may lead to exposure for the Department with federal regulatory agencies. Additional tasks include assessing and implementing policies and procedures.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

A combination of education and experience at agency discretion.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Access to an operational vehicle and current Georgia Drivers' License to travel to perform physical inspections
• Identify complex problems and review related information to both contribute to the development and evaluation of options and participate in solution implementation.
• Work collaboratively to develop work plans and strategies to meet the department's needs and obligations
• Prioritize, track, and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision ensuring effective execution of assigned tasks and projects
• Respond to inquiries, phone calls, correspondence, and email in a timely and responsive manner
• Communicate effectively to convey ideas, issues, goals, and interface effectively and professionally with department staff, external partners, and agency representatives
• Review and comprehend technical documents such as federal housing regulations and associated policies and procedures
• Manage relationships with DCA contractor auditors

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the Federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, HOME Program, and other HUD funded programs
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use available information to develop viable action items in compliance with the agency's policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to review, analyze and develop formal written presentations relating to a variety of issues involving portfolio compliance oversight
• Ability to respond appropriately in challenging situations and serve as a resource to team members and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to assess and evaluate internal controls for programs and processes
• Ability to present ideas, facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically both orally and in writing
• Ability to develop recommendations on a wide variety of complex issues relating to portfolio management, compliance and regulatory oversight, tracking, and oversight of consultants

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL, HOURS, ENVIRONMENT)

This position is currently designated as a remote (Telework) position. This position is full time (40 hours per week) and may require occasional overtime. Local periodic travel may be required.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need an accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation, and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change. This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included. However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.