Benton Communities is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management firm dedicated to creating thriving communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. With a portfolio of over 5,000 multi-family, and senior apartment homes, our Benton Communities team is adept at managing both conventional and affordable communities. At Benton Communities, we continually strive to create a vibrant environment for our residents, our team members, and our communities at-large.

Position Summary:

Monarch Mills is looking for a site based Certification Specialist. The ideal candidate should be organized, have attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks is crucial. Responsibilities include assisting applicants with income certifications, processing rental applications; responding to resident calls, overseeing apartment turnovers/scheduling move ins, coordinating lender and regulatory inspections and oversight of all licensing and maintenance of units. Strong knowledge of HUD & tax credit (LIHTC) programs is required. Certified Credit Compliance Professional (C3P) for Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) and Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP) certifications are preferred. Desired Skills and Experience At least 3-5 years of related property management experience Resident Relations Working knowledge of

HUD & Tax Credit Eligibility, Documentation & Reporting Requirements Benefits Offered:

Excellent benefits package, including PTO accrual for full-time employment up to 120 hours during the first year of employment which increases by one day with each additional year of employment up to 200 hours. We also offer health, dental, vision, life, LTD, AFLAC, and matched 401(k) programs with eligibility on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. We offer a $1500 annualized waiver, if health insurance coverage is not needed. In addition, 10 paid Holidays and Veteran's Day for our employees that are Veterans (thank you for your service!); Birthday PTO after one year of employment; Personal Day after 6 months of employment; and 4 Wellness Days each year. Position is eligible for a bonus potential.

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Paid time off Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have working in affordable housing property management? Do you have experience processing HUD and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) certifications? Do you have experience processing resident recertifications, move-ins, and rental applications? How many years of experience do you have working directly with residents in a property management setting? Are you comfortable coordinating compliance inspections, maintaining unit files, and ensuring regulatory compliance?

Work Location:

In person