Program Compliance Administrator

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Company: State of Washington

Location: Seattle, WA 98115

Description:

Salary: $7,767.00 - $10,552.00 Monthly
Location : King County - Seattle - Downtown Business, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-01930
Department: Housing Finance Commission
Opening Date: 03/13/2025

Description
**In addition to the salary posted above, this position is currently receiving an additional 5% premium pay due to the position being in King County.

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) is currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Program Compliance Administrator position in the Homeownership Division.

The Program Compliance Administrator oversees the administration of in-house programs for single-family homeownership. They manage daily files and workflow and plan, lead, organize, and control the work performed by the organization, work units, or programs. They are responsible for managing and analyzing a large volume of detailed information while maintaining a broad perspective on improving business practices and systems. The Program Compliance Administrator helps develop policies and procedures that support the agency's goals and strategic plan. They ensure the appropriate and optimal use of the agency's resources, support effective communication throughout the organization, and maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct.

The Homeownership Division administers all homeownership and homebuyer education programs. This division is one of five divisions within the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. This position reports to the Manager of the Homeownership Division.

The duty station for this position is Seattle, WA. The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking and complemented with on-site work and meetings as needed. Employees are required to work in the Seattle office at least once a week and may need to come in more frequently based on Division needs. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of our worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Who we are:

The Commission is a market-driven and self-supporting agency created to provide below-market rate financing for building, purchasing, or preserving affordable housing and nonprofit capital facilities. The Commission functions as a financing conduit between developers, lenders, first-time home buyers, real estate professionals, and nonprofit organizations to provide affordable financing for homes, rental housing, civic and social services facilities, energy conservation projects, and first-time farmers and ranchers.

We believe that creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment is important and vital to the success of the Commission. We believe in working together to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.

Duties
Principal Responsibilities:
  • Ensures adherence to all regulatory requirements with IRS programs, such as House Key, MCC loans, daily priced programs, and down payment assistance loans.
  • Independently review, interpret, and apply complex federal and state codes, local ordinances, policies, and procedures.
  • Manage program fund allocation.
  • Monitor and track daily loan reservations and purchase transactions.
  • Provide prompt and effective technical support to lenders regarding the reservation system.
  • Generate and maintain detailed reservation system reports.
  • Review and approve pre and post-purchase loan files for program compliance, evaluating and monitoring lender compliance with applicable agreements and program requirements within 2 business days of receipt.
  • Perform daily assessments of loan underwriting to ensure compliance with IRS or other program guidelines.
  • Offer professional counsel to lenders on compliance issues and manage file corrections.
  • Provide expert guidance on homeownership programs to lenders, realtors, housing organizations, and the public.
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive training for lenders on loan program procedures.
  • Conduct post-closing and servicing quality control audit reviews and resolve loan discrepancies with investors and lenders.
  • Produce detailed lender performance reports for management review.
  • Lead team projects and collaborate with management to implement process improvements.
  • Develop strategic program reports and provide actionable recommendations to management.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of investors, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, IRS guidelines, and state and local guidance.
  • Actively participate in racial equity and strategic planning goals to achieve both division and agency-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives.
  • Complete special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications
We are most interested in candidates who meet or exceed the following criteria:
  • Proficiency in IRS compliance, including knowledge of compliance income calculations.
  • Demonstrated understanding of FHA, VA, USDA, and conventional underwriting guidelines.
  • Demonstrated experience of single-family underwriting or loan processing experience.
  • Working knowledge of House Key state bond loan program and down payment assistance programs.
  • Skilled in quality control in accordance with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae guidelines
  • Strong computer skills
  • Strong customer service focus and a positive attitude.

Desirable Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related field

A combination of skills, abilities, experience, and education may be substituted to demonstrate that you are qualified for this position.

Supplemental Information
Benefits:

We offer a generous benefits package that includes a full array of family medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance coverage; a state retirement plan; deferred compensation; 12 paid holidays; paid vacation, sick and military leave; subsidized bus, train, or ferry passes; credit union memberships; alternate workweek schedules, and telecommuting.

Application Procedures:

Applicants who meet the qualifications are asked to submit all the following items to be considered for this position:
  • Completed NEOGOV online application.
  • Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
  • List of three or more professional references,
  • Current resume indicating relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and education.

Web Site:http://www.wshfc.org.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The recruitment process will remain open until filled. First review of applications is March 27, 2025

Please include your name and preferred pronouns in your application to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.

To qualify and receive veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of the discharge, DD214 or NGB Form 22, with your application materials.

By submitting the application materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge. You understand that the Housing Finance Commission may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. Only those individuals who clearly demonstrate the stated qualifications will be considered.

The Washington State Housing Finance Commission is committed to providing equal employment, job assignments, and promotional opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all staff as needed. Women, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, all honorably discharged veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the WSHFC Recruiting Team at or at (206) 287-4439.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 12-31-2022
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Are you currently residing in Washington State?
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This position requires the incumbent to come onsite at our downtown Seattle office at least once per week and more frequently based on the division's needs. Can you meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience in single family underwriting or loan processing?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have experience with IRS Compliance, including knowledge of compliance income calculations?
  • Yes
  • No

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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
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