Public Housing Property Manager

Are you looking for a position that makes you feel good about your role in helping others? Do you want to join a dynamic team that works hard AND likes to have fun? If you have a desire to contribute to your community while developing your professional career, keep reading. You may be a great fit for our team! We offer outstanding benefits .

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position serves as liaison with tenants and community groups to assure smooth day-to-day operations of the Public Housing Program administrative areas. This position is responsible for complying with information necessary to meet PHAS and Housing Authority goals and objectives in accordance with HUD regulations and the Authority’s ACOP.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the leasing and recertification of tenants of public housing units to ensure maintaining acceptable occupancy rates. Ensure all phases of process are in accordance with established Authority ACOP and HUD regulations.
• Processes applications, determinates eligibility; verification of income and approves selections from public housing waiting lists in accordance with established Authority and HUD policies and guidelines. Maintains public housing waiting list.
• Conducts move-in inspections and housekeeping inspections for public housing.
• Coordinate with inspector for annual inspections of housing units.
• Work with Maintenance Supervisors to coordinate units ready for move-ins or move-outs.
• Assists Housing Authority’s Attorneys with evictions and processes notices of termination to public housing residents. Appears in court on behalf of the Authority as needed.
• Ensures processing of interim and regular re-examination of incomes and family composition and initiates transfers when required.
• Knowledgeable of and enforces HUD regulations and guidelines relative to the Public Housing Program Operation, administration and compliance.
• Ensure accuracy in the implementation of the Housing Program into the Authority’s computer system. Areas of major priority are: Waiting List, Housing Assistance Payments Register, Tenant Account Files, etc. Become familiar with software and hardware computer programs so as to maximize efficiency in program operations.
• When required, mediate inspection complaints.
• Coordinate re-certifications of Public Housing Program tenants on an annual basis to achieve 100% re-certification within a 12-month period.
• Review and discuss the activities of the Housing staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with HUD regulations on a regular basis. Must ensure consistency in application of Authority’s ACOP and associated policies and regulations. Coordinate the modification of the ACOP to ensure updated regulations are incorporated with the plan at all times.
• Maintains records and reports on applicants pursuant to Federal regulatory requirements.
• Create forms, documents necessary to implement, facilitate or simplify procedures or changes dictated by the Authority’s ACOP or HUD.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Housing Programs are operated in accordance with achieving a high performer status on PHAS.
• Process tenant receivables daily in compliance with financial policies of PHA.
• Determines when charges will be levied on residents for maintenance work and materials.
• Assists with the annual evaluations of maintenance personnel as required under MCHA policies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations of the Authority and HUD is desired. Strong supervisory skills, ability to prepare reports and document files accurately and timely, good organizational skills, ability to make good judgment decisions. Ability to comprehend and interpret complex rules, regulations and laws, and communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to interact with diverse and special interest populations with tact and courtesy. Ability to operate a personal computer using current Windows-based programs as well as navigate smart phones and typical office peripheral equipment such as printers. Ability to provide information accurately and timely. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and the general public. Must obtain Public Housing Manager certification within one year of hire.

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Social Services and minimum three years experience or equivalent work experience in administration or business practices, or equivalent combination of experience and education in a related field. Good communication skills and knowledge of HUD Public Housing and/or property management desired. Must have strong computer skills including mastery of Microsoft office suite. Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials. Valid driver’s license required. EOE. Drug-free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $40,000