SALARY: $59,386.00 - $72,747.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 01/25/23
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
HOW TO APPLY: Floating Assistant Property Manager - North Region
JOB SUMMARY:
Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by February 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
About King County Housing Authority
King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high-performing, nationally recognized leader in affordable housing and in providing innovative and effective housing solutions so that people and communities can prosper. Our vision is that all residents of King County have quality affordable housing. KCHA is the largest housing provider in the County, and annually, the agency serves over 55,000 low-income individuals.
We transform lives through housing.
We are currently hiring for a Floating Assistant Property Manager that will have an opportunity to work in various satellite offices throughout the North Region.
The North region is composed of various portfolios that are each managed by a property manager and support staff. The properties are located in Shoreline, Kenmore, Kirkland, and Sedro-Woolley. The home office will be based at the Ballinger Homes portfolio located in Shoreline.
The individual selected for this role will perform a variety of administrative duties related to the management of the portfolios. They will be responsible for ensuring that the properties are operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing for the residents and/or tenants. Some of the regular duties in this position will be interfacing with applicants, residents, and neighbors; performing annual reviews and rent calculations for residents; annual inspections, lease-enforcement, and compiling data for use in reports. The Assistant Property Manager will assist with managing the operations as directed by the Regional Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Floating Assistant Property Managers will:
- Train and monitor the work of new and current staff as directed by the Regional Manager.
- Provide staff coverage for Property Managers and/or Property Specialists throughout the region as needed.
- Participate in administrative workload management; support portfolios that with completing tasks timely, staff shortages, lease ups when program changes, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree AND
- Two years of relevant work experience in affordable housing, property management, or general management OR
- An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records (manual and electronic) and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to perform mathematical calculations.
- Knowledge of complex affordable housing programs including HUD rental assistance, LIHTC, HOME and/or other applicable regulated housing programs and Authority policies and procedures.
- Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, and handling interruptions appropriately; ensures assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
- Communicates effectively and collaboratively with individuals, and internal and external organizations; applies effective written and oral communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, play a key role in department initiatives, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive, collaborative manner.
- Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
- Analyzes problems, identifies solutions, and articulates possibilities and recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
- Utilizes excellent time management and problem-solving techniques, and use of professional judgment in complex situations; demonstrates strong project management skills.
- Proficiency using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
- Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Special Requirements:
- Consent to and pass required assessments.
- Consent to and pass driver's and criminal record background check.
- Must possess a valid driver's license to travel to KCHA sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.
POSITION INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:
- Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
- Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
- Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)
Salary & Benefits:
The salary range of this position is $59,386.00 - $72,747.00 annually. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are available.
Physical Work Environment:
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.