SNAP is seeking a qualified individual for a Rural Development Community Administrator position to join a dynamic growing team.

This is a 30 hour per week position and is considered full time.

Review of applications will begin on May 14, 2024

Open until filled.

Benefits include medical, dental, life, LTD, PTO and 403(b)

Position Summary: Manages all administrative activities relating to the operation of one Rural Development rental property. Ensures compliance with SNAP procedures and applicable regulations, including but not limited to HUD regulations, including Housing Quality Standards, Washington State Landlord-Tenant Law, and USDA Rural Development compliance, to ensure that SNAP’s interests are protected. Promotes community concept among residdents, providing a clean, safe, friendly, and comfortable place for people to live.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers two rental properties of no more than 40 units, ensuring it is clean and well-maintained. Ensures all housing and related activities comply with codes and regulations, including local building codes, safety regulations, funding contracts, and landlord-tenant laws.
• Fosters a positive and productive working environment characterized by open communication with residents.
• Respond to tenant concerns according to established procedures.
• Participate in regular site visits and quality control inspections in compliance with HQS and other standards.
• Supports tenant placement processes by ensuring collection of supporting documentation happens promptly.
• Works with existing or established Resident Councils as appropriate.
• Advocates for clients with local organizations and assists with completing referrals.
• Submit purchase and work orders according to policies and procedures.
• Respond to overnight emergency calls.
• Knows, supports, and ensures understanding of program policies, procedures, and regulations within which the Agency.
• Completes assigned projects and performs related duties as needed or situation dictates.
• Must be available for emergency on call status.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Required: An AA degree and 1 year of experience in property management related positions, or some combination of education and experience in property management related positions totaling 2 years.
• Preferred: An AA degree and 3 years of experience or some combination of education and experience totaling 5 years. Affordable Housing (HUD, HOME, LIHTC, USDA-RD) experience is a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to empathize with and advocate for low-income and vulnerable people and to maintain confidentiality with personal information

• Excellent conflict resolution skills, emphasizing effectively communicating needs and concerns.

• Knowledge of landlord/tenant, fair housing, and property management laws and regulations.

• Proficient in computer operations, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Training and Certifications

• Certified Manager of Housing Preferred
• Fair Housing Essentials & Specialist Training or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

• Valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record, insurance, and personal vehicle for Agency business (mileage reimbursed)

Work Environment/Physical Activities:

This is a part-time administrative office position with a 30 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., which will require 30% travel time. The position reports directly to the Affordable Housing Development and Asset Management Coordinator.

The statements herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in different areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or balance the workload.