What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Property Manager position at Housing Authority of the County of Chester?
Duties and Responsibilities:
Work involves a variety of property management and administrative functions.
Property Management Functions include but are not limited to:
Managing and efficiently operating the housing properties within the policies and regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and HACC. Governing documents include but are not limited to: 24 CFR, HUD’s Project-based Asset Management pronouncements, HUD’s Housing Manager’s Procedures Manual, HUD’s Grants Management Handbook, HUD’s PHAS Regulations and successor management performance measurement systems and HACCs ACOP.
Participation in the management and oversight of the physical needs of the properties including physical inspections, physical needs assessments, and capital Improvements projects (ordinary and extraordinary).
Examples of Work Performed:
§ Prepares and maintains reports at the property level including PHAS indicators consistent with HUD guidelines under HACC established protocols.
§ Responsible for the effective management of the property within the provisions of the Board-approved annual budget. Establishes and/or provides input for property level budgets. Monitors and approves expenses. Procures goods and services for properties consistent with the HACC procurement policy.
§ Performs leasing functions including resident screening and intake from HACC centralized waitlist and associated paperwork and is responsible for the marketing and leasing presentation of the properties to prospective residents. Performs resident move-in and move-out administrative functions and associated paperwork as well as coordinating and insuring inspections are performed timely and residents at move-out are charged for damages and/or security deposits refunded as deemed appropriate.
§ Processes the intake of waitlist applications and is responsible for the overall management and integrity of the waitlist and draw process for consistency with the HACC ACOP and HUD regulations.
§ Responsible for all tenant accounting functions including the billing and collection of rents, security deposits, and other charges due to HACC from residents and the processing and billing of NSFs as applicable. Maintains the integrity of resident AR accounts, the compilation and delivery of rent statements to residents and maintains all accounts and ledgers of the properties including any office petty cash and related bank deposits as applicable.
§ Responsible for lease enforcement. Maintains a constant review of delinquent accounts, keeps records, and reports delinquencies in accordance with established procedures. Prepares and delivers late letters and notices in a timely manner and performs necessary follow-up to ensure prompt collection or eviction. Prepares eviction letters on all lease violations as necessary and coordinates and executes the eviction process including grievance hearings and court appearances with the Director of Property Management.
§ Prepares for and performs the annual and interim re-examination of residents consistent with HUD regulations and HACC ACOP and ensures only compliant families are housed by HACC.
§ Coordinates the general maintenance operations consistent with established procedures for reporting calls for services from residents and by performing systematic inspections of units at move-in and move-out, for general housekeeping, HUD physical inspections or other unit entry requirements.
§ Maintains security program protocols established by Director of Property Management to address in a proactive manner issues that arise at the property.
§ Keeps the Director of Public Housing apprised as to the attitudes and activities of the residents and their representatives and coordinates and facilitates periodic resident meetings in coordination with the Director of Public Housing.
§ Supervises the daily use of property facilities and spaces and ensures their upkeep and appearance. Encourages and instructs residents in the proper care and maintenance of authority property in accordance with the lease.
§ Walks the property’s interior and exterior spaces no less than twice weekly.
§ Ensures posted office hours are maintained and residents receive uninterrupted service including periods of time away from office.
§ Performs related work as required or assigned by supervisor.
§ Assists Director of Public Housing in complying with all HUD mandated deadlines through monitoring, reporting and coordination.
§ Assists Director of Public Housing in the production of PHAS-MASS information on assigned properties. Routinely monitors work associated with MASS (and its successor systems) to achieve and maintain high-performer status.
§ Assists Director of Public Housing in ensuring PIC (HUD Form 50058) submissions achieve and maintain 97% or higher submission rates.
§ Utilizes HUDs EIV system for leasing functions and reporting tenant debt information.
§ Performs procurement actions as defined by HACCs Procurement Policy and Procedures for the assigned property. Assists the Director of Public Housing with contract administration on all procured contractors in assigned area of responsibility consistent with the contract administration requirements of 24 CFR 85.36 and HACCs Procurement Policy and Procedures.
§ Produces content for Management and Board reports as assigned by the Director of Public Housing. Prepares periodic reports as needed for internal and external reporting as required by senior management and others, as well as the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
§ Responsible for the integrity of all property management related software modules in the Elite System, and other systems operated for the use of Property Management functions, including the HUD-EIV online system for assigned properties.
§ Attends staff meetings, performs work to meet established goals and objectives consistent with HUD rules and regulations to achieve and maintain properties at the highest possible level of repair and cleanliness and to achieve high-performer status under HUD’s PHAS-MASS and its successor systems.
§ Conducts themselves and their assigned property consistent with HACC Personnel Policy.
§ Performs related work as required or assigned by supervisor.
Administrative Functions include but are not limited to:
Property management and oversight of the assigned HACC property within the policies and regulations set forth by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and HACC. Governing documents include but are not limited to: 24 CFR, HUD’s Project-based Asset Management pronouncements, HUD’s Housing Manager’s Procedures Manual, HUD’s Grants Management Handbook, HUD’s PHAS Regulations and successor management performance measurement systems, HACC’s Procurement Policy and HACCs ACOP.
Knowledge, Experience and Training:
§ Is a Certified Property manager of public and assisted housing or obtains certification within twelve (12) months of employment in this position.
§ Two (2) or more years’ experience in supervising or performing tasks associated with the management of multi-family residential, subsidized or affordable housing communities, property owned, or programs administered by a public housing authority or comparable (low-income) property management agency; or One (1) year as a Management Aide.
§ Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding the operation of multi-family residential subsidized or affordable housing communities, property owned, or programs administered by a public housing authority or comparable (low-income) property management agency and associated management practices.
§ Ability to interpret and administer rules, regulations, and procedures relating to property management.
§ Possesses proficiency in the use of a personal computer including the use of a Windows based system, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Required to use HACC Windows based property management software for Waitlist, Property Management, Work Orders, Inspections, Tenant Accounts Receivable and Procurement as well as retrieve financial statement reports. Other software program use may be required to fulfill job duties.
§ Ability to plan, organize, maintain and monitor the management of housing authority records and reports for compliance with HUD regulations and HACCs administrative policies.
§ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, residents, contractors, other agencies and the general public.
§ Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing and to perform work free from material errors.
Experience:
Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
Some travel required between sites: West Chester, Phoenixville, and Oxford
In office Monday- Friday 8:30-4:30
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $43,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $43,000 - $44,000