What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupancy Specialist position at McCormack Baron Companies Opportunities?
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business need.
- Assist the Site Manager with the ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
- Verification of the certification for all resident files; all program related activities are in compliance with the rules and regulations of all federal regulations, local public housing, and tax credit guidelines.
- Verify income eligibility and preferences of applicants, accurately compute family income.
- Assistance with tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, as well as recertifications
- Prepare contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payment adjustments, and/or withholding.
- Process rent payments, work orders and purchase.
- Assist in the day-to-day administration of the low-income housing.
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma/GED and two years’ experience in property management
- Computer literate, flexible and able to assist with all aspects of leasing and day-to-day property functions. Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations, good spelling, and grammar skills.
- Experience in the field of low-income housing and tax credit programs, particularly public housing, and Section Eight.
- Clearly communication in a positive manner with the applicants and residents
- Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communications skills
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must have ability to problem solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.
- Yardi experience preferred.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers/printers, and filing cabinets.
- This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. Our offices are equipped with electronic desks for standing or sitting.
McCormack Baron is an equal-opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit.