What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opening: Senior Housing Manager position at Palatka Housing Authority?
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About the Role:
Palatka Housing Authority is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Housing Manager to lead and oversee our housing programs in Palatka, FL. This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in the community by ensuring safe, affordable, and quality housing for residents in need. If you're a motivated housing professional ready to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of public housing programs and residential communities
- Manage tenant relations, including lease enforcement, occupancy, and conflict resolution
- Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, federal housing policies, and local ordinances
- Supervise and mentor housing staff
- Coordinate property inspections, maintenance requests, and unit turnovers
- Develop and implement policies to improve housing operations and resident services
- Manage budgets, reports, and documentation for housing programs
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Social Services, or related field preferred
- 3–5 years of experience in public housing, property management, or a related field
- Knowledge of HUD regulations, Section 8, and affordable housing compliance
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and customer service abilities
- Proficiency in housing management software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Public Housing Manager (PHM) certification or willingness to obtain preferred
About Us:
The Palatka Housing Authority has long been committed to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing to the residents of Palatka, FL and the surrounding community. We are proud to serve our neighbors by fostering stable, thriving communities where individuals and families can flourish. Our team is passionate about public service, and we offer a supportive work environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a real difference.
Compensation: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year
About Us
Palatka Housing Authority (PHA) is committed to working with its families to build better families and communities. PHA serves the cities of Crescent City, East Palatka, Interlachen, Palatka, Pomona Park, San Mateo, Satsuma, and Welaka. Housing is provided through the Public Housing Program and Housing Choice Vouchers Program. PHA manages 422 Public Housing units and manages 402 vouchers.
We live our Code of Values by:
Respect
- Treating others as we would like to be treated.
- Listening with the intent of understanding what is being said and acknowledging that what is being said is important to the speaker.
- Responding in a timely fashion.
- Speaking calmly and respectfully, without profanity or sarcasm.
- Acknowledging everyone is right from their own perspective.
Integrity
- Making only agreements, we are willing, able, and intend to keep.
- Communicating any potentially broken agreements at the first appropriate opportunity to all parties concerned.
- Looking to the system for correction and proposing all possible solutions if something is not working.
- Operating in a responsible manner: "above the line."
- Communicating honestly and with purpose.
- Asking clarifying questions if we disagree or do not understand.
Customer Focus
- Continuously striving to maximize internal and external customer loyalty.
- Making our best effort to understand and appreciate the customer's needs in every situation.
Having fun in the Process!
Salary : $50,000 - $58,000