Property Operations Manager Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00

Full-Time: M-F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• OPERS Pension Plan
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 13 Annual Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
• Accrued Sick Time (accrual begins on your first day of employment)
General Purpose:

This position supports all Stark Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) operating departments in the comprehensive management of SMHA properties, concentrating on overall property management functions including fiscal administration, maintenance and upkeep, environmental systems, and grounds. This position is responsible for working closely with the Finance Department to maintain financial performance, monitor budget, and ensure operational performance relative to long-term strategic planning and detailed service levels. The incumbent is responsible for all matters of the communities, such as oversight of all site financials, including budget preparation and adherence, variances to budget, and reporting; site staff, occupancy, program compliance, and overall property performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of assigned property consistent with overall SMHA quality, occupancy, cost, and revenue goals while adhering to the property’s operating budget.
• Prepares sitespecific operating budgets, ensuring that all site conditions and needs are met following assetbased budgeting and administration.
• Participates in the capital planning and redevelopment process
• Purchases goods and services when needed while following procurement policies and when the budget permits.
• Maintains inventory control of all materials, equipment, and supplies assigned to the property.
• Prepares long and shortterm strategic plans for the assigned site.
• Submits monthly and annual reports on property performance, fiscal management, compliance issues (if any), crimes, personnel issues, lease terminations, and enforcement activity.
• Ensures that the assigned property is maintained in good, safe, and sanitary condition at all times.
• Organizes assigned work; develops effective work methods that comply with Authority expectations; and partners with internal and external resources to maintain high levels of property performance and standards.
• Ensures full compliance in the area(s) of leasing, recertification, work order completion (emergency, routine), timely rent collection, budget adherence, daytoday procedural issues, lease, and Admissions.
• Oversee the timely leaseup of vacant units, rent collection, and recertification; conduct leaseup and orientation of new tenants; and ensure adherence to established policies for the enforcement of leases and collection of all rent and other receivables due to the Authority.
• Develop inspection schedules for the grounds and buildings with the maintenance supervisor to identify areas that need improvement and provide direction and assistance in developing measurable plans of action for accomplishing the work.
• Inspect property daily by walking each assigned building(s) and taking appropriate notes of deficiencies to be shared with building maintenance staff to ensure full compliance within a prescribed period.
• Provide the necessary support and guidance to subordinate staff.
• Maintains clear and consistent communication with outside agencies, tenant groups, and internal departments.
• Establishes and maintains positive community relations by attending various functions as a representative of the center
• Assists in the development of Policies and Procedures
• Maintain tenant files in compliance with HUD and Authority requirements and administer the resident grievance process
• Investigates and resolves tenant complaints
• Validates 100% successful submission of all recertifications in the online HUD PIC system.
• Responds to and ensures all INSPIRE inspections and findings are addressed by HUD guidelines.
• Successfully passes any industry certifications required by the Authority.
• Obtains and/or maintains PHM and Public Housing Rent Calculation certification within 1 year of employment and retains certification throughout employment.
• Remains oncall 24 hours and responds to afterhours emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 3 5 years of experience in Property Management or related field, preferably in Public Housing/HUD required
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Public Housing Manager certification is required or must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date.
• Certified Property Manager preferred
• Public Housing Rent Calculation certification required or must be obtained within 12 months of the hire date
Qualifications/Skills:
• Knowledge of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations and property/housing management, as well as general landlord/tenant and fair housing laws.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Ability to analyze property needs and implement the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Experience in accounting with an understanding of accounts payable, receivables, financial variances, and prior budgeting experience.
• Demonstrates effective communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management and multitasking skills to meet all required deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills with effective decisionmaking abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Property Management software experience.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.
Behavioral Competencies:
• Commitment: Sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard/smart to achieve them; strives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and brings issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
• Customer Service: Meets/exceeds the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identifies, understands, monitors, and measures the needs of both internal and external customers; talks and acts with customers in mind. Recognizes working colleagues as customers.
• Effective Communication: Ensures important information is passed on to those who need to know; conveys necessary information clearly and effectively orally or in writing. Demonstrates attention to, and conveys an understanding of, the comments and questions of others; listens effectively.
• Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrates a high level of conscientiousness; holds oneself personally responsible for one's work; does a fair share of work.
• Leadership: Provides direction by clearly and effectively setting a course of action for the department and subordinates; manages performance by providing regular feedback and reinforcement to subordinates.
Physical Requirements:
• The position requires moderate physical exertion. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, reaching, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., and lifting to 25 lbs.
Working Conditions:
• Working indoors and outdoors. Potential exposure to hazardous conditions at times. Working in moderate to severe temperature or weather conditions. The environment may produce loud noise at times.