Leasing Agent

Performs clerical work of routine difficulty involving the taking of initial applications for housing, rent collection and continued occupancy for public housing developments, and re-certification of other assisted housing tenants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct screening, intake and move in of applicants as per the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.
• Collect and deposit monies due to the assigned property/properties.
• Ensure rent payments and other charges are inputted into the computer in a timely manner, maintain records of collections, prepare reports.
• Completes and tracks annual re-certifications on residents at the assigned developments as directed by Property Manager.
• Completes interviewing and change of income for residents at the assigned developments as directed by Community Manager.
• Issues lease violations and monitors curb appeal for residents at the assigned developments as directed by the Property Manager.
• Prepare and Process recommendation for lease terminations.
• Conduct move-in, move-out and housekeeping inspections of units as assigned by Property Manager.
• Complete move out of residents as per the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy, to include settling of accounts and bad debt collections.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Housing Authority policy and procedures to assure residents have a clear understanding of changes that may affect their residency.

Education and Experience:

• High School GED required.
• 1 year experience in apartment leasing or case management.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, and work history verification, and drug screening test.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred.

License and Certifications:

• Must have the ability to earn certifications as required by assigned tasks.
• Texas Class “C” driver’s license at the time of placement and be insurable by the Housing Authority’s liability and fleet insurance carrier.
• Public Housing Specialist certification must be completed within 1 year of date of hire.