Property Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an exempt position providing property management, asset management oversight, and regulatory compliance for certain assigned properties within the St. Louis Housing Authority's public housing portfolio. Supervises leasing and maintenance staff to ensure timely leasing of vacant units, performance of initial eligibility and annual reexaminations of resident income and family composition, ensure resident compliance with the terms of the lease, and promptly respond to and resolve resident maintenance needs and other complaints. Ensure compliance with asset management principles and sound property management practices, HUD rules and regulations, and SLHA policies and procedures to safeguard agency assets. Establish work procedures and priorities for meeting deadlines and accomplishing multiple tasks, and ensure physical integrity of all properties within the assigned portfolio.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position would normally be gained through the equivalent of an Associate's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Real Estate or Public Administration with 5 - 7 years of experience in property management or related work experience. A Public Housing Manager (PHM) or Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certificate is preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment. Must be a self-starter and solutions driven. Applicable experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Ability to compile information for operational reports including per unit and trend analysis, occupancy turnover and market studies; knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and contract administration.

• Knowledge of HUD multifamily and public housing policies, procedures, assessment systems, dwelling unit requirements and all phases of low-income public housing programs; applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances and procedures.

• Considerable knowledge of modern principles, practices and techniques of Property Management Administration and comprehensive project and program development, implementation, and management.

• Skill in data processing systems, data entry, access and interface with computers through the use of remote terminals.

• Ability to ensure response to emergencies and establish on call procedures for after-hours emergencies.

• Skill in oral and written communications.

• Ability to prepare narrative, statistical and financial reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with residents, subordinates, co-workers and persons in and outside the Authority.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

• Must have and maintain a current driver's license and be insurable under the Authority's automobile insurance.

BENEFITS Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. In addition to a competitive salary, SLHA also offers:

• Medical Plans

• Dental Plan

• Vision Plan

• Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical or dependent care

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

• 401 a contribution equal to 12.7% of annual salary

SLHA is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.