Job Description
Salary: $54,377.12 - $69,330.83 Annually
Location : Albemarle, NC
Job Type: Full-time Regular
Job Number: 00132
Department: Public Housing
Division: Public Housing
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Scope of Role Managing a community and changing lives: The Public Housing Property Manager provides oversight for two public housing communities offering transitional housing.
**Growth Opportunity - This role provides potential to become the Department of Public Housing Assistant Director.**
The Property Manager position reports to the Department of Public Housing Director and is responsible for all property management activities related to compliance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) rules and regulations, and Federal and State laws. The property manager assumes responsibility for the overall operation and performance of all maintenance services, and delegates responsibility to appropriate staff. Performs the day-to-day activities of the public housing department. This individual is responsible for the development of specific strategies to ensure each development remains fully occupied, safe, and in good repair with high levels of resident satisfaction, as evidenced through rent collection and low household turn-over. Duties also include purging wait lists and performing recertifications, interims, inspections, quality control of tenant files, waitlists, maintaining waitlist, etc. Reports on all public housing program activities. Familiarity with HUD's Inventory Management System (IMS)/ PIH Information Center (PIC) is preferred.
Essential Duties - Ensures compliance with applicable HUD guidelines as well as federal, state, and local regulations, laws, ordinances, and the Agency's administration of programs.
- Promotes communication and cooperation between residents and management by staying knowledgeable of, and ensuring residents are informed of, new rules, laws, regulations, etc., as interpreted by the Agency. Meets periodically with residents to outline changes and/or new directions in policies and programs. Responds to inquiries concerning policies and practices associated with the application and/or re-examination processes in a courteous and professional manner.
- Provides oversight and guidance to facilities maintenance team as they conduct regular work within conventional public housing buildings and facilities.
- Oversees the income verification process. Prepares and sends written requests for income verification. Obtains, verifies, and calculates all sources of income and resources to determine financial eligibility of applicants.
- Identifies factors that indicate a particular type of residential complex or unit may be required to meet specialized individual needs, based upon a review of all information assembled.
- Oversees the orientation and briefing process for new residents.
- Ensures appropriate annual recertification of residents and calculation of interim adjustments and entry of data into computer database. Oversees the preparation and distribution of annual recertification and interim adjustment notices.
- Responsible for move-in/move out procedures, monitoring of service contracts, and timely response to resident service requests, ensuring smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts.
- Performs walk-by inspections, at least monthly, of buildings and grounds to ensure maintenance of curb appeal and resident compliance with applicable lease provisions. Issues citations when necessary and provides oversight of effective resolution of unsatisfactory conditions with residents.
- Effectively handles complaints and legal matters within area of expertise as assigned, including in-house grievance procedures.? Resolves conflicts and complaints among residents, if possible, to mitigate detrimental effects and/or avoid continued grievances.
- Performs related tasks as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or Social Sciences from an accredited college or university and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in management, or
- An administrative capacity in property management or low-income housing, or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the ability to fulfill the essential job duties of the position.?
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.
- Public Housing Certifications preferred
- Candidates must live within 50 miles of Albemarle, NC.
The following Certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment or other allowable period of hire as authorized by the Department of Public Housing Director or his/her designee:
- Property Manager
- Occupancy Specialist
- Rent Calculation
- Enterprise Income Verification System (EIV)
- Fair Housing
Physical Requirements - Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
- Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze reports, operate a computer, tablet, and mobile device, perform mechanical tasks in a technology infrastructure, do extensive reading, and do visual inspections of related technology components.
Albemarle will be a place
where all people can develop their potential , bringing neighbors together to support a connected community rich in water, air, land, and opportunity.
We are dedicated to providing benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following:
- Medical insurance for individuals provided at 100%; competitive rates for dependent coverage
- Local Gov't Employees Retirement System plan
- 401K & 457B
- Paid life insurance
- Optional dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, and short-term disability subject to plan terms and applicable waiting periods
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and employee training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
About the City Of Albemarle The City of Albemarle is home to approximately 16,000 residents and is the county seat of Stanly County. Our city has a thriving business environment, distinctive homes and friendly neighborhoods. Its growing industrial and commercial sectors make Albemarle an attractive place tolive and work. Situated in the beautiful Uwharrie LakesRegion in the Piedmont of North Carolina, Albemarle is conveniently located near several of the state's urban areas- Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem.
Quality of Life Albemarle is one of the principal communities of the Uwharries Lakes Region, an area that has been described as the "Central Park of North Carolina". This area is rich in cultural, historical, natural and recreational assets.
Albemarle and Stanly County provide an exceptional opportunity to live in a safe, attractive community that is ideal for raising families or for enjoying retirement. The area benefits from a moderate climate and a landscape of gently rolling hills. Albemarle boasts a variety of beautiful and diverse neighborhoods, both historic and new.
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