Please note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by Feb 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. King County Housing Authority is currently recruiting for a Senior Property Manager who will work primarily at our Ballinger Homes portfolio in Shoreline, Washington. This person will also manage the daily operations and attend board meetings for our public housing units aligned to the Sedro-Woolley Housing Authority. 

KCHA is looking for a self-starting leader to manage, motivate and build teamwork within their portfolio. Responsibilities will include directing and supervising staff, sometimes through an Assistant Manager, to include Property Specialists and maintenance staff. The individual selected for this position will ensure that the associated property is operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing for residents and/or tenants.

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Essential Functions

The Senior Property Manager will:

• Manage a large portfolio with various subsidy programs and tax credit overlays.
• Oversee the waiting list, conduct move-ins and vacancies; perform property inspections.
• Provide a high level of customer service; make decisions on tenant issues and legal tenant document issues in accordance with Landlord-Tenant Law; enforce lease rules and regulations; process evictions; perform lockouts and safety emergencies.
• Recruit and hire staff; oversee the work of staff; evaluate and make recommendations on staff performance; create staff schedules; direct and supervise property staff on operations and performance.
• Develop yearly operating budgets; provide recommendations on capital improvements; manage procurement, purchase orders, expenses, and tenant accounting; prepare financial reports.

• Plan, implement, and analyze projects based on the Authority's goals; direct project activities; and coordinate projects with other departments.

   

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree AND
• Considerable experience in affordable housing property management, Fair Housing Law, Landlord-Tenant Law OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of complex affordable housing programs including HUD rental assistance and /or other applicable regulated housing programs and Authority policies and procedures; tax credit experience is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records and reports with attention to detail. 

Communicates effectively and collaboratively with individuals, internal and external stakeholders, and vendors; Able to present policy and changes in front of a group.

Ability to manage a large staff and supervise staff remotely.

Ability to work independently and as a team member to develop effective and cooperative working relationships.

Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.

Analyzes problems, identifies and articulates possible solutions and consequences, and implements recommendations to support goals;