Asset Management Specialist

Asset Management Specialist

The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) is proud of its mission and accomplishments. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda (AHA) advocates for and provides quality, affordable, safe housing; encourages self-sufficiency; and builds community partnerships. Join our team and you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in one of the most impacted regions of the nation.

AHA is opening a recruitment for an Asset Management Specialist in the Property Operations Department. The Asset Management Specialist performs a variety of specialized technical work in support of the Housing Authority's asset management and property operations functions. Conducts operational monitoring and asset management analysis by supporting portfolio performance tracking, capital project planning, compliance reporting, and financial review. Provides responsible and professional assistance to the department team, and performs related work as required.

The Asset Management Specialist will be hired on a 72 hours per pay period schedule (9 8-hour work days with every other Friday off). This recruitment process may be used to fill both current and future openings.

A combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Typical ways to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, real estate, public administration, urban planning, or a related field; and
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in affordable housing property management, housing operations, real estate, or asset management support.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.

Ability to be insured under AHA's automobile insurance policy.

Tax Credit Specialist designation required within six (6) months of hire.

Experience with:

• LIHTC or HUD compliance
• Property management accounting and/or asset management
• Yardi

To apply, submit a:

• Resume, and
• Cover letter stating why you are interested in and qualified for the position (two pages maximum)
• Supplemental questions

Your resume and cover letter must be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line: [Position you are applying for] – Employment Application.

The Housing Authority provides an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Membership in CalPERS defined benefit retirement program. Important: The Housing Authority does not participate in Social Security.
• A variety of health insurance plans to choose from, with some plans fully paid for (regardless of the number of dependents) by employer contributions.
• 2 weeks of vacation, 11 holidays and 3.5 floating holidays per year plus paid sick leave.
• A schedule of nine 8-hour workdays each pay period with every other Friday off. Nonexempt employees' pay is reduced when flexing due to the 72-hour pay period (rather than the standard 75 hours).