Senior Property Manager

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Senior Property Manager Full-time Regular New Orleans, LA, US 25 days ago Requisition ID: 1138 Salary Range: $69,800.00 To $83,100.00 Annually

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Senior Asset Manager, the Senior Property Manager performs administrative and managerial work with responsibility for managing the operations and maintenance of the Agency’s larger and more complex leasing functions and rental properties and portfolios. Ensures that all properties are operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing for residents and/or tenants. Directs and supervises office staff, sometimes through an assistant manager, and maintenance staff to ensure that all daily work orders, vacates, emergencies, and preventative maintenance is performed efficiently, and that lease agreements and resident issues are handled in a timely and effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for the safeguarding of all site assigned HANO assets, including the conduct of inventory, disposition requests for surplus equipment, and procurement of replacement assets. Supervises a staff of administrative and maintenance personnel, or outsourced workers. Plans, assigns and reviews work of staff for quality, quantity and outcomes. Provides or arranges for the training of all site personnel to insure they are properly prepared to carry out their responsibilities. Responsible for the enforcement and implementation of the provisions of the lease agreement and all HUD and Housing Authority policies, regulations and guidelines as applicable to all residents as well as those applicable to employees such as the Personnel Policy. Markets units and properties and conducts outreach to fill units; responds to questions and explains housing and leasing options. Assures tenant satisfaction by providing a high level of customer service; cultivates and maintains partnerships with other HANO departments and local government agencies; addresses resident complaints; makes judgments regarding tenant issues, reasonable accommodations for tenants and special medical considerations that may impact procedures or products used. Counsels’ residents and makes referrals for resident assistance. Attends resident council meetings, coordinates regular community meetings and activities as required. Assist with the development of the yearly operating budget and monitors property financial performance; reviews and approves payments for goods and services; ensures expenditures are accurately coded; submits reports on variances; keeps expenditures within budget limits and timely arranges for budget revisions when warranted. Prepares and submits a variety of reports, records, and correspondence on matters pertaining to property management in a timely fashion and as needed. Reviews or oversees the processing of applications and interviews of prospective residents, assignment of dwelling units, leasing functions and management of pools of applicants from the waiting lists. Conducts and/or reviews annual and interim leasing recertification’s to ensure tenant meets occupancy requirements including applicable public housing, tax credit and Section 8 guidelines; reviews third party verifications, income and other family composition changes. Performs tenant accounting; authorizes adjustments to tenant accounts, security deposits, rent changes, retroactive billings, maintenance charges and late fees; authorizes rent refunds or collection efforts to include timely update of the data system and deposit of collections received at the site; write-offs; negotiates payment agreements and schedules. Sends eviction notices to delinquent residents and follows up on these notices, provides adequate support documentation for the Authority’s Legal Department to execute evictions for cause. Assists in the removal of property for evicted residents. Supervises the organization and maintenance of property records and files; performs internal occupancy audits of all resident files in order to ensure compliance with admissions and continued occupancy policies and/or housing management procedures. Makes corrections and adjustments as needed. Prioritizes maintenance work orders; develops and implements daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance and preventive maintenance schedules; orders and maintains inventory of supplies, prepares requisition and purchase orders to procure materials and supplies; schedules testing and inspection of fire extinguishers, alarms, pest control back flow testing and storm water catch basins. Directs and supervises maintenance staff to ensure all daily work orders, vacates, emergencies, and preventative maintenance functions are performed and conducts inspections to ensure quality. Assist with procurements procedures for professional services, support services, and other routine building services such as maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, security, fire alarm system monitoring, and pest control as needed; ensures that purchases are properly and timely carried out. Ensures billings for other services such as maintenance fees, utilities, and other charges are timely forwarded to finance for entry into the Tenant Data System. Performs routine physical inspections of grounds and ensures that any identified deficiencies are promptly corrected; monitors conditions of the development to insure the health, safety, and security of the residents, guests, vendors, and employees. Collects and submits data for insurance claims, follows up on repair work of damaged units, and associated tenant relocations. Coordinates storm readiness activities at the property and implements other emergency protocol established by the Housing Authority. Responsible for monitoring the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) including site objectives of the HUD deconcentration rules which are designed to promote income mixing of tenants residing at the site. Monitors and enforces the Pet Policy, Smoke Free Policy, Satellite Dish Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and any applicable site-based house rules. Responsible for achieving and maintaining optimum performance of the site as delineated in applicable agency, departmental, and site based goals, objectives, and performance metrics related to property management including: vacancies, work order completion, inspections conducted, tenant accounts receivables (TARs), rent collections, vacant unit turnaround time, audit findings, tenant file maintenance, and any other assigned goals and objectives that may be adopted from year to year. Meets PHAS (Public Housing Assessment System) benchmarks and other established performance targets. Works with the Housing Authority management team to identify and implement best practices, including use of progressive IT tools and software programs for property management. Performs other duties as assigned including any temporary assignments at other locations or performing other functions commensurate with the qualifications and knowledge of this position. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business, public administration, finance, or related field. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manager or assistant manager capacity at a housing development or other muti-family property with at least 200 units. Tax Credit, Section 8, market rate, LIHTC and/or Public Housing experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Agency’s fleet policy.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. #J-18808-Ljbffr Housing-Authority-of-New-Orlean