Property Manager

Seattle Housing Authority; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Housing Authority in Seattle, WA is seeking a Property Manager to oversee a diverse portfolio, supervise staff, and ensure day-to-day operations of tax-credit and subsidized housing. The role emphasizes resident engagement and community partnerships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in relevant field and at least five years in residential property management, plus a WA driver's license with an insurable record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Property Management, Social Services, Public Administration or related field (may substitute four years of directly relevant experience)
• Five years of experience in residential property management
• Valid Washington state driver’s license with an insurable driving record

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the property, including straight tax credit and subsidized rental housing
• Engage with residents, the community, service providers and support community building activities
• Provide oversight of inspection of community facilities and grounds
• Manage lease enforcement actions
• Assist in procedure development and implementation

Skills

Staff supervision

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Property Management, Social Services, Public Administration or related field

Five years of residential property management experience

Job description

Job Summary

Property Manager - We offer a competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.

The Organization

The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven agency; our headquarters is nestled in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with numerous field offices operating across the city of Seattle. We are committed to housing equity throughout the city, fostering an inclusive workplace for our 800+ employees. Our focus is expanding housing opportunities and building strong communities.

SHA's talented workforce has made us a nationally recognized leader in housing and development. We embrace diversity and create an environment where employees can thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups.

At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statements.

The Position

We are seeking to fill a Property Manager position. We are looking for someone to perform oversight to a wide variety of supervisory and technical tasks depending on the portfolio composition. Please note that this is a candidate-pool posting and not for a specific vacancy. Please also note that the vacancy may be a term-limited position with an estimated end date. For additional information on the job, please see the full posting.

The Ideal Candidate Has

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Property Management, Social Services, Human Services, Public Administration, or related fields
  • May substitute an additional four years of directly relevant experience
• Five years of experience in residential property management
• Valid Washington state driver’s license with an insurable driving record

What will you do?

• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the property, that includes both straight tax credit and subsidized rental housing.
• Engage with residents, community, partner with service providers and support community building activities.
• Provide oversight of inspection of community facilities and grounds
• Manage lease enforcement actions
• Assist in procedure development and implementation

The Location:

3815 S. Othello St, Seattle, WA, 98118

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits
  • We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees' Retirement (PERS), if hired into an eligible position.
  • We also offer generous paid leave and holidays
• Reasonable hours
  • Opportunity for part-time remote work, depending on position
• Opportunities for on-the-job training

Benefits

Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).

The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:

Eligibility

As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.

Medical

Employees may select from four medical plans – Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.

Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children.

Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children.

City of Seattle Preventive Plan is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children.

City of Seattle Traditional Plan is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children.

Dental

Employees may select from two dental plans - Delta Dental, an incentive plan, or Dental Health Services, a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.

Vision

SHA offers two vision plans through VSP Vision Care. The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.

Long Term Disability Insurance

If you are disabled, the Basic Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you up to $400 a month after a 90-day waiting period. Employees may purchase long-term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability.

Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance

You can select from one of two plans - Basic GTL, which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance.

If you have elected Basic GTL, you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner, and your dependent children. The maximum amount of supplemental life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

SHA offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover themself or a family member for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000 in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb.

Retirement Plan

Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statutes and is mandatory if you are hired into an eligible position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employee's Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employees have the option of making pre-tax contributions to pay for IRS eligible expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts.

Leave Benefits

Annual Leave is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally due to service years - up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is a 240-hour annual carryover limit for annual leave.

Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. Employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.

Seattle Housing Authority observes twelve legal holidays, as detailed below.

New Year's Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Presidents Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Indigenous People's Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

The day following Thanksgiving

Christmas Day

Additionally, up to three personal holidays are granted to regular employees each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.

Regular administrative non-represented employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.

Pay for Performance Program & Merit Awards

Regular Administrative non-represented staff are eligible for Merit Pay and Merit Leave awards based on their annual performance evaluation, as well as on the agency's fiscal year performance from January through December of each year. An employee's merit awards are based on the employee's performance rating, the position of the employee's salary within the salary range, and the fiscal performance of the agency. For new and promoted employees, the merit awards will be pro-rated based on length of time in the current position during the calendar year.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

As an SHA employee, you may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.

Employee Transportation Program

A fully subsidized commuter ORCA Passport is offered for use on Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Train routes. It can also be used on the Seattle Center Monorail. ORCA Passport also provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes.

Additionally, an Emergency Ride Home Program, bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount Zipcar membership (if accepted). Finally, group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.

Flex-Time

With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.

Telework

With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.

Employee Assistance Program

Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through ComPsych.

Washington Deferred Compensation Program

Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems' Deferred Compensation Program.