Property Manager I

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Outdoor/Seasonal benefits

Job summary

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Property Manager to lead the management operations for agency properties, ensuring cost-effective, compliant housing and delivering well-maintained communities for residents.

Responsibilities include directing admissions and leasing, annual rent re-examinations, supervising leasing staff, maintaining financial health, advocating for residents, reporting, and developing marketing plans, with a strong emphasis on HUD and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Marketing, or Finance or a high school diploma with COS certification plus three years of property management and leasing experience.
• Two years of initial lease-up experience on a new tax credit property.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license and relevant certifications (COS, Tax Credit Certification, CFS) or ability to attain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Direct the admission process for all housing applications and manage leasing for residents.
• Conduct annual rent re-examinations and interim adjustments in line with HUD standards.
• Supervise day-to-day property operations and leasing staff.
• Maintain financial health and ensure compliance with all laws and MDHA policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/management/marketing/finance

COS certification

Tax Credit Certification

CFS certification

Job description

Salary: $55,822 - $63,519

Location: Nashville, TN

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville.

Position: Property Manager

Position Open: April 21, 2026

Position Close: Until Filled

Position Summary

The Property Manager is responsible for leading, planning, directing and overseeing the management operations for one or more of the agency properties; managing the properties in an efficient, cost-effective manner, in compliance with applicable rules and regulations; and providing a quality, well-maintained housing community for the residents.

Typical Duties

Property Management

• Direct the admission process for all applications for housing, manage the leasing process for housing residents
• Conduct annual re-examinations and interim adjustments to rent timely, accurately and in compliance with HUD's Rental Integrity Standards.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the property.
• Direct, control, monitor and evaluate the performance of the leasing staff in compliance with the Human Resources Policy.
• Maintain the financial health of the property; ensure a "High" performance standard under HUD's assessment system indicators.
• Manage the work of the property in a manner that complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and MDHA policies and procedures.

Resident Advocacy

• Work with residents to ensure that they receive accurate and timely information, opportunities for input, fair hearings on problems, and support for their ideas and activities, including taking part in the planning and redevelopment process for the site.
• Act as an advocate for residents with education, employment, health, or other non-housing service agencies.
• Maintain adequate systems for resident safety and security.
• Recommend improvement in operating policies and procedures, including submitting sample wording for such improvements to the Area Property Manager.
• Submit weekly, monthly and annual reports.
• Develop marketing plan for property.
• Other duties as assigned or as required by HUD rules and guidance

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Management, Marketing, or Finance or a High School diploma with the Certified Apartment Manager designation plus three (3) years of property management and leasing experience. Two years of initial lease-up experience on a new tax credit property. Valid Tennessee driver's license, Certified Occupancy Specialist (COS) certification, Tax Credit Compliance Certification, Certified Financial Specialist (CFS) or able to attain within one-year of employment.

Interpersonal Skills

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to effectively lead and manage to maximize the performance of property personnel: thrive under pressure in a fast paced environment; self-directed with the ability to successfully solve problems independently; be fiscally responsible, ability to make sound decisions, establish and maintain good working relationships with others; strong analytical abilities, detailed oriented, ability to manage ever changing priorities (multi- task); communicate well with others (oral and written) with good organizational skills; able to give and receive constructive criticism, and ability to embrace change

Technical Expertise

Knowledge of management, general accounting, real estate and PBRA HUD Handbook 4350.3 REV-1 and subsequent notices, including rent calculation, eligibility, verification, recertification, tenant screening, and Fair Housing.

Resilience

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.

Financial Knowledge

Knowledge of general accounting practices and budgeting; ability to accurately perform mathematical computation, calculate amounts and rates, and the ability to understand financial statements and budgets.

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination and drug screen to be hired.

MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

701 South Sixth St.

Nashville, Tennessee 37206

www.Nashville-MDHA.org

TDD#252-8599

To request reasonable accommodation or assistance with language interpretation, please Call 615-252-8550

Full-time, Civil Service positions

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

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• 1 Sick Day per month
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