Property Manager I

Bremerton Housing Authority

West Park (WA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life & AD&D

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

PTO accrual 150h

Sick leave

14 holidays

Longevity pay

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Bremerton Housing Authority is seeking a Property Manager I in Bremerton, WA. The role is a regular, full-time, on-site position overseeing day-to-day affordable housing operations and ensuring high occupancy and sound fiscal management.

The employee will coordinate maintenance, manage tenant eligibility, lease administration, budgets, and compliance with HUD and state laws. A valid WA driver's license is required, and the position offers robust benefits and regular business hours.

Qualifications

2 years of property management or affordable housing experience.
Ability to interpret HUD/state/local laws and regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect grounds and oversee maintenance; coordinate repairs and capital improvements.
Market vacant spaces and show properties; explain occupancy terms.
Assist applicants with housing needs and explain HUD/BHA rules.

Skills

Property management experience

HUD regulations interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma + 2 years college

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Property Manager I

Regular Full-Time Non-Union Bremerton, WA, US

Salary Range: $37.80 To $50.55 Annually

Department: Housing

Job Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor of Property Management

Grade/Level: 45

Amount of Travel Required: Local only

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised: none

Work Schedule: Regular Business Hours

Union: None

Work Location: On Site

Starting Pay $37.80 to $44.16 DOQ

Full Hourly Range: $37.80 - $50.55 per hour

Medical Insurance-BHA pays 95% for employee only or 90% for family
Vision Insurance-BHA pays 95% for employee only or 90% for family
Dental Insurance – 100% Covered by BHA
Life and AD&D Insurance
Washington State Retirement (PERS)
Washington State Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual of 150 hours in first year
Washington State Paid Sick Leave – 1 hour for every thirty hours worked (approx. 69 hours per year)
14 Paid Holidays per year
Longevity Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY

The Property Manager l is responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day operations, administration, and improvement of the assigned affordable housing residential properties in accordance with regulations through HUD and state law. The position oversees the highly regulated administration for low-income tenants, ensures a high occupancy rate, and ensures the buildings are in good physical condition with sound fiscal operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inspect residential grounds and facilities, keep area tidy and free from unsafe conditions, make recommendations for repairs or capital improvement and work with the Maintenance Lead to develop an Operations and Maintenance Plan, schedule and coordinate routine maintenance, and assist in the oversight of contractors and service providers to ensure work is being done in accordance with the scope of work.
Market vacant space to prospective tenants through leasing process, advertising, or other methods. Meet with prospective tenants to show properties, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local areas.
Assist applicants in determining the type of housing which meets their needs and assist in completing their application for housing. This may also include explaining HUD/BHA rules and regulations and relevant affordable housing programs and services.
Determine and certify the eligibility of prospective tenants, check references and other information on resident applications to ensure compliance with HUD regulations. Complete rental agreements, recertifications, and supplemental paperwork.
Serve tenants with legal paperwork, issue warnings, process summons and complaints, draft 10-day lease violation notices, and work with the Housing Director to process evictions.
With the Housing Director and Supervisor of Property Management, maintain the assigned property budgets throughout the fiscal year.
Maintain records of residents, maintenance work orders, inspections, rental or usage activity, special permits issued, maintenance and operating costs, property availability, or other program records and post all legal notices prepared by BHA.
Collect and record direct payment of rental fees, deposits and other payments.
Act as liaison between Bremerton Housing Authority and tenants, investigate complaints, disturbances, and violations, and resolve problems following established management rules and regulations.
Purchase building supplies, equipment, furniture, or services following procurement policies and regulations. Work with finance and procurement staff in completing purchase orders, invoices, scopes of work, selection of contractors, negotiating rates, etc.
Assist in writing. updating, and maintaining program compliance such as Environmental Reviews, Utility Allowance Coordination, Owner/Agent certifications, Elderly Only Designation Admin Plan, ACOP, Portfolio Plans. Accompany HUD or BHA representatives for property audits or inspections.
Other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

Education: High school diploma plus two years of college or vocational/technical school OR may substitute an additional two years of relevant work experience for the two years of college or vocational/technical school.

Experience:

2 years of property management or affordable housing experience.
Experience must demonstrate high level knowledge in interpreting and utilizing applicable program regulations and federal, state, and local laws (including Landlord Tenant Laws).

Bremerton Housing Authority has the discretion to accept any other equivalent combination of education and experience when relevant.

Computer Skills:

Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Experience using various office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, mail machines, scanners, etc.

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid driver’s license for use in Washington State with the continued ability to be covered under the Housing Authority’s auto insurance policies.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions.
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Technical Aptitude – HUD Affordable Housing Programs - Technical aptitude: Ability to comprehend complex technical knowledge and terminology of HUD affordable housing programs, specifically Low-Income Tax Credit, and accurately follow applicable federal, state and local laws.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is primarily an office position. The employee primarily sits at a desk but has the opportunity to move about at will. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate various types of office equipment. The employee will occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds. Employee may be exposed to noise from basic office machine operation. The work environment is fast paced and moderately noisy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand O 10 lbs or less F

Walk O 11-20 lbs O

Sit F 21-50 lbs O

Manually Manipulate F 51-100 lbs. N

Reach Above Shoulder O

Push/Pull