Site Manager – Central Vermont

Vermont State Housing Authority; Vermont; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) seeks a Site Manager to oversee operations and daily management of a portfolio of rental properties funded by Rural Development, HUD, HOME and LIHTC. The role coordinates maintenance, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with housing laws and program rules.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of hands-on property management experience, including collections and supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience may substitute year-for-year for education.
• Three years of hands-on property management experience in public, nonprofit, or private housing.
• Experience in collections; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal subsidized housing rules, regulations and procedures.
• Familiarity with landlord/tenant laws and nondiscrimination requirements.
• Understanding of basic construction, maintenance materials and building codes.
• Ability to assess complex situations with sound judgment and tact.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and direct maintenance and contracted operations.
• Ability to handle emergencies and stressful situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and day-to-day management of assigned properties.
• Coordinate maintenance, custodial, and contracted operations.
• Ensure compliance with housing laws, regulations and program requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Mathematical skills

Writing skills

Housing regulations

Landlord-tenant laws

Construction codes

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Research & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About VSHA: Since 1968, the Vermont State Housing Authority has been working to improve and expand access to affordable housing throughout the state. VSHA strategically partners and collaborates with rental property owners, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and municipalities to implement innovative programs that promote housing access and stability for our community members with income-based and other housing assistance needs.

Please note that an offer of employment is contingent on a background check. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Pay Grade 9 – $27.95/hour – $58,136.00/annual

Position:
The Site Manager is responsible for the operation and day-to-day management of assigned residential property portfolio. Depending upon portfolio, properties are funded by Rural Development, HUD Section 8 Housing, HOME and/or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. Essential functions include:

Qualifications and Requirements:
Education – Bachelor’s Degree. Experience as defined below may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis
for the Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience: Three years hands-on experience in property management in the public, nonprofit or private housing field;
including experience in collections; supervisory experience is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Organizational, time management, mathematical and writing skills necessary to maintain a large and varied workload, including report generation and correspondence; ability to utilize computer programs, and maintain recordkeeping systems.

2. Knowledge of federal subsidized housing and other property management rules, regulations and procedures; collection techniques; and the ability to make interpretations and correct decisions applying them to work situations.

3. Familiarity with landlord/tenant laws, and federal and state nondiscrimination and accessibility requirements.

4. Working knowledge of basic construction, maintenance materials and building codes.

5. Ability to assess and resolve complex situations, exercise good judgment, courtesy and tact.

6. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; must exercise a high degree of confidentially, judgment, courtesy and tact; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with tenants/residents, employees, officials, agencies and the general public.

7. Ability to gather information, conduct research and generate reports and work plans.

8. Ability to work independently and provide day-to-day direction to the maintenance, custodial, technical/clerical and contracted operations of the property portfolio.

9. Must be reliable, dependable, and able to handle emergency situations in a logical, level- headed manner; and handle stressful situations with sensitivity, empathy and tact.

10. Ability to work in legal situations and proceedings and conduct informal hearings.

Essential Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:
1. Must possess a valid driver’s license, dependable, private means of transportation and carry liability insurance in accordance with VSHA policy.

2. Must have or be able to obtain certifications in Rural Development, HUD, HOME and LIHTC.

3. Where applicable and as required, obtain state of Vermont water and sewer operator certificates.

Vermont State Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. VSHA does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
HIV-positive status, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship status, veteran/military status, crime victim status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all of VSHA’s terms and conditions of
employment.