Area Property Management Specialist - Seattle/Tacoma

Mercy Housing • Seattle, WA

1d • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Area Management Specialist ensures that the operations of the properties in their portfolio are in compliance with Mercy Housing standards and expectations of property management. In this role, you will assess barriers to operational success, implement solutions, and provide training and support to property staff as-needed. Lease-up experience strongly preferred. This is an on-site position. Local travel required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of applicable local and federal housing laws, including Fair Housing and Landlord and Tenant laws.
• Experience being accountable for financials.
• Previous housing or property management experience including HUD, Low Income Tax Credits, Rural Housing, and Tax-Exempt Bond properties.
• Comprehend and communicate in the English language both orally and in writing.
• Interpret and understand financial information generated from property management software reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Define and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Lease-up experience strongly preferred.
• Professional certification in property or affordable housing management.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative, accounting, customer service, and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows rent collection procedures.
• Maintains occupancy levels at budgeted levels and higher, where possible.
• Achieves rents allowed under regulatory programs.
• Reviews property expenses and effectively managed to adhere to budgeted guidelines.
• Trains staff on effective use of property management, accounting, and personnel-related software, instructing staff on proper usage, as necessary.
• Monitors and completes regulatory compliance requirements, including file compliance, recertifications, interim recertifications, and appropriate documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Several Healthcare plans to choose from, dental (includes adult and child orthodontia) and vision
• 15 days of earned PTO your first year, 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
• 403b + match
• Early close Fridays (3 paid hours each Friday)
• Early close prior to a holiday (3 paid hours)
• Paid Time off between Christmas and New Year's Holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave and Care Giver Leave
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Free Basic Dental
• Pet Insurance options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED