Asset Manager #75825010 (Promotional)

City of Buffalo, NY • Buffalo, NY

368d

About The Position

The Asset Manager is a high-level administrative position responsible for the management, maintenance and financial health of various housing developments within assigned asset management groups. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring standard performance under HUD's assessment system indicators. This includes standard performance on the physical conditions of the units, buildings and systems; financial conditions of the property; management performance of the property; and resident satisfaction. The Asset Manager ensures that the work of the property is carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and Housing Authority policies and procedures related to civil and disability rights, fair labor standard practices, procurement of goods and services and rental integrity. General supervision is received from the Director of Management with considerable leeway for exercising independent judgment in the operations of assigned developments.

Requirements

• Continuous and permanent status as a Housing Manager in the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority for at least one year
• Possession of a Public Housing Manager Certificate in accordance with HUD regulations that must be obtained and presented within the maximum probationary period and maintained during employment
• Possession of a current and valid NYS Driver's License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment

Responsibilities

• Maintains the financial health of the property
• Prepares, revises, and administers the annual operating budget
• Maximizes the property's income and minimizes expenditures consistent with preservation of the physical plant
• Minimizes vacant unit days
• Monitors monthly and year-to-date income and expenditures
• Makes adjustments to financial practices when needed
• Prepares and/or reviews HUD financial reports
• Monitors cash flow of the properties
• Purchases goods and services when needed, in accordance with established policies and within the operating budget
• Works with Personnel Office in all personnel activities, including hiring and termination
• Administers personnel policies and procedures in accordance with adopted Personnel Policy Manual and/or negotiated labor agreements
• Organizes, schedules, supervises and monitors site staff and number of employees needed for the operation of the site
• Approves employee time records, leave records, and over-time authorizations
• Implements progressive discipline when required
• Directs, controls, monitors and evaluates the performance of site staff
• Enforces and monitors performance standards and improvement plans and works with employees to establish performance targets
• Works with management and residents to ensure support on resident input, providing accurate information in a timely manner and opportunities for input on fair hearings, and other Resident Council activities
• Participates in the development and redevelopment of the annual capital plan
• Obtains recommendations from staff on capital work needed at designated amps and priorities for such work
• Makes periodic inspections of the property to check for skips, curb appeal, hazardous conditions and other needs
• Confers and coordinates with local law enforcement to prevent crimes and enforce the law at the designated amps
• Submits recommendations to improve operating policies and procedures
• Submits monthly and annual asset management reports to the Executive Director
• Performs related duties as assigned or required by the Executive Director and HUD rules and guidance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support