Occupancy Specialist I (Gonzalez Park)

WinnCompanies•El Paso, TX

3d•$13 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

WinnCompanies is looking for an Occupancy Specialist I to join their team at Gonzalez Park and Marmolejo Apartments, which collectively manage 445 affordable housing units in El Paso, TX. This role is crucial for assisting the Property Manager with the initial, interim, and annual tenant recertifications. The company emphasizes its commitment to quality housing, meaningful service, and making a difference, offering career opportunities for individuals who want their work to create a lasting impact. WinnCompanies is described as an award-winning owner, developer, and manager of high-impact, mixed-income apartment communities, and is a leading manager of multifamily housing and a major operator of affordable housing communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1-3 years of relevant work experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
A current driver's license in good standing and ability to meet the driving records standards outlined in the Company Safe Vehicular Operations Policy.
Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office.
Excellent customer service skills.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to consistently meet required deadlines and follow schedules.
Ability to complete repetitive tasks with a high level of detail.
Ability to plan and schedule 4 months of work activity.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
Experience with Yardi or RealPage property management software.
SHCM certification.
COS or CPO certifications.

Responsibilities

Process initial, interim, and annual recertifications.
Notify residents of their impending recertifications using notices supplied by Property Management Software.
Conduct the recertification interviews with residents.
Review each recertification to ensure that all checklist items are complete.
Send recertification verification forms to the appropriate agencies (e.g., Social Security Administration, place of employment, welfare agency, Veterans Administration) relevant banks, and other organizations (e.g., drug stores).
Complete the recertification worksheet necessary to prepare the voucher (i.e., Form 50059) for the local HUD office, state agency, or local housing authority.
Complete the recertification worksheet so that the annual Tax Credit reports (Tenant Income Certification TIC) may be prepared for the state compliance agency.
Assist the Property Management staff with preparing for the property review by owners, regulatory agencies, auditors, etc., as necessary.
Ensure all information is accurate and entered in the Property Management Software.
Comply with company policies regarding the proper treatment of Tax Credit and Resident files.
Assist the Property Management staff with all facets of the move-in process.
Ensure that files comply with the regulations of all funding/regulatory agencies, such as HOME and HIF.
Ensure the proper treatment of residents’ personal and private information; maintaining such records in accordance with local, state and/or federal law.
Ensure recertifications are fully completed and executed with Property Manager and resident signatures by the date due.
Ensure that the recertification reporting calendar is followed and that all recertification reports and letters to tenants are run and delivered on time.
Ensure all prospect information is maintained and managed in a waitlist and in compliance with regulations, including but not limited to: completing guest cards, purging the waitlist at periodic intervals to ensure active and available prospects are at the top of the list, keeping in contact with the top prospects to ensure interest continues when vacancies become available.
Engage in marketing activities to increase prospect activities. Show vacant apartments or take prospects on property tours to solidify interest and pre-qualify applicants as necessary explaining income qualifications and required documentation for certification process.
Assist Property Management with PBA, Project Based Section 8, or other subsidy contract renewals, including calculation of utility allowances (HUD Contracts).
Perform special assignments as necessary.