Occupancy Specialist

McCormack Baron Companies • Pittsburgh, PA

4h

About The Position

The Occupancy Specialist assists the Site Manager with ongoing leasing and administrative functions and supports day-to-day administration of low-income housing. The role verifies resident-file certifications and ensures program activities comply with applicable federal regulations, local public housing requirements, and tax credit guidelines. It verifies applicants’ income eligibility and preferences and accurately computes family income. The position also supports tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, and recertifications; prepares contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payment adjustments, and withholding; and processes rent payments, work orders, and purchase orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience in property management.
• Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility and ability to assist with all aspects of leasing and day-to-day property functions.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations and good spelling and grammar skills.
• Experience in low-income housing and tax credit programs, particularly public housing and Section Eight.
• Ability to communicate clearly and positively with applicants and residents.
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.

Nice To Haves

• Yardi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
• Verify certifications for resident files and ensure program-related activities comply with federal regulations, local public housing requirements, and tax credit guidelines.
• Verify applicants’ income eligibility and preferences and accurately compute family income.
• Assist with tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, and recertifications.
• Prepare contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payment adjustments, and withholding.
• Process rent payments, work orders, and purchases.
• Assist with day-to-day administration of low-income housing.
• Problem-solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.

What This Job Offers

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