Property Manager

at  Montgomery Housing Authority

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration/Management, Social Sciences, or other
   closely related disciplines, plus two years of progressively responsible experience in the area of low-income
   housing or leased housing, including one year at the supervisory or managerial level; or any equivalent
   combination of education, training, and experience to meet the required knowledge and abilities.
2. Knowledge of MHA’s policies and procedures, and Department of Housing and Urban Development
   (“HUD”) rules and regulations, that applies to property management.
3. Knowledge of agencies that provide assistance and services to residents, including some knowledge of
   eligibility requirements.
4. Ability to maintain required records such as tenant files, vacancy reports, etc.; read and interpret policies and
   guidelines in order to make sound decisions;
5. A minimum of two years of management experience in public housing, HCV program, tax credit housing,
   assisted apartment management, and/or local government housing work (e.g. code enforcement, planning,
   community development).
6. Knowledge of HUD policies and other Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to low-income
   housing and MHA policies.
7. Knowledge of good public policy practices and procedures, business English and basic mathematics.
8. Comprehensive and demonstrable knowledge of HUD HQS inspection procedures and requirements.
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with and relate to persons of diverse
   backgrounds and abilities and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants,
   landlords and the public.
10. Ability to supervise others effectively and collaboratively, reinforcing good performance and dealing firmly but
    fairly with less than satisfactory performance.
11. Ability to meet both internal and PHAS program deadlines
12. Ability to plan and prioritize work of self and staff.
13. Bondability.
14. Valid Alabama driver’s license or must acquire one within 30 days of employment.
15. Eligibility to be covered under the Authority’s fleet auto insurance.

Responsible for the oversight of multiple housing communities, through subordinate personnel and monitoring fiscal
and occupancy status, for properties, through regular reports. Responsible for monitoring operating practices and
procedures and recommending changes to promote efficiency and achieve/maintain a high-performance status;
supervising, evaluating performance and training site personnel. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the
following:
1. Inspects properties to ensure they are maintained in safe and decent condition and in good repair. Monitors
and reviews HUD physical assessment scores and inspects a sampling of buildings, unit make-readies, curb
appeal and condition and organization of common areas and offices.
2. Monitors work order reports to ensure all work orders are addressed in a timely manner; Audits a sampling of
maintenance work at each property to ensure quality work and good craftsmanship; Ensures staff follow-ups
on any delinquent items;
3. Ensuring that the sites in the site achieve at least “standard” performance under HUD’s assessment system
indicators:
a. Physical condition of the units, buildings and systems;
b. Financial condition of the property;
c. Management performance of the property;
d. Resident satisfaction.
4. Carrying out the work of the property in a manner that complies with all applicable federal, state and local
laws, regulations, and MHA’s policies and procedures related to:
a. Civil and Disability rights;
b. Procurement of goods and services;
c. Admission and continued occupancy;
d. Lease and grievance procedure requirements;
e. Rental integrity requirements.