SITE MANAGER I

Renton Housing Authority is a dedicated member of the Renton community working passionately to provide and manage affordable housing in our area. We are looking for an experienced, motivated candidate to join our team of dedicated professionals.  If you are looking for an opportunity to help provide housing to those in need, review the job duties and requirements below.  We would love to hear from you.

 Site Manager I

Under the minimal supervision of the Portfolio Manager, administer and implement policies for the Housing Authority; conduct interviews; lease units; provide wide range of support in the daily operation of specified communities, units and/or buildings, including routine functions, lease enforcement, arrange for interpreters, and interacting with the public. May act in the absence of the Portfolio Manager in delegated areas of responsibility. 

Overview of Job Responsibilities and Skills 

• Establish and maintain resident accounts; print and monitor financial reports; negotiate and process repayment agreements in accordance with policy; process and record resident payments; process resident charges; maintain occupancy vacate files; coordinate special reviews of resident eligibility and income; complete annual, special, and lease compliance reviews.

• Verify eligibility/suitability of applicants and transferring residents; show housing units and amenities; lease units to new residents or transfers; prepare and complete certifications and set rents; initiate and process lease changes for residents; initiate and complete vacate process; and communicate with appropriate staff. Coordinate move-in with prospective residents; gather necessary documentation to process move-ins, leases and transfers; provide orientation to new residents and ongoing education for current residents.

• Assess and document complaints; initiate appropriate action and/or refer appropriately. Conference with residents on lease compliance, personal, health or financial matters; initiate appropriate corrective action and/or inform or refer to Portfolio Manager or supervisor. Receive inquiries and complaints, verification requests, perform research, and provide general information on services, programs, procedures and regulations, or refer to appropriate person or department. Research and investigate possible fraud.

• Prepare and serve eviction notices and maintain appropriate documentation for tracking. Coordinate non-pay evictions and "for cause" evictions with the General Counsel; may accompany Portfolio Manager or others, and/or represent RHA at physical evictions.

• Take appropriate emergency action and/or inform management or other agencies of situations, events or crises. Provide coverage for locations as required by the absence of Portfolio Manager. Reconcile time using RHA's timekeeping system, Paychex Flex. May participate on employment interview panels.

• Conduct housekeeping and safety inspections and annual re-inspections of housing units according to established policies and procedures, including accompanying Maintenance staff on vacates and damage inspections, follow-up on lease violations, health and safety, home visits, welfare checks, building, grounds or yard checks.

• Depending on location, may schedule and track pest control treatments; assist with work orders; request and schedule language interpreters and translations; schedule and/or coordinate annual resident fire drills; test fire alarm monthly.

• Coordinate issuance, completion and tracking of ADA/504 requests and forms and submit to Portfolio Manager.

• Refer and/or coordinate residents' needs with community agencies for services and information.

• Receive and process grievance hearing requests; gather and prepare documentation; participate in hearings, or grievance panels, and in court proceedings as required.

• Compose, prepare and edit letters, memos, notices, flyers and other correspondence; may prepare statistical and narrative reports.

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, work plans, performance measures, and continuous improvement of service delivery to assist in attaining the unit/program/department initiatives and goals, agency core strategies, and mission through a spirit of service, teamwork and respect. Work respectfully and courteously with other employees, residents and the general public. Follow direction and work well under pressure.

• Attend all required training and safety meetings; use, maintain and replace assigned personal protective equipment; report all injuries and illnesses to supervisor immediately; complete and submit incident/accident reports as required; report hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices to supervisor; and follow all safety and health guidelines, practices, policies and procedures, and actively support and participate in the Emergency Preparedness program and tasks.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

 Requirements

• Two years previous experience in a non-profit, public/social/human service, housing program or related service

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Two-year relevant property management experience

• Knowledge of HUD rules and regulations, and RHA policies and procedures of low-income housing programs

• Interviewing skills and techniques

• Leadership skills, problem solving and decision making

• Conflict management skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and MLS software.

• Verbal and written communication

• Knowledge of general accounting and audit practices

• Valid WA driver’s license and insurable driving record

• Physical ability to lift, carry and transport material up to 50 lbs.

• When assigned to Tax Credit portfolios, must participate in Washington State Housing Finance Commission training (WSHFC) provided by RHA, plus other outside and in-house Tax Credit training during the initial six months of applicability, and must obtain Tax Credit certification within one year following the initial 6-month training period

• Residency is required at Renton Crest LLLP property site, Houser Terrace

NOTE: THIS JOB CLASS SPECIFICATION DESCRIBES MAIN DUTIES ONLY: IT IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED A DETAILED LISTING OF JOB TASKS.

TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SUBMIT A RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO charlene@jhbrawner.com.

Renton Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.