Under the general supervision of the Director Of Housing Services. Responsible for the management and maintenance of the properties under their jurisdiction and for operating and maintaining them in accordance with policies and procedures as established by the Authority. Performs other duties as directed within the classification.
Example of Duties
Under direction, plans, organizes, initiates, and performs preventive maintenance work with subordinates
Maintains discipline and passes upon difficult problems in connection with the supervision of employees engaged in various management and maintenance functions
Initiates appropriate actions on delinquent accounts; accepts rent monies and issues receipts
Assists in furnishing data for annual operating budgets; operates within budget limitations
Prepares and submits required fiscal and statistical reports
Maintains required records and conducts annual tenant re-examinations and personal property inventory
Consults with Housing Manager on problems relating to finance, maintenance standards, personnel, public and resident relations, eligibility problems, operating and administrative policies and procedures, and development of performance standards
Prepares and reviews reports of employee performance prior to submission to Housing Manager
Advises and makes recommendations to superiors concerning matters involving policy changes, operational maintenance and major improvements to grounds or buildings
Conducts periodical examinations of resident eligibility factors
Processes applications for occupancy; thoroughly explains Authority functions and operational policy to applicants, residents and general public
Requisitions supplies, materials, services and equipment
Advises residents on care of Authority-owned equipment and property
Initiates safety and fire prevention programs; initiates and promotes resident-maintenance programs
Operates automotive and other equipment as required
Employment Standards
Knowledge of property-management involved in supervising a public housing facility
Knowledge of housing maintenance and repair problems
Knowledge of office methods and procedures; elementary budget procedures and techniques
Ability to anticipate and economically budget maintenance and repair work necessary to the management of the public housing facility
Ability to establish cooperative business relations
Ability to analyze situations and take effective action
Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive reports
Ability to keep operational records
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Equivalent to completion of two years of college (48 semester units or more), with emphasis on public administration and social science. Also, minimum of two years of experience in property management work or other business activities in which the type and level of responsibilities are comparable to those of an assistant manager in a public housing program. One year of successful experience in a property management, social services, construction or related field may be accepted as equivalent to one year (24 semester units) of the education requirement criteria.
License
Mandatory to possess a valid California Driver's License, and must present DMV printout if required by the Employer for verification. Applicant must also be insurable to the Housing Authority.
Other Qualifications
Must be able to verify physical condition is satisfactory. ADA compliance. Pre-employment physical. Must be US citizen or lawfully admitted alien. Drug-Free Workplace.
The Housing Authority of the County of Merced is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.