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Job
Opening Announcement
Opening Date:
May 1, 2008
Closing Date:
When position filled
Background:
Spokane Housing Ventures (SHV) is a non-profit community housing development
organization providing affordable housing in
General Summary:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs financial, human resources and administrative functions of the organization. As a member of the senior management team, reports directly to the Executive Director, and participates in setting and implementing the overall agenda for the organization. The primary responsibility of the CFO is to maintain financial and administrative management systems and internal controls that: 1) assures effective operations and the safe guarding of the organizations assets; 2) maintains the fiscal integrity of the organization and 3) maintains a General Ledger Accounting system based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principals.
Minimum
Qualifications:
· BA or BS in accounting, finance, business administration or related field
·
5 years in fiscal management
·
3 years supervising fiscal staff
·
Experience with PC based accounting systems
·
Experience may be substituted for education on a
year-for-year basis.
·
Ability to perform all functions of this position
as described in the job description which has been provided
Desirable
Qualifications
· Experience with governmental and fund accounting
· Experience with Federal, State and local reporting requirements and regulations of funding sources
· Familiarity with non-profits
· High level of computer proficiency
·
Familiar with human resources issues and
regulations
Salary and
Benefits:
This is a full time position, classified as “exempt” under the Federal Labor Standards Act.
Starting salary DOE. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Flex spending and pension programs are available on a voluntary basis for employee contribution through payroll deduction.
If hired, the
following will be required:
· Means and capacity to perform job related duties with personal vehicle, as may be required.
·
· Submit to fingerprinting for criminal record clearance and/or background check with acceptable results.
· Home telephone or other effective means of communication.
· Proof of required education
Application: Applications and Job Descriptions available on website: www.spokanehousingventures.org and
715 E. Sprague,
Development
Director
Open: 05/09/2008
Close:
Open Until
Filled
First Review: 05/30/2008
King County Housing Authority, a
leader in developing and managing affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest,
is seeking an experienced housing development professional to be Director of
Housing Development. The Authority
has an annual operating budget of $140 million, a housing portfolio of over 8000
owned units, undertakes over $50 million in construction annually, and has
developed and financed over 1000 units of housing over the last 5 years by
acquiring and building a mixture of low income, affordable, and market rate
rental housing. The Authority
expects to maintain or increase the rate of development over the coming years.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position reports to the Deputy Executive Director
and is responsible for carrying out housing development activities including
property acquisition and rehabilitation, new construction, mixed use and mixed
income projects, homeownership opportunities, bond issues, conduit financing and
consulting for other developers of affordable housing in King County.
Strong leadership skills, management experience and extensive experience
in real estate development, advocacy to support affordable housing and project
management are important prerequisites for individuals that wish to tackle the
creative challenge of developing new affordable housing opportunities in the
metropolitan area of Seattle.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor Degree and ten years experience in the
development and construction of low income, affordable, or market rate
multifamily housing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Master Degree highly preferred.
Qualified applicants should also have strong background and experience in
affordable housing development and finance including project identification and
procurement, property purchase negotiations, housing finance and construction,
particularly bond, tax credit and other affordable housing financing.
Experience in: 1) procuring and managing a development team composed of
staff and technical consultants, 2) interpreting and directing the development
of detailed financial projections for bond and tax credit finance rental
housing, and 3) assembling and structuring all necessary financing including the
preparation and submission of financing and funding applications.
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, experience with
public presentations, and ability to interpret and apply complex federal and
local requirements to the design and development of affordable housing projects.
Must have current WSDL and good driving record.
COMPENSATION:
The salary for this position is $85,
771.00
to $117,
936.00 annually
DOE.
The excellent
benefit package includes
medical, dental, vision, 12 paid vacation days, sick pay,
12 paid holidays, life
insurance, long term
disability insurance, retirement and 457b retirement
savings plan, positive
corporate culture and
commitment to a diverse workplace,
mileage
reimbursement,
plus more!
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume and application materials (available
on our website)
to
KCHA, Human Resources, Job #08-18, 600 Andover Park W, Tukwila, WA 98188.
This
position
is open until filled with first review on
May 30, 2008.
For future
opportunities please
contact our job line at (206) 574-1103·
or website
at www.kcha.org.
EEO/AA/M/F/V/D.
Terrific Community/Site Manager opportunity—HUD—Temporary—Maternity Leave
Coverage
We have an outstanding opportunity for someone with preferably HUD or other
affordable housing experience to manage a delightful 120 unit community in
Allied Group has an outstanding benefits package should this turn into a
permanent position. Additionally, those will to relocate expand their
potential to this becoming a permanent position.
For more company related information, please check out:
www.AlliedGroup.net
Please fax resumes to: 425.226.6998, or submit them online via the
website. We appreciate your interest!
HUD Specialist---
We are looking for a HUD specialist who would fulfill a roving role supporting
all HUD operations for our peninsula based communities. Your
responsibilities would include all HUD and/or tax credit re-certifications for
the residents at all locations, as well as overall HUD compliance at the site
level, and other global management tasks. There is a Compliance Team at
our corporate office that can offer suggestions and further support your effort.
We simply need more support in the field, and are looking for that specialized
person. Are you it?
If you are located on or near the peninsula, have great time management skills,
communicate and motivate people well, and have a solid background with HUD or
tax credit experience---you may be our ideal candidate!
Allied Group offers an outstanding benefits package. Please check out:
www.AlliedGroup.net for more details
about us.
Please fax resumes to: 425.226.6998, or submit online via the website.
We appreciate your interest!
SITE
MANAGER
The Tacoma Housing Authority
is seeking a Site Manager. THA
develops affordable, high quality, sustainable and attractive housing for
low-income households.
The purpose of this position is to
ensure that THA’s properties are safe, enjoyable places to live,
efficient to operate, good neighbors, attractive assets to their neighborhoods
and fully compliant with all governing program rules.
These
programs include, but are not limited to the public housing program, the tax
credit program, the project based Section 8 program, project based Housing
Choice Vouchers, and bond funding.
This position supervises a group of employees engaged in the property management
of a designated site. This position
is also responsible for the preparation and oversight of the operating budget
for that site.
The position plans,
administers, monitors, implements and ensures compliance with all regulatory and
policy requirements and the attainment of all goals and objectives associated
with the housing management functions and to do this is a highly effective and
professional manner.
Associate degree or
equivalent experience preferred. Two
or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the property management
field with an agency or property management firm required.
Two or more years experience with tax credit, multi-family project based
Section 8, and/or bond financed properties strongly preferred.
Two years experience in supervisory capacity.
Prior experience with housing authority or in real estate, property
management, maintenance management, housing management, or human services
including relations with clients, customers and members of the general public
preferred.
Starting salary DOQ.
Salary range is $38,149 - $52,371.
This is a full time position with exceptional benefits and will remain
open until filled. For the full
application process and a job description, please go to
www.tacomahousing.org.
EOE
SITE
ASSISTANT
The Tacoma Housing Authority
is seeking a Site Assistant. THA
develops affordable, high quality, sustainable and attractive housing for
low-income households. Under the
direction of the Site Manager, this position will assist in the performance of
property management tasks designed to ensure that THA
properties are safe, enjoyable places to live, efficient to
operate, good neighbors, attractive assets to their neighborhoods and fully
compliant with all governing rules.
This position acts as a resource to residents by responding to resident
questions, concerns and/or requests, mediating resident disputes, responding to
emergency situations and lockouts and by performing lease enforcement and
limited maintenance tasks. Performs
general clerical and administrative duties in support of Site Manager including
data entry, file creation and file maintenance.
Services performed under this Site Assistant job description include
completing assigned tasks and implementing
policy, procedures, and regulations governing program eligibility and operating
the assigned property. The person
who fills this position will perform this function in a highly effective and
professional manner.
High School diploma, GED or
equivalent required. Two or more
years experience in property management field or related work experience,
preferably in social services delivery with families and/or elderly or disabled
persons. Housing authority
experience preferred.
Starting salary DOQ.
Salary range is $29,000 - $45,000.
This is a full time position with exceptional benefits and will remain
open until filled. For the full
application process and a job description, please go to
www.tacomahousing.org.
EOE
HOUSING MANAGER
General Nature & Scope:
Manage the day-to-day operation of the residential portfolio.
Support housing staff in providing excellent customer service to our residents.
Ensure that each property is functioning at defined performance benchmark
standards in the following areas: regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship,
physical health and general tenant relations.
A high level of emphasis is placed on ensuring safe and clean housing
environment and robust building communities.
Essential Duties:
Include the following; other duties may be assigned depending upon project,
client or work flow needs.
Supervision and Authority
§
Hire, train and supervise
§
Support and guide housing staff, and work with other operations team members, to
ensure effective building operations.
§
Participate in development and implementation of department systems, protocols,
policies and procedures as it relates to residential properties.
§
Participate as a member of the SCIDpda management team, providing input and
assistance with the implementation of organizational policies and procedures.
Leasing, Regulatory Compliance and Resident Relations
·
Ensure compliance of low income housing programs and regulatory authorities.
·
Review, approve and sign leases and compliance certifications; assist in leasing
and move out processes.
·
Manage resident relations to include activity planning, resolving resident
issues, enforcing lease terms and regulations.
·
Work
with community based social services agencies.
·
Development of marketing materials and resident/tenant handbooks.
Financial, Budgeting and Reporting Responsibilities
·
Assist in budget development and management, monitor financial performance of
properties.
·
Prepare management reports on residential properties.
Resolve issues with regulatory authorities, owners, and funders
·
Work
with accounting and other departments to ensure that information is provided
correctly and in a timely manner.
Special projects and other duties may be assigned by Director of Housing and
Facilities
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsible to hire, supervise, train and evaluate
Qualifications:
To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.
Individual must be able to meet deadlines for reports and other reporting
functions. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
·
Knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations regarding affordable housing
programs – HUD, Section 8 and LIHTC; Landlord/Tenant Law.
·
Ability to effectively problem-solve.
·
Strong written and oral communication skills and reading ability in standard
business English.
·
Highly organized, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with frequent
interruptions and changes in priorities; ability to work well under pressure.
·
Ability to initiate and complete works independently.
·
Proficiency in Windows-based computer programs – Office, Excel.
Yardi proficiency desirable.
·
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years or more experience in affordable housing.
·
Supervisory experience.
·
Experience working in a diverse working population.
·
Direct service to diverse clientele.
Licenses or Certificates:
Following must be obtained or completed within 12 months of employment.
·
Certified Professional of Occupancy (NAHMA) or Certified Occupancy Specialist
(NCHM) or equivalent – complete and pass examination within 6 months of
employment
·
Tax
Credit Compliance Workshop by Washington State
·
·
Fair
·
·
Work is performed in an office environment with a low noise volume.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to read, speak, stand, walk, sit and use a computer keyboard and
monitor.
Judith Medilo
206.838.8228
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER
Tacoma Housing Authority efficiently develops, manages and owns affordable,
high-quality, sustainable and attractive housing for low-income households.
Its mission is to help low-income
persons and families find and afford decent and safe places to live and prosper.
We seek to do this in a way that strengthens our communities and makes them safe
and attractive places to live, work, play and shop.
Altogether, Tacoma Housing Authority provides housing or housing
assistance to over 12,000 individuals, which represents 6% of
We are seeking a new team member to fill the position of
Community Association Manager to help us achieve our mission.
The overall purpose of this position is to (i) assure that the Salishan
Association and its members complies with all governing rules, particularly the
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Easement (CC&R’s),
(ii) provide effective and creative help to the Salishan Community so it can
organize and cohere as a neighborhood that is diverse by race, language, income,
national origin, age, abilities, duration of residency, and homeowners and
renters; (iii) organize and lead community efforts to maintain and improve the
community’s appearance, safety, activities and amenities; (iv) efficiently and
effectively serve its members, and (v) effectively elicit and use the volunteer
support of community members.
Applicants should have a Bachelor degree with major course work in Real
Estate Management, Public Administration, Business or related field or
equivalent experience. Four or more
years experience in homeowner association and/or property management to include
experience with US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) community development
projects.
Evidence of continued specialized
training in target field.
Three or more years experience with the home owner association laws and
regulations, public agency real estate management, to include Tax Credit and
Project Based properties. Two years
experience in supervisory capacity.
The salary range is $48,226 - $66,206. This is a full time position with exceptional benefits. The posting will remain open until filled. For the full application process and a job description, please go to www.tacomahousing.org EOE
Housing Assistant
— Compliance
Open:
04/23/08
Close:
05/07/08
King County Housing
Authority, a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing
is currently recruiting for the position of Housing Assistant I
located in the Central Application Center (CAC) in Shoreline.
The position will process applications and update packets for Housing
Authority vacancies. Assist in the
monitoring of compliance for the Low Income
Tax Credit Program for all internally managed KCHA properties.
Assist in the approval and tracking
process for Tax Credit tenant certifications and ensure that regulations are
followed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of
the
CAC
Regional Manager,
the
Housing Assistant will collect, process, and verify housing assistance
documentation
and files.
Assist with entering
applications into a centralized Computer database, approve Tax Credit
certifications and conduct file audits.
Open mail and match application materials to files.
Return incomplete applications.
Answer applicant questions over the phone or in person.
Respond to voice mail messages.
Send Washington State Patrol and fingerprint cards request.
Assist in coordination of Reasonable Accommodations paperwork. Respond to
site staff for errors that need correction and
approval of files. Drive to the tax
credit properties and provide audits to on-site staff. Complete special
projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years
experience
working in affordable housing
or an equivalent
combination of education and experience. High degree of interpersonal
skills a must! Ability to work with
the public with tact and diplomacy; must
have computer
knowledge such as Microsoft
Word,
Excel,
Access, Outlook
and Internet,
telephone,
typing
and basic math skills; ability to work
independently and manage time
effectively; accurate, thorough, and follow directions.
Knowledge of affordable
housing programs highly desirable but not required.
Valid
WSDL and good
driving record a must.
This position is covered by
OPEIU/Local 8 union and membership is required at time of hire.
COMPENSATION:
The starting salary for
this position is $14.22—$16.74
per hour DOE.
The excellent benefit
package includes medical, dental, vision, 12 paid vacation days, sick
pay, 12 paid holidays, life
insurance, long term disability insurance, retirement and 457b retirement
savings plan, positive
corporate culture and
commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!
TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume and original application (available on our website) no later than May 7, 2008 to KCHA, Human Resources, Job #08-14, 600 Andover Park W., Tukwila, WA 98188.