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ASSISTANT ASSET MANAGER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This position supports the Asset Manager and Administrative department in Hudson Housing Authority under the direct supervision of the Asset Manager. Incumbent performs the following functions:  screens applicants in accordance to HUD procedures, making decisions on the determination of the acceptance of rejection of applicants, coordinating unit offers and unit showings, pre-leasing activities and all functions pertaining to marketing and leasing apartments, coordinate move in activity with site management, may supervise small group of clerical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):
• Reviews, interviews and submits recommendations on resident eligibility for HHA hosing services. Reviews information and applicant data to determine program eligibility. Interviews applicants as necessary and may request additional documentation and/or references as needed.
• Services as first point of contact for eligibility, recertification, resident concerns and complaints at the property management office;
• Maintains a caseload and be responsible for the administrative and clerical functions with participants’ eligibility in HHA’s housing assistance programs;
• Maintains 100% completion and accuracy of the recertification / eligibility process on a monthly basis, including upload of information in the HUD PIC systems with no errors;
• Maintains clear and consistent communication with outside agencies, tenant groups and internal HHA departments;
• Coordinates with Landlords to obtain and/or provide documents including leases, HAP contracts and affordability notifications;
• Manages mail, telephone and electronic communications in a professional manner. Forwards and directs all written or verbal correspondence to the appropriate party in a timely manner.
• Performs general office duties such as typing/data entry, correspondence, filing, faxing copying, etc.
• Compiles work order and rent collection reports;
• Maintains tenant files in accordance with HHA policies and procedures:
• Assists processing accounts payable and accounts receivables; provides supporting documents and helps prepare reports;
• Assists with interview process of all new housing applicants, provides orientation to tenants on housing maintenance and regulations affecting their rights as tenants, prepares leases;
• Investigates and verifies family composition, income data, rental history and housekeeping methods;
• Implements apartment transfer procedure;
• May be required to respond to after-hour emergencies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Ability to provide clear and effective communication verbally and in writing; strong computer skills; meet physical demands of position; interpret and solve complex problems; complete mathematical problems; strong presentation and customer service skills; knowledge of Federal, State and Local HUD regulations, rules and codes; vast knowledge of Hudson Housing Authority structure, its policies and procedures; ability to work with a diverse, low income population; clerical aptitude, and courtesy; maintain confidentiality; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Associates  degree and four (4) years’ experience in Property Management, Finance, Planning, Real Estate or related field.

Special requirement: Obtain Project Based Voucher Specialist, Housing Choice Voucher and LowIncome Tax Credit Specialist certifications within one year of employment and retain throughout employment. Adopted & Approved - Columbia County Civil Service – 9/10/2024 - competitive 

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Applications are available at 41 North 2nd Street (Bliss Towers) Hudson, NY 12534
Hours: Operation Monday through Friday  7AM -12PM, 1PM-4PM