Asset Manager; HABC

Overview

Asset Manager, Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) Housing Authority of Baltimore City
• Baltimore, MD, United States

Founded in 1937, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee the coordination, management, and administration of HABC housing developments. The incumbent is responsible for property management as well as hands-on financial planning and execution to develop, maintain, and advance the physical condition of the assets of HABC. The incumbent is routinely tasked with the day-to-day operations of the assigned housing developments. Directs the maintenance and the property management activities for Housing Authority-owned properties and facilities, including coordination of modernization and improvement programs, supervising and monitoring staff performance, inspecting units, building and site grounds, preparing and monitoring detailed operating and capital budgets, preparing periodic reports, meeting with residents and social services agencies, initiating eviction proceedings, and performing related tasks.

All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City ("HABC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned developments; plans and establishes goals and objectives; implements strategies to achieve objectives and monitors progress towards goals and objectives; ensures compliance with policies and procedures.

Prepares detailed operational and capital property-based budgets and monitors expenditures for assigned properties. Makes ongoing assessments of capital needs. Ensures budgeted resources are used to accomplish objectives.

Collects, reviews, ensures accuracy of, and analyzes operational information and data. Based on information, data, and statistics, accurately prepares a variety of weekly, monthly, annual, and other periodic management documents and reports concerning operations and trends. Uses reports to make appropriate operational decisions.

Recommends appropriate strategies and adjustments to improve efficiency, maximize cost effectiveness, improve customer service, and ensure the continued effectiveness of the development's operations.

Supervises development staff, including subordinate management and maintenance employees; trains office staff; evaluates performance and ensures that proper procedures are followed. Reviews staff leave and personnel records.

Monitors the work of contractors. Ensures coordination of all on-site contracted capital projects.

Reviews leases, terminations, and related documentation. Ensures that rent is collected in accordance with approved departmental procedures and performs or reviews annual and interim rent re-determinations as necessary. Ensures compliance with tenant income and rent restrictions imposed by regulatory agreements. Conducts home visits with residents to determine lease compliance; enforces the lease and recommends alternative housing if necessary. Initiates letters and home visits, and other procedures pertaining to delinquent accounts.

Issue rent extensions when appropriate. Monitors the filing of the necessary accounts documents in court for eviction and appears in court as necessary.

Routinely inspects developments to ensure safe and sanitary conditions are maintained. Determines if repairs or maintenance are needed. Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor or maintenance staff on maintenance of facilities and grounds of the developments; prepares requisitions for services and materials;…