Property Specialist - Tacoma Housing Authority : Job Details

Important Position and Recruitment Info:

• Position open through 08/23/25.
• Review the attached full job description before applying.
• You must include ALL work experience in your application profile. Do not only upload a resume. We use the information in your application profile to evaluate all applications - only the information you provide is considered.
• The pay rate for this position at hire is $32.98/hr ($68,600.00/yr). Current THA employees transferring into this position are placed in line with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Position is typically located at Hillside Terrace 2300 and 1500 and The Rise at 19th.

Our Mission: Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) provides high quality, stable and sustainable housing, and supportive services to people in need. It does this in ways that help them prosper and help our communities become safe, vibrant, prosperous, attractive, and just. Our Vision: THA envisions a future where everyone has an affordable, safe and nurturing home, where neighborhoods are attractive places to live, work, attend school, shop and play, and where everyone has the support they need to succeed as parents, students, wage earners and neighbors. What You'll Do:

• Manage tenant relations and build community by addressing resident concerns, assisting or leading tenant meetings, and working with tenants to organize community activities.
• Verify annual income, family composition, eligibility, deductions, and allowances, ensuring complete and accurate information by using accepted verification methods and 3rd party verification.
• Screen new residents in line with program policies, perform background checks, and enter into lease contracts.
• Calculate and collect rent and security deposits, recording payments in THA's systems.
• Perform move-in and move-out inspections, orient new residents, review lease requirements and operating procedures, accompany tenants to units to offer units, and follow up as needed
• Handle property maintenance such as ordering repairs and inspecting the building's condition.
• Conduct home visits and property site walks to assess tenant housekeeping and other abilities.
• Assist residents in accessing social services, including working closely with Client Support and Empowerment (CSE) staff to engage and assist families at risk for eviction and other lease violations.
• Maintain knowledge of federal housing regulations, including Section 8, Section 8 Voucher programs, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, and the Family Self-Sufficiency program.
• View job description (attached to job posting on THA's jobs page) for complete position details.

Who You Are:

• Associate's degree required; directly relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 2 or more years' property management work experience, preferably in affordable housing, tax credit properties.
• Housing experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
• Thorough knowledge of federal conventional and leased housing regulations.
• Knowledge of procedures and practices pertaining to the selection process, eligibility criteria, rental and income limitations contained in assisted housing programs, preferred.

What We Offer:

• Commitment to pay equity and providing competitive wages, along with excellent healthcare benefits, paid time off, participation in WA State retirement plans, and a growing variety of health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunity to impact lives and strengthen communities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment that includes opportunities for professional growth. One of our employees said, THA is an organization that has intelligent and driven individuals, with an emphasis on teamwork and trust. We enjoy working together. THA offers an atmosphere that is energetic, practical, down-to-earth, and fun.