Senior Property Manager - Seola Gardens - King County Housing Authority : Job Details

Salary: $102,238.00 - $126,263.00 Annually Location : North Burien, WA Job Type: Regular Full-Time Job Number: 2025065 Division: HOUSING MANAGEMENT Department: Public Housing Opening Date: 08/01/2025 Job SummaryPlease note this position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by August 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. King County Housing Authority is currently recruiting for a Senior Property Manager who will work primarily at our Seola Gardens portfolio in Burien, Washington. KCHA is looking for a self-starting leader to manage, motivate and build teamwork within their portfolio. Responsibilities will include directing and supervising staff, sometimes through an Assistant Manager, to include Property Specialists and maintenance staff. The individual selected for this position will ensure that the associated property is operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing for residents and/or tenants. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is the largest provider of affordable housing in the Pacific Northwest and a nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link. Essential Functions The Senior Property Manager will:

• Manage a large portfolio with various subsidy programs and tax credit overlays; oversee the site waiting list and screen applicants as needed or required; conduct move-in orientations and tenant file certification; oversee vacancies and arrange work orders; perform property and unit inspections.
• Provide a high level of customer service; address resident complaints; make decisions on tenant issues and legal tenant document issues in accordance with Landlord-Tenant Law; enforce lease rules and regulations; create and manage a variety of legal notices to ensure that all residents maintain compliance with all lease restrictions; process evictions as requested or required; perform lockouts and safety emergencies.
• Recruit and hire staff; assign, direct, train, and inspect the work of staff; reward, discipline, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff performance; create administrative and maintenance staff schedules; recommend transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions; recommend and execute disciplinary action when needed; direct and supervise property staff on daily operations.
• Develop yearly operating budgets; provide recommendations on capital improvements; manage procurement, purchase orders and manages expenses; prepare a variety of financial reports; manage tenant accounting.
• Plan, develop and implement projects; direct project activities; meet deadlines and provide feedback; coordinate projects with other departments; analyze and organize projects based on the Authority's goals; schedule and manage special projects.
• Establish and sustain effective communication and professional relationships with external stakeholders including homeowners associations, service providers, etc.; ensure timely coordination, consistent updates, and clear notifications related to property operations, compliance requirements, service contracts, and project timelines.

Qualifications and CompetenciesRequired Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree AND
• Moderate experience in affordable housing property management, Fair Housing Law, Landlord-Tenant Law OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex affordable housing programs including HUD rental assistance and/or other applicable regulated housing programs and Authority policies and procedures; tax credit experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records (manual and electronic) and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, and handling interruptions appropriately; ensures assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with individuals, and internal and external organizations; applies effective written and oral communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages; ability to present policy and changes in front of a group.
• Ability to manage a large staff and supervise staff remotely where they aren't in the same office.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive, collaborative manner.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions and consequences of proposed actions, articulates possibilities, and implements recommendations to support goals; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
• Utilizes excellent time management and problem-solving techniques, and use of professional judgment in complex situations; demonstrates strong project management skills.
• Proficiency using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Special Requirements:

• Consent to and pass a driver's and criminal records background check.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to travel between work sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Position Information and Application ProcessApplication Requirements: To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:The salary range for this position is $102,238.00- $126,263.00 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $102,238.00- $150,289.00 annually. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are also available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page, . Work Environment:Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. After initial onboarding, this role will have the opportunity to work remotely up to 20% in accordance with the KCHA's flexible work arrangements; however, remote work conditions will be reviewed on a regular basis based on business and program need. Physical Environment:This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). Equal Opportunity:King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more! For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below. 01 Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?

• Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
• Yes, but not as described above.
• No, I don't have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.

02 Which best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03 This position requires experience working in affordable housing or related field. Please identify your years of experience.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

04 This position requires specific knowledge of complex affordable housing programs including the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, HUD rental assistance and/or other applicable regulated housing programs. Which of the following best describes the number of years that you were directly responsible for managing an affordable housing program?

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than 1 year) experience.
• I have moderate (1+ to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

05 This position manages highly diverse tenants as well as employees. Please identify your years of experience managing teams in the workplace.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

06 Please identify your years of experience maintaining records (manual and electronic) and performing data entry.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

07 What is the largest portfolio of units you have managed?

• Less than 100 units
• 100-250 units
• 251 - 500 units
• 501 - 800 units
• 801 - 1100 units
• More than 1100 units

08 This position determines eligibility for housing assistance and prepares rent calculations. If Ms. Smith receives an income of $26,247 per year, how much income does she receive each week?

• $546.81
• $504.75
• $1093.62
• $437.45

09 This position determines eligibility for housing assistance and prepares rent calculations. If Ms. Smith receives an income of $26,247 per year, how much income does she receive each month?

• $1,093.62
• $2,187.25
• $504.75
• $2,185.25

10 Anne Fox receives $100 per week from her job. Her husband, Mark, receives $620 twice monthly from his job. They also receive $674 per month in SSI for their disabled child, Marina. What is their total annual household income?

• $1,394
• $28,168
• $20,354
• $27,768
• $28,968

11 This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

12 Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

13 Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.

• I have NO violations on my driving record in the last 3 years
• Reckless or negligent driving or other similar offense (e.g., careless driving)
• Failure to stop and report a vehicle incident (e.g., hit and run)
• Any driving offense involving the use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, or other gross misdemeanors or felonies
• Driving while license is suspended or revoked
• Eluding an officer of the law
• Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage

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