| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Salary | $32.29–$43.59 Per Hour |
Assistant Property Manager
Salary
$32.29 - $43.59 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Candidate Pool Registry
Job Number
CP-APM
Department
Housing Operations
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Summary
Assistant Property Manager - We offer competitive salary, great benefits, and work that matters to our community.
The Organization: The Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is a growing, innovative, and mission-driven agency; our headquarters is nestled in vibrant Lower Queen Anne, with numerous field offices operating across the city of Seattle. We are committed to housing equity throughout the city, fostering an inclusive workplace for our 800+ employees. Our focus is expanding housing opportunities and building strong communities.
SHAs talented workforce has made us a nationally recognized leader in housing and development. We embrace diversity and create an environment where employees can thrive. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and affinity groups.
At SHA, we value your unique perspective and background. We encourage you to apply, even if you dont meet every qualification. Learn more in our diversity and application equity statements.
The Position: We are seeking to fill a Assistant Property Manager position. We are looking for someone to administer and implement policies for SHA. Please note that this is a candidate-pool posting and not for a specific vacancy. Please also note that the vacancy may be a term-limited position with an estimated end date. You will have a chance to list your preferences in the supplemental questions. For additional information on the job, please see the full posting.
How to Apply:
The ideal candidate has:
High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of college level course work in Business, Property Management, Social Services, or related fields.
May substitute an additional year of relevant work experience for the year of college level course work
Two years of work experience in non-profit public service, social services, human services, housing programs, or related fields
Valid Washington state driver's license with an insurable driving record
The Location: Seattle, WA
Why Should You Apply?
Competitive salary
Great benefits
We offer medical, dental, vision insurance, and Public Employees Retirement (PERS), if hired into an eligible position.
We also offer generous paid leave and holidays
Reasonable hours
Possibility of part-time alternative work arrangement/telework for eligible positions
Opportunities for on-the-job training
Benefits
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) is pleased to offer an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for the full benefits package).
The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:
Eligibility
As a new hire, your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise, your coverage begins on the first of the following month.
Medical
Employees may select from four medical plans - Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.
The monthly cost for each of the plans are as follows:
Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
City of Seattle Preventive Plan is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
City of Seattle Traditional Plan is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
Dental
Employees may select from two dental plans - Delta Dental, an incentive plan, or Dental Health Services, a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents and are paid for by SHA.
Vision
SHA offers two vision plans through VSP Vision Care. The Basic plan is fully paid for by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid for by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames, and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.
Long Term Disability Insurance
If you are disabled, the Basic Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you up to $400 a month after a 90-day waiting period. Employees may purchase long-term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability.
Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance
You can select from one of two plans - Basic GTL, which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance.
If you have elected Basic GTL, you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, your spouse/domestic partner, and your dependent children. The maximum amount of supplemental life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
SHA offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover themself or a family member for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000 in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb.
Retirement Plan
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statutes and is mandatory if you are hired into an eligible position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employees Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employees have the option of making pre-tax contributions to pay for IRS eligible expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts.
Leave Benefits
Annual Leave is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally due to service years - up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is a 240-hour annual carryover limit for annual leave.
Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. Employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.
Seattle Housing Authority has twelve legal holidays, as detailed below.
New Years Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
The day following Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Additionally, up to three personal holidays are granted to regular employees each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.
Unless specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement, regular employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
As an SHA employee, you may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. This federal program was created to assist full-time public service professionals in reducing their federal student loan debt burden.
Employee Transportation Program
A fully subsidized commuter ORCA Passport is offered for use on Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, Sounder Commuter Train routes. It can also be used on the Seattle Center Monorail. ORCA Passport also provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes.
Additionally, an Emergency Ride Home Program, bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount Zipcar membership (if accepted). Finally, group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.
Flex-Time
With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.
Telework
With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through ComPsych.
Washington Deferred Compensation Program
Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation Program.
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Are you a current OPEIU member?
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Do you have a valid Washington drivers license with an insurable driving record?
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Do you understand that you are applying for a candidate pool and not a specific vacancy? Do you also understand that this vacancy could be for a term-limited position?
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Are you interested in being considered for a position that is term-limited and has an estimated end date?
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If you are interested in a specific portfolio, location, or position, or have other preferences, please list those below. If you do not have any preferences, please type N/A.
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Please note that due to OPEIU contract requirements, the majority of new hires for this role begin at the minimum pay rate of the pay range. Are you willing to begin at the minimum pay rate for this role?
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Please note that SHA does not accept external attachments for resumes and cover letters. Did you update the work experience and education history sections with your latest information?
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Please confirm that you have read the full job description for this role.
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Do you meet the minimum requirements of this position?
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Do you have direct experience related to this position?
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What is your level of experience with affordable and subsidized housing programs?
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Have you previously worked for a property management company?
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Have you use property management software in your previous roles?
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What is your level of experience with Yardi software?
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What is your level of experience with web-based annual reporting systems, specifically for Washington State Housing Finance Commission and/or Housing Trust Fund?
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What is your level of experience with managing resident accounts?
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What is your level of experience with lease enforcement?
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How comfortable are you with handling continually changing priorities in a fast-paced environment?
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How comfortable are you with handling a conflict with a resident or multiple residents?
Required Question
Employer Seattle Housing Authority
Address 101 Elliot Ave W
Seattle, Washington, 98119
Phone 206-615-3323
Website http://www.seattlehousing.org