Occupancy Specialist

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may expand to include other duties and responsibilities based on business need.

• Assist the Site Manager with the ongoing leasing and administrative functions of the property.
• Verification of the certification for all resident files; all program related activities are in compliance with the rules and regulations of all federal regulations, local public housing, and tax credit guidelines.
• Verify income eligibility and preferences of applicants, accurately compute family income.
• Assistance with tax credit evaluations, initial certifications, as well as recertifications
• Prepare contracts, lease agreements, income changes, interim reviews, housing assistance payment adjustments, and/or withholding.
• Process rent payments, work orders and purchase.
• Assist in the day-to-day administration of the low-income housing.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma/GED and two years' experience in property management
• Computer literate, flexible and able to assist with all aspects of leasing and day-to-day property functions. Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations, good spelling, and grammar skills.
• Experience in the field of low-income housing and tax credit programs, particularly public housing, and Section Eight.
• Clearly communication in a positive manner with the applicants and residents
• Exceptional organizational, oral, and written communications skills
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must have ability to problem solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.
• Yardi experience preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as computers, phone, photocopiers/printers, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires sitting, bending, stooping, or standing as necessary. Our offices are equipped with electronic desks for standing or sitting.

McCormack Baron is an equal-opportunity employer and makes hiring decisions based on merit.