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Starting Salary: $65,000 to $80,000/year depending on experience.
It is a terrific time to work for Aurora Housing Authority! We are looking for positive, dedicated employees who are committed to our mission and to making life better for our residents. Our core values are
Respect others
Act with integrity at all times
Maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
Communicate clearly
The mission of the Housing Authority of the City of Aurora (AHA) is to develop and promote quality housing while supporting and encouraging economic opportunities leading to self-sufficiency and independence. AHA accomplishes this mission by providing affordable or subsidized housing at 10 different properties, administering approximately 1200 vouchers (HCV, FUP and VASH) and offering 2 homeless programs with case management.
Why work for AHA?
Outstanding benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time-off policy
We value diversity
Employee Wellness program
Incentives for volunteerism in the community
Continuing education and training
Employee appreciation activities
Ability to make a difference in the lives of people
AHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Purpose
Maintain the integrity of the physical assets and maximize the return from the assets in accordance with the Authority’s mission, vision and objectives. Manage and coordinate the systems and activities that ensure optimal functioning and maintenance of all building properties. Develop and implement strategies to preserve and enhance the value and condition of all properties. Assists Agency with acquisition and rehabilitation of properties.
Essential Duties
Project Management
Oversees, assesses, and manages capital projects at all AHA properties.
Establishes and maintains appropriate policies and procedures necessary to implement the AHA asset management programs.
Ensures that federal, local and AHA regulations and performance goals are met or exceeded.
Develops and maintains standards of performance for property operations, property conditions, safety and security, and evaluating accomplishments through the review of recurring and special reports.
Works with Property Management and Development to:
Project design development
Prepare detailed short and long term capital needs budgets for all AHA buildings
Prepare detailed bid packages for capital projects
Provide draft estimates of project costs
Planning
Plans long-range schedule and coordination of major repairs on units.
Plans and coordinates crime prevention and security programs in all developments and facilities.
Develops asset management plans for units under development.
Develops bid documents and works with selected contractors to ensure successful project completion.
Financial
Maintains the integrity of the physical assets and maximizing the return from the asset in accordance with the Authority’s mission, vision and objectives.
Based on property performance and mission objectives, prepares an asset plan.
Quality Control
Conducts quality control reviews/inspections of assigned properties as needed.
Point person for all information and analysis related to AHA assets, including maintaining an electronic property profile for each of the properties owned by AHA; producing monthly asset analysis reports; and ensuring that all key asset information is well organized and accessible.
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Collaborates with Property Management, Development, and Accounting groups in all phases of ownership, budgeting, and reporting for all the properties in the portfolio.
Assists in the preparation of funding applications and grant proposals.
Participate in the evaluation and assignment of property portfolio risk-rating “scores”.
Community Liaison/Outreach
Collaborates with housing developers as part of AHA policy setting for potential developments/acquisitions.
Networks with community resources and initiates collaborative efforts that will supplement ongoing affordable housing preservation and production.
Knowledge:
High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years of related experience
Knowledgeable about principles of asset management.
Understanding of Real Estate finance and construction management
Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations pertaining to landlord-tenant law, private property management, and HUD regulations
Knowledge of HUD contract provisions
Understanding of Davis-Bacon wage requirements
Knowledge of operations, services and activities of a comprehensive housing asset management program
Knowledge of proper bid and contract protocols
Principles and practices of budget development and administration
Principles and practices of housing development
Demonstrated knowledge in software for processing asset management data, providing reports, and property performance indicators
Knowledge of building systems to include plumbing, roofing, HVAC, electrical, photovoltaic, etc.
Skills
Demonstrated negotiation skills and experience with housing and real estate finance, accounting and tax strategies
Strong skills in preparing computer generated financial feasibility analysis, cash flows, and proformas
Expert project management, planning and development skills
Demonstrated leadership skills
Abilities
Read, interpret and apply complex federal housing legislation, notices, and acts
Ability to read construction plans
Write and compose complex reports and letters
Troubleshoot problems and seek creative solutions
Effectively communicate and persuade; demonstrate well-developed oral and written skills in the presentation of ideas and concepts to lenders, investors and federal, state and local governing bodies
Interpret and understand financial information
Conditions of employment:
Valid Colorado Driver License and Insurance
