Specialist, Housing

City

Fountain Valley

State

California

Job Location

OCC 504 The Havens

Position Type

Regular

The mission of the Housing Specialist will be to work closely with the Housing Supervisor(s) to manage the affordable programs for the assigned portfolio from waitlist to move out.

• Become a subject matter expert on the affordable programs within the assigned portfolio.
• Coordination of all activities related to the assigned programs including leasing, move-ins, lease renewals and recertifications.
• Manage lease expirations and deadlines as they relate to recertification for individual residents and/or quarterly/annual community recertifications.
• Assist in the management of the community affordable waitlists.
• Track and manage all BMR vacancies, effectively work the appropriate wait lists, market available apartments and work with the cities/counties/programs to ensure vacancy remains below 30-days.
• Customer focused to achieve maximum occupancy and resident retention.
• Maintain program compliance for programs within the assigned portfolio.
• Report on trends, causes of issues, and provide resolution insights.
• Timely and accurate record keeping to ensure compliance and correct reporting. 
• Maintain delinquency at or below budgeted parameters.
• Understand and remain attune to program, local, state, and national legal requirements.
• Assist with other ad hoc requests and reports as needed .
• Embody all Essex Values; act with integrity, care about what matters, lead at every level, do right with urgency, seek fairness.
• Willingness and ability to become a Certified Tax Credit Specialist within 30-days of hire.
• Ability to work Monday-Saturday between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm 
• Ability to potentially work at assigned properties or corporate office when business needs require it.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of experience in affordable housing program management.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• YARDI experience strongly preferred.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Must reside in California or Washington and notify management prior to any relocation.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to report to corporate or on site as requested.
• Tax Credit Specialist Certified (TCS) a plus

All full-time regular associates are offered competitive salaries, experience career growth, and are eligible for benefit packages that include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, 401k employer match, excellence rewards, wellness programs, and much more. With our Sunday property operations office closures, 10 paid holidays, and 15 PTO days, work/life balance is a priority! Additionally, most positions are eligible for a housing discount of 20%.

Essex provides great communities in which to live, work and invest. We are a purpose-driven company, and we pride ourselves on promoting an internal culture of growth and opportunity by engaging, enabling, and empowering our teams. Working at Essex is not a destination. It is a journey where you can confidently build your career.

The salary range for this position is $27.88 - $38.46 per hour. New hires generally start between $27.88 - $33.17 per hour. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience; internal equity; and other business and organizational needs.