Property Manager

About the role

The largest housing authority in the State of New Mexico seeks an energetic, conscientious and detail‑oriented individual who enjoys making a difference, being part of a team and takes pride in their career to work in a fast‑paced office.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team including the Operations Manager, Office Assistant, maintenance staff, central office staff, vendors and others to develop public housing plans that meet goals for an Albuquerque Housing Authority property.
• Maximize occupancy levels, collections, maintenance, and resident relations.
• Enforce contracts/leases and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid, active New Mexico Driver’s License and insurable by the agency’s fleet insurance carrier.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in residential property management, affordable housing programs, or a community/social service agency/programs, including at least one (1) year of supervisory experience in a management or administrative capacity.
• Ability to read and write English to understand and interpret written procedures and federal documents; give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from vendors, contractors, supervisors, co‑workers, residents, and city/county agencies.
• Driving and reliable transportation are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or social services.
• Affordable housing certifications.
• Low Income Housing Tax Credit and/or Project Based Rental Assistance experience (highly preferred).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) ability.

Substitution Options

• In lieu of five (5) years experience: thirty (30) hours of college‑level plus four (4) years experience.
• Or an Associate’s degree plus three (3) years experience.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) year experience.
• Or a Master’s degree.
• For internal candidates: completion of a supervisory training program within six (6) months.

Benefits

• Medical (including gym membership)
• Dental
• Vision
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid leave
• PERA pension
• Free basic life insurance
• Volunteer life
• Paid STD and LTD
• 457 plan
• Employee assistance program

Pay

Compensation: $51,596.82 – $63,457.28 (FLSA Exempt). Starting salary dependent on experience.