Housing Aide (PROVISIONAL) (BMHA-ASSET, MGMT)

Salary : $54,557.00 - $60,619.00 AnnuallyLocation : BMHA 300 Perry Street, NYJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: POSTINGDepartment: BMHAOpening Date: 04/23/2026Closing Date: 5/7/2026 11:59 PM EasternFee: $0.00RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.Distinguishing Features of the ClassThe Asset Manager is a high-level administrative position responsible for the management, maintenance and financial health of various housing developments within assigned asset management groups. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring standard performance under HUD's assessment system indicators. This includes standard performance on the physical conditions of the units, buildings and systems; financial conditions of the property; management performance of the property; and resident satisfaction. The Asset Manager ensures that the work of the property is carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and Housing Authority policies and procedures related to civil and disability rights, fair labor standard practices, procurement of goods and services and rental integrity. General supervision is received from the Director of Management with considerable leeway for exercising independent judgment in the operations of assigned developments. Direct supervision is exercised over Housing Managers andAssistant Superintendents of Maintenance and staff assigned.Examples of work (Illustration Only)Maintains the financial health of the property;Prepares, revises, and administers the annual operating budget;Maximizes the property's income and minimizes expenditures consistent with preservation of the physical plant;Minimizes vacant unit days;Monitors monthly and year-to-date income and expenditures;makes adjustments to financial practices when needed;Prepares and/or reviews HUD financial reports;Monitors cash flow of the properties;Purchases goods and services when needed, in accordance with established policies and within the operating budget;Works with Personnel Office in all personnel activities, including hiring and termination;Administers personnel policies and procedures in accordance with adopted Personnel Policy Manual and/or negotiated labor agreements;Organizes, schedules, supervises and monitors site staff and number of employees needed for the operation of the site;approves employee time records, leave records, and over-time authorizations;implements progressive discipline when required;Directs, controls, monitors and evaluates the performance of site staff;enforces and monitors performance standards and improvement plans and works with employees to establish performance targets;Works with management and residents to ensure support on resident input, providing accurate information in a timely manner and opportunities for input on fair hearings, and other Resident Council activities such as hearings, meetings, providing funding, and provides copies of the Annual Plan, Five-year Plan and all revisions to policies for review and comment;Participates in the development and redevelopment of the annual capital plan;obtains recommendations from staff on capital work needed at designated amps and priorities for such work;makes periodic inspections of the property to check for skips, curb appeal, hazardous conditions and other needs;Confers and coordinates with local law enforcement to prevent crimes and enforce the law at the designated amps;Submits recommendations to improve operating policies and procedures;Submits monthly and annual asset management reports to the Executive Director;Performs related duties as assigned or required by the Executive Director and HUD rules and guidance.Minimum QualificationsOpen CompetitiveBachelor's Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Business Management, Public Administration or a closely related field and two years of full-time experience in the administration and management of public housing or federally regulated housing programs; including the development and administration of an operating budget;OR(B) Associate's Degree from a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education, in Business Management, Public Administration or a closely related field and four (4) years of full-time experience in the administration and management of public housing or federally regulated housing programs; including the development and administration of an operating budget;ORGraduation from High School, Equivalency Diploma or GED and six(6) years of full-time experience in the administration and management of public housing or federally regulated housing programs, including the development and administration of an operating budget;OR(D) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of (A), (B) and (C).Special Requirements for both Promotional and Open Competitive1.) Possession of a Public Housing Manager Certificate in accordance with HUD regulations that must be obtained and presented within the maximum probationary period and maintained during employment.2.) Possession of a current and valid NYS Driver's License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.Additional InformationFULL PERFORMANC E KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICSThorough knowledge of administrative procedures in the management of a housing development;Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing and controlling the activities of a work unit to reach predetermined objectives;Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations relating to low-income housing programs, including public housing;Working knowledge of general accounting and budgetary principles and practices;Ability to analyze fiscal accounting records and draw conclusions;Ability to develop and administer policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws;Ability to supervise and monitor the performance of staff;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.