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. 


• 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.


• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.


• Must have ability to problem solve and resolve applicant and resident issues.


• Yardi experience preferred.


• Tax Credit, Section 8, Public Housing, PBV, 811.

 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-Affirmative Action Employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.