Property Manager
Title: Property Manager
Supervisor: Executive Council or Designee
Department: Land Management
Location: On-Site at 635 E. Highway 20 A, Upper Lake, CA 95485
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Property Manager oversees and manages the daily operations and care of properties, advertises vacant properties, and handles tenant relations. The Property Manager’s responsibilities include but are not limited to, managing financial matters, coordinating maintenance work, enforcing leases, and preparing performance reports. Ideally, this person will understand the rental and real estate market and local inventory to reduce the realtor expense burden for future tribal acquisitions. To be successful as a Property Manager, you should be able to ensure efficient daily operations and meet financial objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Preparing and managing budgets
• Developing departmental Policies and Procedures and applicable forms
• Attracting new tenants through advertising property viewings and encouraging referrals
• Interviewing tenants and running credit checks
• Setting rental rates, negotiating and enforcing lease agreements
• Addressing tenant complaints, inspecting vacated units, and proffering eviction notices as applicable
• Coordinating and managing multiple property maintenance and remodels as applicable
• Contracting and supervising repairs and maintenance work
• Collecting rent, dealing with late payments, and handling operating expenses
• Maintaining records of income, expenses, signed leases, complaints, maintenance, etc.
• Preparing reports on the financial performance of properties
• Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
• Highly motivated
• Ability to negotiate
• Works independently and efficiently
• Familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• High level of organization and attention to detail
• Competence with office management software
• High degree of professionalism
• Articulate with superior writing, verbal, and listening skills
• Ability to develop and build policies and procedures for a new department
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage emergency situations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma/GED
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Reliable transportation
• California Real Estate license or in the process of obtaining a license (Degree in real estate, property management, business administration or a related field preferred)
• Experience as a property manager or a similar role
• Understanding of marketing and accounting principles
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Good customer service skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to sit/work at a computer for extended periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks and moving from one work site to another
• Able to lift to 25 pounds
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Native American Indian preference shall apply to the position pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 5301, et seq.), 25 C.F.R. § 275.3 and other relevant laws (25 U.S.C. §§ 5116, 5118); in addition to the Tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO).
DRUG SCREENING
Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake requires the successful completion of a drug screening of all potential Tribal employees before the scheduling of an interview. The Tribe recognizes that the State of California has legalized the use of marijuana. However, as an independent sovereign, the Tribe maintains a prohibition of marijuana by its employees. Therefore, marijuana use is prohibited, and all drug tests will include a screening tor THC. Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe has a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy, and employees will be required to sign a Consent to Drug and/or Alcohol Testing. Employees may be selected for alcohol/drug testing upon reasonable suspicion and upon any/all accidents.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is an absolute requirement for this position and is cause for immediate termination if not followed to the highest standard. Given the nature of the positions, violations of confidentiality may also violate applicable federal health privacy laws.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Preference in hiring is given to (1) qualified Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribal Members; and (2) qualified American Indians in accordance with 25 U.S.C. §§ 5116, 5118. Applicants claiming Indian preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility with their application.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
Executive Council
P. O. Box 516, Upper Lake, CA 95485
707-900-6920
ec@hpultribe-nsn.gov