The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the position of Asset Manager for the Bureau of Building and Housing Development. The Asset Manager acts as the City’s representative to undertake outreach to potential program participants, makes underwriting recommendations and manages the City’s portfolio of community development loans. The position is responsible for assisting owners through the development process, including securing other development funds and securing required permits. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Building and Housing Development. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.
Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, real estate or related field; three (3) or more years of experience in a broad range of community or housing development; and three (3) years of experience in loan underwriting and collections; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in computerized data base management required. Must posses a valid PA driver’s license Class C.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Compensation & Benefits
The City of Harrisburg offers an annual salary up to a maximum of $52,000.00 per year , depending on qualifications. This full-time position also includes an excellent benefits package: defined pension plan, paid holidays, paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time) and health care benefits (medical, dental, prescription and vision).
The City intends to fill this position as soon as possible. It will remain open until filled.
If interested, please submit a cover letter, your resume, three employment references and salary history to:
City of Harrisburg, Bureau of Human Resources
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center
10 N. 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
[email protected] (electronic submission preferred)
The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Wanda R.D. Williams, Mayor
JOB TITLE M-25
ASSET MANAGER – DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – BUREAU OF BUILDING AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
DEFINITION
The Asset Manager acts as the City’s representative to undertake outreach to potential program participants, makes underwriting recommendations and manages the City’s portfolio of community development loans. The position is responsible for assisting owners through the development process, including securing other development funds and securing required permits. Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Building and Housing Development. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.
JOB LOCATION/EQUIPMENT
Work is performed at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center in the Department of Building and Housing Development. Work involves the use of various machines such as a personal computer, scanner and printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone and other technological devices as necessary or required. Duties are typically performed on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, field work at project sites and some evening or weekend work may be required. Limited exposure to adverse weather conditions during site monitoring visits.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work involves, but is not limited to, the following: Conducts cost analyses including underwriting, sources and uses review, preforms reviews and cost reasonableness review. Insures that all local, state and federal laws such as fair housing, equal opportunity, affirmative action, wage rates and real estate sales are complied with. Initiates corrective action in the event of non-compliance. Responsible for collection of community development loans and grants to homebuyers and owners, landlords and businesses. Prepares reports and presentations as required. Reviews draw requests for funds from builders for compliance. Enters payment invoices, verifying accounts to assure proper funding is available. Reviews for accuracy, and prepares and/or enters when necessary and as good internal controls allow: journal entries, vouchers, warrants/warrant requests, wire transfers/wire transfer requests, purchase orders, requisitions, budget transactions, computer master file updates and daily reports. Provides staff services to boards and commissions. Performs other duties as required. Maintains regular, punctual and predictable attendance. Reports to work and remains at work in a safe and productive condition. Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with supervisors, co-workers and the general public. Completes all assignments in an efficient, consistent and timely manner.
NON-ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of residential real estate development in an urban environment including such standards instruments as Dodge and AIA and other construction related
- Good knowledge of the principles and practices of real estate
- Good knowledge of the construction standards and financial underwriting
- Ability to perform accurate mathematical
- Ability to anticipate and meet project schedules and
- Ability to identify administrative/operational deficiencies and make recommendations for improvements to supervisors.
- Ability to use or learn to use automated information systems, including personal computers, databases, spread sheets and word processing software.
- Ability to present complex ideas effectively in both written and oral
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment with
- Must have good oral and writing
- Ability to understand and follow oral written
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisor, associates, civic community and private sector groups and the general
QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, real estate or related field; three (3) or more years of experience in a broad range of community or housing development; and three (3) years of experience in loan underwriting and collections; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience in computerized data base management required. Valid PA driver’s license Class C.
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