Assistant Property Manager - Cascade Homes

Salary: $39.28 - $45.17 Hourly
Location : Kent, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Department: Housing Management
Opening Date: 10/09/2026

Job Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by October 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

King County Housing Authority is currently recruiting for an Assistant Property Manager to support our Cascade Homes portfolio in Kent, Washington.

The Assistant Property Manager will perform a variety of administrative duties related to the management of the Seola Gardens portfolio. They will be responsible for ensuring that the property is operated in an efficient, cost-effective manner while providing high-quality, well-maintained housing for the residents and/or tenants.

The successful candidate will be:

• Interfacing with applicants, residents, vendors and neighbors.
• Performing annual reviews and rent calculations for residents.
• Providing front office face-to-face interactions with residents and partners.
• Conducting annual inspections, lease-enforcement, and compiling data for use in reports.
• Assisting with managing the operations as directed by the Property Manager.

Essential Functions
The Assistant Property Manager will:

• Prepare and manage certification schedule; process all certification types for submission to the appropriate internal or external partnerships.
• Manage, maintain, and execute records and files; sort, index, and file material according to company policy and procedures; destroy and delete files per company record retention schedule; handle administrative processes including purchasing, addressing accommodation and work order requests, aid on all other administrative needs as required.
• Coordinate, develop, and consult executive and managerial staff providing system-wide comprehensive training programs; instruct and advise staff at every level of site management.
• Receive tenant inquiries, complaints, and service requests and resolve them within the framework of established policies and procedures or forward them to appropriate party for disposition; prepare, post, and mail legal notices when violations occur.
• Conduct unit and property inspections to ensure compliance with all program requirements.
• Complete monthly financial narratives; prepare and analyze budget to ensure that property operates within budget restrictions.
• Manage and monitor delinquency for all property tenant accounts; address issues as needed or required.
• Create and manage a variety of legal notices to ensure that all residents maintain compliance with all lease restrictions; process evictions as requested or required.

Qualifications and Competencies
Required Qualifications:

• Associate's degree AND
• Moderate (1 to 3 years) experience in affordable housing, property management, fair housing, or general management OR
• An equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain records (manual and electronic) and reports with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of complex affordable housing programs including HUD rental assistance, LIHTC, HOME and/or other applicable regulated housing programs and Authority policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills including prioritizing, ensuring accuracy, multi-tasking, and handling interruptions appropriately; ensures assignments are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicates effectively and collaboratively with individuals, and internal and external organizations; applies effective written and oral communication techniques to convey clear and timely messages.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to develop effective working relationships; works cooperatively, exchanges ideas, and addresses issues in a constructive, collaborative manner.
• Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities; responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives.
• Analyzes problems, identifies solutions, and articulates possibilities and recommendations; demonstrates critical, creative, and reflective thinking.
• Utilizes excellent time management and problem-solving techniques, and use of professional judgment in complex situations; demonstrates strong project management skills.
• Proficiency using MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
• Ability to work effectively and positively with individuals of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Special Requirements:

• Consent to and pass driver's and criminal record background check.
• Consent to and pass required assessments.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to travel to KCHA sites as required. Must have an acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Position Information and Application Process
Application Requirements:
To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
• Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement. (Cover Letter)
• Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience. (Résumé)

Salary & Benefits:The starting salary range for this position is $81,705.00 - $93,961.00 annually dependent on qualifications and professional experience. The complete salary range for this position is $81,705.00 - $106,217.00 annually. Performance based merit increase opportunities and COLAs are reviewed on an annual basis. A comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits are available. For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please visit our benefits page.
Physical Work Environment:Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!

For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below.
01

Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?

• Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
• Yes, but not as described above.
• No, I don't have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03

This position requires experience working in affordable housing or related field. Please identify your years of experience.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

04

What is the largest portfolio of units you have managed?

• Less than 100 units
• 100-250 units
• 251 - 500 units
• 501 - 800 units
• 801 - 1100 units
• More than 1100 units

05

Do you have working knowledge in any of the following housing programs? Please select all that apply.

• Disabled
• Elderly
• Homeless
• Immigrant/Refugee
• Public Housing
• Section 8
• Sponsor Based
• Tax Credit
• No experience with housing programs.

06

Please describe the type of working knowledge you have in each of the areas you identified above. Please limit your response to one sentence per example. (Working knowledge implies you have worked or volunteered in an organization that dealt with or required you to have knowledge about housing programs in these categories).
07

Please identify your years of experience maintaining records (manual and electronic) and performing data entry.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3 to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

08

This position determines eligibility for housing assistance and prepares rent calculations. If Ms. Smith receives an income of $26,247 per year, how much income does she receive each week?

• $546.81
• $504.75
• $1093.62
• $437.45

09

This position determines eligibility for housing assistance and prepares rent calculations. If Ms. Smith receives an income of $26,247 per year, how much income does she receive each month?

• $1,093.62
• $2,187.25
• $504.75
• $2,185.25

10

Anne Fox receives $100 per week from her job. Her husband, Mark, receives $620 twice monthly from his job. They also receive $674 per month in SSI for their disabled child, Marina. What is their total annual household income?

• $1,394
• $28,168
• $20,354
• $27,768
• $28,968

11

This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.

• I have NO violations on my driving record in the last 3 years
• Reckless or negligent driving or other similar offense (e.g., careless driving)
• Failure to stop and report a vehicle incident (e.g., hit and run)
• Any driving offense involving the use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, or other gross misdemeanors or felonies
• Driving while license is suspended or revoked
• Eluding an officer of the law
• Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage

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