Asset Manager – City of Harrisburg

Deadline: January 27, 2025

Position Summary

The City of Harrisburg is accepting applications for the position of Asset Manager in the Department of Building and Housing Development. The Asset manager will be in involved in, but not limited to being responsible for collection of community development loan payments from homeowners and receipting in computer system. Prepares reports as required. Enters payment invoices, verifying accounts to assure proper funding line is being used. Reviews for accuracy, and prepares draw requests for same for City reimbursement. Provides staff services to teammates and other offices as needed. 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. The Asset Manager works under the general direction of the Project Director for Asset Management working directly with program participants/homeowners through the intake and contract process, including preparing mortgages and notes and overseeing the recording, lien, and satisfaction process. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range is between $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 (commensurate with experience and 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).

Position 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

Phone: (717) 255-6475
Email: HR@harrisburgpa.gov (electronic submission only)

The City of Harrisburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wanda R. D. Williams, Mayor

Job Title:                                                                                                         M-25

Asset Manager

Department of Building and Housing Development

DEFINITION

The Asset Manager works under the general direction of the Project Director for Asset Management working directly with program participants/homeowners through the intake and contract process, including preparing mortgages and notes and overseeing the recording, lien, and satisfaction process. This is a management, FLSA-exempt position.

JOB LOCATION/EQUIPMENT

Work is performed at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City Government Center. Work involves the use of a personal computer with Microsoft Office 365 and assorted other software; in addition to a copier/scanner, telephone and other technological devices as necessary and/or required on a daily basis. Duties are typically performed weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with a half-hour lunch.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work involves, but is not limited to, the following:  Responsible for collection of community development loan payments from homeowners and receipting in computer system. Prepares reports as required. Enters payment invoices, verifying accounts to assure proper funding line is being used. Reviews for accuracy, and prepares draw requests for same for City reimbursement. Provides staff services to teammates and other offices as needed. 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

  • Ability to perform accurate mathematical computations.
  • Ability to anticipate and meet project schedules and deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently on projects assigned.
  • 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 form.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and relay important information to homeowners throughout the project
  • Must have good oral and writing skills.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written communication.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisor, associates, and the general public.

QUALIFICATIONS

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field; three (3) or more years of experience in accounting, finance, bookkeeping; 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.