Housing Official

Job Description:

Housing Official

Description

Definition

THE COMMUNITY & CITY

Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. For more information, visit: www.milpitas.gov

THE DEPARTMENT & POSITION

Join our Office of Housing to make a meaningful impact in our community!

The Office of Housing is responsible for creating affordable housing, offering community services to assist vulnerable residents, and improving services for the unhoused community. Key services include managing the Rent Relief Program to prevent eviction, conducting outreach events with regional nonprofits, overseeing the Below Market Rate homeownership and rental program, and securing funding for affordable housing development. Additionally, we oversee the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support low- and moderate-income residents and assist unhoused individuals through mobile shower/laundry programs, outreach, assessment, and street-based case management services.

The Housing Official in the City of Milpitas leads the Office of Housing, including affordable housing policies, programs, and projects. The Housing Official receives general supervision from the City Manager or their designee. As a member of the City’s Unrepresented Employees , this is an at-will position. An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, be eager to tackle citywide challenges, and will embrace the Milpitas community while enthusiastically working toward accomplishing Citywide goals and objectives. The successful candidate will be an empowering, engaging, and inclusive manager, and communicate often and effectively with staff, executive leadership, and elected officials. The ideal candidate will create a culture that is conducive to change and will build collaboration and trust with others. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with various systems, analyzing data, report generation and report writing, and know how to measure success. This candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a proven track record in successful project management and a history of effective collaboration across multiple departments.

For the complete job description, please click here: Housing Official

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a team member on the City’s Executive Leadership Team
• Develop, coordinate, and implement affordable housing policies, including project timelines, secure resources required, perform research, and coordinate with staff.
• Plan, manage and administer a variety of programs, grants and projects to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing within the City.
• Coordinate the development of various housing-related strategic-planning documents.
• Negotiate contracts with public, private, and/or non-profit developers.
• Ensure the City's compliance with all related federal and state regulations and oversee the preparation of required periodic and annual reports.
• Provide technical and professional guidance to staff.
• Prepare and present written and oral reports to boards, committees, commissions, executive staff, City Council, and other public agencies.
• Monitor current trends in the field of affordable housing, economic development, and redevelopment; evaluate impact and recommend policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
• Respond to complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information and provide information and resolve service issues and complaints.
• Work with various committees, commissions and authorities.
• Coordinate the City’s approach to serving and addressing our un-housed population.
• Establish positive working relationships with those contacted within the course of work.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of programs or services related to affordable housing, including at least two years of experience with supervisory or lead experience in coordinating the work of others.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

• Possession of and ability to maintain an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
To submit a complete application, please attach an updated resume and a cover letter that identifies how you would be a promising candidate for this position by way of experience (both lived and work), areas where you might have less experience but have a desire to grow, and what your approach is to leadership (self and formal positions), as well as team development.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please contact the recruiter with any questions:
Jasmin Ramos, HR Analyst
jaramos@milpitas.gov
408.586.3090 (Main)
408.586.3082 (Direct)

Supplemental Information

In-person panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Milpitas City Hall.

BENEFITS:

• Retirement/Pension: 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 based on provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care benefits are provided by the City. Employees have a choice of CalPERS Medical plans and the City currently covers up to $2,655.67/month towards Kaiser. Dental and Vision Care coverage is provided by the City with no monthly premium cost to the employee; Medical, Dental and Vision Care benefits are provided to all regular employees and their eligible dependents.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 term policy available.
• Deferred Comp: Available to employees as an option with up to $75 per month City contribution.
• Vacation: Employees receive 16 to 30 days of vacation based on years of service.
• Holidays: Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
• Leaves: 5 hours of management leave per pay period; up to 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are eligible for up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

HYBRID WORK OPTION:
Based on departmental needs, incumbents in this position may be authorized to work remotely one (1) day per week.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment.

• Ability to work in a standard office environment; repetitive keyboarding; ability to take notes at a rapid speed; ability to attend night (evening) meetings; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

RETIREMENT
Miscellaneous Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before October 9, 2011): 2.7% at 55 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 8% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after October 9, 2011 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 2% @ 60 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays 7% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2% @ 62 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in annual CalPERS actuarial report)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security,but do contribute to Medicare.
Police Unrepresented:
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays half of normal cost, July 2018 at 10% contribution rate)
Fire Unrepresented
1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in CalPERS actuarial report.)
City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.

MEDICAL INSURANCE
Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

RETIREE MEDICAL
Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

DENTAL & VISION
City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE
City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

DISABILITY INSURANCE
City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

VACATION
Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

MANAGEMENT LEAVE
Employees earn40 hours of Management Leave per year.

HOLIDAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

SICK LEAVE
Employees earn 12 days annually.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

FITNESS PROGRAM
Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$151,794.76 - $212,517.76 Annually