Housing Services Manager

Job Description:

Housing Services Manager

Description

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs . Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Pay & Benefits

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong supportfor professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Salary Range (DOQ):

• Housing Services Manager - $135,037.76 - $180,950.85 Annually DOQ

About the Opportunity

Under general direction, the Housing Services Manager provides strategic leadership for the City’s Housing Services Division within the Community Development Department. The role is responsible for setting division-wide direction, advancing City housing and homelessness priorities, and ensuring alignment with City goals, federal and state regulatory requirements, and community needs. The position serves as a key advisor to the Director and represents the City in advancing collaborative, effective, and sustainable housing and homelessness initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead implementation of the City’s Housing Element and oversee administration of federal, state, and local housing programs, including CDBG and HOME, ensuring compliance with all planning, reporting, and funding requirements.
• Direct development of housing and homelessness policies, programs, and strategies, including affordable and inclusionary housing initiatives and long- and short-range planning efforts.
• Develop and manage the City’s homelessness strategy and annual work plan, including point-in-time counts, shelter operations, environmental cleanups, and related contract oversight.
• Serve as the City’s primary liaison and subject-matter expert on housing and homelessness, building partnerships with City and County agencies, service providers, community organizations, businesses, and the public.
• Prepare and present reports, analyses, and recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, boards, commissions, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct research, data analysis, and program evaluation to inform policy decisions, implement evidence-based practices, and measure outcomes.
• Negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts, grants, and funding agreements, including grant applications, reimbursements, and compliance.
• Prepare, recommend, and administer division and program budgets; monitor expenditures and funding allocations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff to ensure effective service delivery.
• Perform related duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate - Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, strategic leader with experience in housing and homelessness programs and a proven ability to translate policy into effective action. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• Experience leading housing and/or homelessness programs within a public-sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of housing policy, affordable housing programs, and funding sources such as CDBG and HOME.
• Ability to build, maintain, and enhance effective partnerships with elected officials, community organizations, and diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic, results-driven management experience, including staff supervision, budget oversight, and delivery of complex programs.

Minimum Qualifications - Required

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, business, sociology, social sciences, or related field and five years of progressively responsible professional experience in housing related field, including two years of supervisory experience.

License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of employment.

About the Department

The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding the City’s growth in a way that is safe, sustainable, and responsive to community needs. The department oversees planning and zoning, permit services, building and safety, code enforcement, housing, and redevelopment activities. Through these functions, Community Development ensures that new development and improvements to existing properties comply with City policies, zoning regulations, and building and safety standards.

Working collaboratively across divisions and with City leadership, commissions, and the public, the department supports economic vitality, protects neighborhood quality, advances affordable housing initiatives, and promotes long-term planning goals. Community Development plays a key role in shaping the built environment while balancing regulatory requirements, public safety, and community values.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Sunday, January 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Week of February 2,2026- Oral Panel Interviews
• Week of February 9, 2026 - Department Selection Interviews

This position is designated as "at will" serving at the pleasure of the department Director and subject to discharge without cause and the right of appeal. Learn more about the Housing Services Manager on the job description here .

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page .

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:
recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$135,037.76 - 180,950.85 Annually