Administrative Officer - Housing

City of San Jose, CA • San Jose, CA

340d • $121,421 - $185,392

About The Position

The City of San José is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Administrative Officer vacancy in the Administrative Division of the Housing Department. The Housing Department administers the City's housing and homelessness response through strategic investments, program and regulatory administrations across 23 lines of business. The department continues to expand its service delivery and investment portfolio in the communities throughout San Jose, managing over 1,000 shelter units and over 50,000 rent stabilized units, with a loan portfolio exceeding $700M for housing development. The Administrative Officer will report to the Director of Housing and support the Deputy Directors in managing the budget, fiscal, procurement, human resources, information technology, and clerical functions totaling 15 FTEs. The role involves cross-departmental coordination with various city offices and agencies, requiring strong analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in business management and/or administration.
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising professional staff.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable professional/technical principles and practices.
• Experience with customer service and anticipating customer needs.
• Understanding of fiscal management and budget compliance.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience in project management and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the budget, fiscal, procurement, human resources, and information technology.
• Coordinate with various city departments and external agencies on matters under supervision.
• Manage multiple assignments effectively while meeting deadlines.
• Provide vision and strategic leadership to the department in managing administrative processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees