Deputy Director-Housing-Neighborhood Preservation

City of Virginia Beach

1d • $105,976 - $164,258

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a senior-level Deputy Director of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation to provide leadership and oversight for federal contracts, compliance programs, and customer service operations. The position oversees the Rental Housing, Housing Development, and Compliance units and ensures adherence to federal, state, and local housing regulations. The Deputy Director supports the Director with department operations, service agreements, and housing policy compliance, and acts as Director in the Director’s absence. This City Manager appointee serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not part of the merit service as defined in City Code, Section 2-75.

The role requires a master’s degree in a listed or related field and six years of high-level management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling twelve years, including at least five years at the program management or administrator level. A current and valid driver’s license is required. Employees may be expected to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public administration, government operations, business management, government compliance, urban planning/studies, or a related program, and six years of high-level management experience; OR equivalent education above high school and experience totaling twelve years in associated fields, including at least five years at the program management or administrator level.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• At least five years of experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, or local housing program regulations is identified as a preferred qualification.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of experience ensuring compliance with federal, state, or local housing program regulations.
• Master’s degree in government operations, public administration, business management, or urban planning.
• At least ten years of high-level management experience, or equivalent education and twelve years of experience, including five years at the program administrator level.
• Experience with HUD-funded development regulations and affordable housing programs.
• Experience overseeing federal housing programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, HCV, Continuum of Care, and the American Rescue Plan Act.
• Experience with compliance program requirements such as Consolidated Strategic Plans, Annual Action Plans, SEMAP, or ADA accessibility guidelines.
• Experience managing or overseeing multiple divisions or units within a housing or government department.
• Experience developing or updating departmental policies and procedures.
• Experience preparing and submitting reports to regulatory agencies or funding sources.
• Experience representing a department or organization before City Council.
• Organizational budget management experience.
• Strong leadership, policy development, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in overseeing department operations, service agreements, and compliance with housing policies.
• Ensure adherence to federal housing programs, including CDBG, HOME, HOPWA, ESG, ARPA, HCV, and Continuum of Care.
• Oversee the Rental Housing Division, Housing Development Division, and Contract/Compliance Management.
• Develop and implement quality control measures, monitor program performance, and conduct audits.
• Assist in developing policies aligned with federal regulations and best practices.
• Engage with stakeholders, community organizations, and government agencies to advance housing initiatives.
• Represent the department in emergency operations planning and response.
• Enforce customer service delivery standards and manage customer satisfaction.
• Act as Director in the Director’s absence and make decisions on departmental operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account through a pre-tax payroll deduction, in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior