Housing and Community Services Manager

City of Gilroy•Gilroy, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City is recruiting for a full-time Housing and Community Services Manager (HCSM) to advance and strengthen the City’s efforts in affordable housing production and preservation, homelessness response, tenant protections, and coordination of supportive services for vulnerable community members. Since the creation of the Housing and Community Services Division, it has become a key part of the City’s strategy to address city-wide housing challenges. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on housing accessibility, homelessness response, and community well-being in Gilroy. Under the general direction of the Community Development Director, the HCSM will plan, direct, and oversee the operations and programs of the Housing and Community Services Division and provide leadership and oversight of the development and administration of housing programs and grant-funded initiatives that support long-term housing affordability and stability for residents, including unhoused and at-risk populations. Working collaboratively with public agencies, nonprofit organizations, regional partners, and community stakeholders, the HCSM will help implement innovative housing solutions and advance strategic initiatives aligned with City goals and community priorities. This position is an exempt, mid-management level position that must exercise competent discretion and judgement in the performance of duties and interactions with others. This position will be included with the Gilroy Management Association employee group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or any field related to community development, housing policy or services, community services, or social science.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in affordable housing programs or development, public services grant program administration, housing policy development or financing, community services program development and delivery, resource development, or other closely related activities.
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record necessary to operate assigned vehicle(s).
Strong computer/technology skills required.
Willing to continue education and training, and expand skills, by taking additional courses, attend seminars, workshops, and individual study.
Pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test.
Pass a detailed employment background check which includes a Department of Justice criminal record check for employment.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required professional experience.
Prefer non-tobacco user.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desired, but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and oversee the operations and programs of the Housing and Community Services Division.
Provide leadership and oversight of the development and administration of housing programs and grant-funded initiatives that support long-term housing affordability and stability for residents, including unhoused and at-risk populations.
Implement innovative housing solutions and advance strategic initiatives aligned with City goals and community priorities.
Create and implement an affordable housing policy and a prioritization system for affordable units in coordination with members of the Community Development Department.
Collaborate with Santa Clara County, other agencies, nonprofit service providers, and community-based organizations to develop and implement strategies, plans, and programs that reduce and prevent homelessness.
Identify, monitor, and preserve at-risk units and administer processes for new affordable units.
Oversee the Community Development Block Grant program to provide public services, public improvements, or other programs to meet community’s priority needs.