Housing Programs Manager

City of Oxnard • Oxnard, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oxnard's Housing Department is seeking a Housing Programs Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to motivate and inspire staff, foster a high-performing and team-oriented work environment, and provide guidance and employee development while ensuring a culture of accountability, integrity and respect. A propensity to understand and implement complex policies and governmental regulations is required. The successful candidate will have a proven track record and demonstrate the desire to encourage employee engagement, collaboration, and open dialogue.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or related field
• Six (6) years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with ongoing work.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of HUD and similar federally funded programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program, homeless housing programs, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, as well as other federal funding mechanisms.
• Understanding of federally funded and regulated program environments and the principles and practices of public administration, including planning, budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, variance reporting, and government accounting
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, particularly the ability to communicate effectively with members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of operational and technical functions for the Oxnard Housing Authority’s housing programs, including but not limited to the Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, Family Self-Sufficiency, Capital Fund, and Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency Program.
• Oversee rental assistance payments, rental subsidies, and tenant/property owner agreements and contracts.
• Ensure program participants and properties comply with applicable physical property inspection requirements
• Assists in the preparation and monitoring of budgets, funding allocations and required program reports
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures to support effective program administration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Plan, develop, implement, and supervise special programs
• Serve as primary liaison with landlords, tenant associations, and community stakeholders
• Carry out research and assist with planning, monitoring, and facilitating the conversion of public housing units
• Researches, responds, mediates and provides resolutions to landlord and tenant disputes
• Conducts quality control reviews and evaluates the performance of the Housing Authority.
• Oversees the conduct of performance evaluations, training, hiring, discipline, and termination procedures, as well as directly supervises management and staff
• Plans, manages and oversees daily operations of assigned units and/or functions; directs and oversees the implementation of goals and objectives.
• Conducts and participates in departmental staff meetings and meetings with other departments, City leadership and the public; interprets policy and regulations; serves as a City representative and provides consultation, guidance, and issue resolution related to assignment area.
• Reviews and/or prepares a variety of reports, statements, regulatory documents, policies, procedures and/or study analyses; analyzes information and recommends and implements decisions and processes
• Develops, implements and monitors adherence to policies, procedures, standards and applicable laws and regulations.
• Participates in the development and management of assigned budget; monitors expenditures and budget compliance; prepares forecasts and recommendations related to resource requirements.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Managing City housing authority programs including public housing, assisted-housing, rehabilitation, fair-housing and homeless assistance;
• Representing the City on matters of housing policy and regulation.

Benefits

• The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

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