Housing Services Manager

City of Ventura • Ventura, CA

2d • $135,038 - $180,951

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees