Housing Services Manager

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.

Pay & Benefits

Whether youre starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities we welcome all and offer:

• Competitivepayandbenefits
• Strong supportfor professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
• Eligibility as a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Salary Range (DOQ):

• Housing Services Manager - $135037.76 - $180950.85 Annually DOQ

About the Opportunity

Under general direction the Housing Services Manager provides strategic leadership for the Citys 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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead implementation of the Citys 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 Citys homelessness strategy and annual work plan including point-in-time counts shelter operations environmental cleanups and related contract oversight.
• Serve as the Citys 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.

The Ideal Candidate Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a collaborative strategic leader with experience in housing and homelessness programs and a proven ability to translate policy into effective action. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications Required

A combination of education training and experience equivalent to a bachelors 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.

About the Department

The Community Development Department is responsible for guiding the Citys growth in a way that is safe sustainable and responsive to community needs. The department oversees planning and zoning permit services building and safety code enforcement housing and redevelopment activities. Through these functions Community Development ensures that new development and improvements to existing properties comply with City policies zoning regulations and building and safety standards.

Working collaboratively across divisions and with City leadership commissions and the public the department supports economic vitality protects neighborhood quality advances affordable housing initiatives and promotes long-term planning goals. Community Development plays a key role in shaping the built environment while balancing regulatory requirements public safety and community values.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Sunday January 25 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• Week of February 22026 Oral Panel Interviews
• Week of February 9 2026 - Department Selection Interviews

This position is designated as at will serving at the pleasure of the department Director and subject to discharge without cause and the right of appeal. Learn more about the Housing Services Manager on the job description here.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Additional Information

To learn more about the Citys hiring process visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.

Questions Contact the Recruitment Team: