Applications are being accepted for the position of Housing Manager with the City of South San Francisco in the Economic and Community DevelopmentDepartment.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 AT 5:00 PM
THE CITY OFFERS AN ATTRACTIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE, AS WELL AS CALPERS RETIREMENT PLAN AND SOCIAL SECURITY PARTICIPATION.
The Department
The Department of Economic and Community Development includes four dynamic divisions that together are responsible for the preservation and improvement of the physical and economic conditions of the South San Francisco community.
The Housing Division administers the City's affordable housing funds, monitors existing affordable units, develops housing policy and assists with Housing Element implementation, and oversees the City's Community Development Block Grant program.
The Position
Under the direction of the Economic and Community Development Director or Deputy Director, directs and coordinates the Housing Division; plans, organizes, manages, and directs the review and implementation of the City’s housing programs and projects.
The Housing Manager is a full-time position that will supervise up to four full-time staff members. The incumbent will have in-depth knowledge of what is required to implement affordable housing initiatives, experience in property acquisition and disposition and/or administering affordable housing funds through loans and grants, and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset. The Manager will be highly proficient in managing the Department’s housing division administrative responsibilities, such as monitoring the budget and overseeing day-to-day operations.
Job PDF:
Job Flyer - Housing Manager (1-2025).pdf
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Housing Manager is a dynamic individual with strong leadership and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will exercise a high degree of judgment and discretion along with political acumen and an understanding of the needs of the community. They will also be a strategic and creative thinker with the ability to pursue new projects and programs from vision to implementation. The ideal candidate will also understand state housing law and housing element implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible experience in housing program development and implementation, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, public or business administration, economics, or a related field.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:
- City application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.
THE SELECTION PROCESS:
The most highly suitable and qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview. This assessment is tentatively scheduled for the week of March 17, 2025.
To review complete job descriptions which include all special requirements, go to www.ssf.net
