Under the direction of the Community Services Director, the Housing Manager manages the operation of the Housing Division; performs other related duties as required; and is exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Sample duties include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, organize, direct and control the operation of the Housing Authority program as a primary duty including but not limited to the Section 8 Voucher Program and the Fair Housing program;

• Supervise, train and evaluate and discipline staff;

• Participate in budget preparation and administration;

• Prepare applications for federal funding;

• Read federal regulations and various publication to make appropriate program adjustments;

• Develop forms for program use;

• Prepare correspondence and reports;

• Operate motor vehicles while performing various duties that include attending conferences, meeting and seminars as liaison representative to various agencies;

• Provide information to and consults with the public;

• Perform other related duties as assigned

This position requires: 

Knowledge of: The principles of management including but not limited to the principles and practices of effective supervision, training and performance evaluation, budget preparation and administration; Department of Housing and Urban Development rules and regulations of the Section 8 Certificate and Voucher Programs; laws concerning landlord/tenant rental practices and housing discrimination; statistical and record-keeping methods; other service organizations and agencies.

Ability to: Efficiently and effectively manage the operation of the Housing Division including but not limited to establish and monitor program priorities; prepare and administer a budget; reason logically and creatively; prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports; demonstrate initiative; work independently and on teams; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California; meet the physical employment standards for the classification.

Minimum Required Education and Experience: 

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a baccalaureate degree in a related occupational field.

  • Additional related occupational experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for year-basis.

• At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible housing experience which includes two (2) years of experience in the administration of housing programs. 

Selection Process:

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination. 

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.