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The Position

The City of Santa Rosa announces an exciting opportunity to serve City residents and make a difference in the community as a

Housing and Community Services Manager

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

*THE BENEFITS OF CITY EMPLOYMENT:*

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice of three health plans, and top of the line employer paid vision and dental coverage.

• A flexible work schedule: 5/8 or 9/80
• 11 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service.
• $500 annually for wellness

WORKING FOR SANTA ROSA HOUSING and COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT - MAKING A DIFFERENCE: The Housing and Community Services Departmentstrives to build community and improve the quality of life for Santa Rosa residents by administering affordable housing programs and overseeing homeless services. We strive for excellence in everything we do. Our team works compassionately, creatively, inclusively, collaboratively and respectfully to achieve our mission.

For more information about the City of Santa Rosa Housing and Community Services Department, it's divisions, and commitment to the local community, please visit our website at:Housing and Community Services Department{tabindex="0"}.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The City of Santa Rosa is seeking a passionate professional to serve as Housing and Community Services Manager in the Leased Housing Division.

This is a professional level management classification located in the Department of Housing and Community Services. Under general direction from the Director of Housing and Community Services, an incumbent exercises independent judgment in the development, implementation and managementof housing, community services, homelessness, mobile home, rent control, and code enforcement programs.Additionalresponsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of management, professional, technical and office support personnel.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with a proven track record of managing Housing Choice Voucher and Emergency Housing Voucher programs in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Knowledge of specialty vouchers within the Housing Choice Voucher program is ideal. The ability to comprehend, communicate and implement complex and ever-changing regulations is necessary for success. Flexibility, attention to detail, and self-management are critical skills, and outstanding customer service and the ability to cultivate good relationships with landlords, community advocacy groups, and program participants are crucial for success in this position. Experience managing a dynamic and diverse team is essential.

Transfers (Current City of Santa Rosa Employees Only) If you are a current F/T or P/T City employee interested in a LATERAL TRANSFER to this position, now or in the future, you should apply during the filing period for this recruitment.

HOW TO APPLY: Please complete a thoughtful, thorough Supplemental Questionnaire submission. As part of the selection process, your responses to these questions will be scored using criteria specific to this position. Incomplete responses, or responses such as "See Resume" can result in disqualification from the selection proces .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

THE SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include a minimum qualifications assessment and may also include an application and supplemental questionnaire review, followed by department selection interviews.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Katovia Reeves atkreeves@cpshr.us.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties: The following duties are considered essential for this job classification:

• Plan, organize and direct the operations and activities of area of assignment;
• direct and participate in the development, modification, and implementation of program goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities;
• prepare and administer the annual budget for area of assignment;
• supervise, train, and evaluate staff;
• supervise complaint resolution;
• develop, implement and monitor new programs and modify existing programs as required by changes in laws, regulations, and rules;
• maintain records and prepare a variety of reports, correspondence, grant applications, and other written materials;
• originate and monitor contracts, including budgets and financial reports, to ensure compliance;
• monitor ongoing program and/or project activities for contract compliance;
• confer with and make presentations to representatives of other City departments, governmental agencies, policy boards, and a variety of business and community organizations;
• testify on behalf of the Department at government hearings and public meetings; and
• serve as the Acting Director of the Department as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES: In addition to those general duties outlined above, there are duties that are essential to each functional area. These duties may be assigned to any incumbent to accommodate work load or to utilize efficiently the knowledge and experience of the incumbents. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties which may be assigned. These areas and their associated essential duties include:

Leased Housing Oversee the administration of the Federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, including eligibility and property inspection functions, fair hearing process, reporting requirements with Housing and Urban Development, and manage resources in a changing regulatory environment. Neighborhood Revitalization Oversee the administration of the City of Santa Rosa's Neighborhood Revitalization Program, a multi-disciplinary effort that focuses City resources on key residential and/or commercial neighborhood issues such as property conditions, public safety, formation of owner, resident, and business associations, and specialized programs to assist at-risk youth. Develop strategies to maximize program resources and address blighting influences. Santa Rosa Housing Trust/Asset Management and Compliance Oversee the adminis