JOB DESCRIPTION

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, develops, designs, implements, and evaluates activities relating to the City's homeless service and affordable housing programs; assists department management staff in representing the City to a variety of private, public, and community organizations and regulatory agencies; provides responsible technical and administrative assistance to department management staff; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises direct or general supervision over professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level specialized class that is responsible for the administration of various homeless services and affordable housing programs and projects, including meeting facilitation, contract administration, analysis, and program or project development and evaluation. Successful performance of the work requires independent judgment and a strong knowledge of federal, state, and local homelessness and affordable housing policies, programs, and funding sources. The work has technical and programmatic aspects, requiring the interpretation and application of policies, procedures, and regulations and may involve frequent contact with staff, legal counsel, and the public, as well as performing various research functions.

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EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops and implements the City's strategy to address homelessness, which includes overseeing programs in conjunction with community-based organizations.

• Supports the Housing Manager with development of new projects related to affordable housing production and preservation.

• Represents the City at regional meetings and forums related to homelessness and affordable housing policies, programs and compliance.

• Supports the Housing Manager with administration of the City's Below Market Rate (BMR) rental and homeownership programs.

• Monitors compliance with the City's BMR program.

• Monitors compliance with the City's Mobile Home Ordinance.

• Plans and facilitates interdepartmental and community meetings to address homelessness.

• Coordinates and completes various tasks such as preparing staff reports, correspondence, notices, resolutions, ordinances and similar written materials.

• Works with community-based organizations, public officials and consultants, and others to develop and implement programs to address homelessness.

• Negotiates, prepares, and administers agreements and contracts associated with homeless service programs and monitors for compliance.

• Analyzes, interprets and implements ordinances, laws, rules, regulations, legislation and case law related to homelessness and affordable housing.

• Compiles information, writes and presents technical and other reports and advises staff and decision-makers.

• Coordinates and reviews the work of consultants and clerical staff engaged in project activities.

• Serves as a liaison to various local organizations representing the City on homelessness.

• Collaborates with other City officials and staff; participates in coordinating homeless service program activities with other City functions including public safety, public works, code compliance and finance.

• Attends and/or participates in public meetings, committees, and workshops including interdepartmental working groups.

• Creates and maintains minutes, agendas and supporting materials for public meetings, committees, or working groups and develops public information and responses to public issues.

• Evaluates work processes and makes recommendations for streamlining program operations.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform work of the highest quality possible.
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/4/2026 12:00PM