City of Encinitas, CA
Salary :
$109,990.40 - $170,622.40 Annually Location :
Encinitas, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
25-66 Department:
Development Services Opening Date:
10/06/2025
The Position The Housing Services Manager serves as the division head for the Housing and Homelessness Services Division and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Director and Director of Development Services. The City is seeking an experienced manager with planning, policy, and housing legislation experience that will supervise management and administrative staff that are technical experts responsible for implementing the following programs: housing choice vouchers/Housing Authority, homelessness programs and contractors including the Homeless Action Plan, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This position will be responsible for monitoring housing legislation and implementing the City's Housing Element to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing and homelessness services programs within the City's Housing and Homelessness Services Division, which includes the Encinitas Housing Authority within the Development Services Department. Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work plan for assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures. Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to resolve problems and correct deficiencies. Develops and administers division budgets and contracts; participates in the forecast of funds needed for Division operations; evaluates and recommends Division staffing needs, training, equipment, materials, and supplies. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City's affordable housing and homelessness programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Routinely monitors and track approved housing legislation and provides regular legislative updates to staff, upper management, Planning Commission, City Council and other community committees, or commissions. Recommend revisions to City ordinances related to housing legislation, assistance; analyzes and implements Federal, State, and local guidelines. Acts as an advisor on all housing and homelessness-related issues; assures record management in accordance with legal requirements and City policy. Works closely with other division heads to ensure overall goals and priorities of the department are accomplished through the management of subordinates and cross-discipline teams/workgroups within the department. Effectively interfaces and serves as the liaison for the Division to the other City divisions and outside agencies; represents the Division and the City on various local, regional, and state boards and committees; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues, inquiries and complaints. Assists affordable housing projects through the development process; conducts promotional programs on affordable housing; evaluates barriers to affordable housing; provides recommendations to the Planning Division, Planning Commission, and City Council. Performs a variety of tasks in the development and implementation of goals and objectives in support of the City's Housing Element and assigned housing programs including active participation in the 7th Cycle Housing Element. Manages Division staff who oversee the preservation of existing affordable housing units and acquire and/or rehabilitate units for affordable housing purposes as funding may be available and oversee compliance of existing affordable housing units; with assistance of management staff and legal counsel, develop documents necessary for securing affordable housing restrictions, such as development agreements, affordable housing agreements, promissory notes, and other applicable documents. Manages Division staff who recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, and budgets for the Division relating to policy and procedure implementation of Federal requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program, HOME Partnership Act, housing rehabilitation, and other affordable housing and homeless programs. Manages staff that oversee the functions and responsibility of the Housing Authority. Manages Division staff who oversee the home improvement and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs including proposal evaluation, implementing community and citizen participation plan, preparing applications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), monitoring subrecipient and City department funded projects, ensuring compliance with all Federal regulations, and providing all required annual and quarterly reports to HUD. Manages Division staff who develop, recommend, and implement best practices and processes that further the City's initiatives aimed at preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness, including the implementation of the City's Homeless Action Plan; coordinate homeless census programs as required by City, County, and HUD; and oversees homelessness services providers and contracts. In conjunction with the Homelessness Programs Coordinator, provides regular updates regarding progress of housing and homelessness data, programs and resources to City Council and other committees/commissions, etc. as needed. Prepares and/or delegates various reports on proposed policy, operations, and activities; prepares written staff reports and oral presentations to City Council, boards, commissions, and various community groups and agencies, as needed. Prepares, reviews and analyzes contracts, legal documents, financial information and proposals. Researches grant opportunities, conducts grant monitoring and reporting. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to fulfill the responsibilities of the Division. Other responsibilities as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Housing and Homelessness Services Division.
Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience
(position requirements at entry):
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field plus five to seven years of responsible professional experience in governmental housing, community services, homeless services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A minimum of three to four years of management experience leading a professional team.
Application Process and Deadline A completed
application
with an attached
cover letter
AND
resume
are required. This recruitment is open until filled
*** Incomplete application packets are not accepted *** The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. 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. 2025 Benefits Summary
Unrepresented General, Management and Professional Employees
Cafeteria Health Plan The employer's "Flexible Benefit Plan" contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution
Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Retirement Tier
Retirement Formula Classic2.0% @ 60 New Member2.0% @ 62
457 and 401a Deferred Compensation The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance. Employees may choose to purchase additional life insurance through the City's Voluntary Optional Life Insurance program.
Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD) STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.
Sick Leave Unrepresented full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (3.7 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.
Parental Leave (Baby Bonding) Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.
Vacation Leave Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:
Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire - 5 Years 104 hours 6 - 10 Years 128 hours 11 - 15 Years 152 hours 16+ Years 184 hours
Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.
General Election Leave Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.
Holiday Closure Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Holidays Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.
Computer Purchase Program The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.
Tuition Assistance Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.
Social Security and Medicare The City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance. 01
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$109,990.40 - $170,622.40 Annually Location :
Encinitas, CA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
25-66 Department:
Development Services Opening Date:
10/06/2025
The Position The Housing Services Manager serves as the division head for the Housing and Homelessness Services Division and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Director and Director of Development Services. The City is seeking an experienced manager with planning, policy, and housing legislation experience that will supervise management and administrative staff that are technical experts responsible for implementing the following programs: housing choice vouchers/Housing Authority, homelessness programs and contractors including the Homeless Action Plan, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). This position will be responsible for monitoring housing legislation and implementing the City's Housing Element to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing and homelessness services programs within the City's Housing and Homelessness Services Division, which includes the Encinitas Housing Authority within the Development Services Department. Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates the work plan for assigned staff; prioritizes and assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures. Participates in the selection of assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to resolve problems and correct deficiencies. Develops and administers division budgets and contracts; participates in the forecast of funds needed for Division operations; evaluates and recommends Division staffing needs, training, equipment, materials, and supplies. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City's affordable housing and homelessness programs; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Routinely monitors and track approved housing legislation and provides regular legislative updates to staff, upper management, Planning Commission, City Council and other community committees, or commissions. Recommend revisions to City ordinances related to housing legislation, assistance; analyzes and implements Federal, State, and local guidelines. Acts as an advisor on all housing and homelessness-related issues; assures record management in accordance with legal requirements and City policy. Works closely with other division heads to ensure overall goals and priorities of the department are accomplished through the management of subordinates and cross-discipline teams/workgroups within the department. Effectively interfaces and serves as the liaison for the Division to the other City divisions and outside agencies; represents the Division and the City on various local, regional, and state boards and committees; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues, inquiries and complaints. Assists affordable housing projects through the development process; conducts promotional programs on affordable housing; evaluates barriers to affordable housing; provides recommendations to the Planning Division, Planning Commission, and City Council. Performs a variety of tasks in the development and implementation of goals and objectives in support of the City's Housing Element and assigned housing programs including active participation in the 7th Cycle Housing Element. Manages Division staff who oversee the preservation of existing affordable housing units and acquire and/or rehabilitate units for affordable housing purposes as funding may be available and oversee compliance of existing affordable housing units; with assistance of management staff and legal counsel, develop documents necessary for securing affordable housing restrictions, such as development agreements, affordable housing agreements, promissory notes, and other applicable documents. Manages Division staff who recommend and assist in the implementation of goals, objectives, and budgets for the Division relating to policy and procedure implementation of Federal requirements for the Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program, HOME Partnership Act, housing rehabilitation, and other affordable housing and homeless programs. Manages staff that oversee the functions and responsibility of the Housing Authority. Manages Division staff who oversee the home improvement and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs including proposal evaluation, implementing community and citizen participation plan, preparing applications to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), monitoring subrecipient and City department funded projects, ensuring compliance with all Federal regulations, and providing all required annual and quarterly reports to HUD. Manages Division staff who develop, recommend, and implement best practices and processes that further the City's initiatives aimed at preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness, including the implementation of the City's Homeless Action Plan; coordinate homeless census programs as required by City, County, and HUD; and oversees homelessness services providers and contracts. In conjunction with the Homelessness Programs Coordinator, provides regular updates regarding progress of housing and homelessness data, programs and resources to City Council and other committees/commissions, etc. as needed. Prepares and/or delegates various reports on proposed policy, operations, and activities; prepares written staff reports and oral presentations to City Council, boards, commissions, and various community groups and agencies, as needed. Prepares, reviews and analyzes contracts, legal documents, financial information and proposals. Researches grant opportunities, conducts grant monitoring and reporting. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to fulfill the responsibilities of the Division. Other responsibilities as needed to fulfill the requirements of the Housing and Homelessness Services Division.
Minimum Qualifications Training and Experience
(position requirements at entry):
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, planning, or a related field plus five to seven years of responsible professional experience in governmental housing, community services, homeless services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. A minimum of three to four years of management experience leading a professional team.
Application Process and Deadline A completed
application
with an attached
cover letter
AND
resume
are required. This recruitment is open until filled
*** Incomplete application packets are not accepted *** The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. 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. 2025 Benefits Summary
Unrepresented General, Management and Professional Employees
Cafeteria Health Plan The employer's "Flexible Benefit Plan" contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution
Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS): Retirement Tier
Retirement Formula Classic2.0% @ 60 New Member2.0% @ 62
457 and 401a Deferred Compensation The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance. Employees may choose to purchase additional life insurance through the City's Voluntary Optional Life Insurance program.
Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD) STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD) LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.
Sick Leave Unrepresented full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (3.7 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.
Parental Leave (Baby Bonding) Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.
Vacation Leave Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:
Years of Service Annual Accrual Hire - 5 Years 104 hours 6 - 10 Years 128 hours 11 - 15 Years 152 hours 16+ Years 184 hours
Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.
General Election Leave Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.
Holiday Closure Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.
Holidays Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.
Computer Purchase Program The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.
Tuition Assistance Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.
Social Security and Medicare The City does not participate in the Social Security program. The City and employees each pay 1.45% to Medicare Insurance. 01
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