Job Information
Job Category
Land Use
Company Name
City of Sunnyvale
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
HOUSING OFFICER
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Officer to oversee the Housing Division in the Community Development Department, responsible for the City’s affordable housing programs, human services funding, federal grants and homeless services.
The ideal candidate will be a passionate affordable housing professional known for being creative and solution-oriented and will be well-versed in state and federal housing legislation and familiar with the unique challenges presented by California’s housing market. This position manages the City’s varied federal, state and local housing programs and projects and is responsible for managing the technical, fiscal and policy aspects of complex projects and programs. This position serves as liaison to the Housing and Human Services Commission which advises the City Council on funding and policy related to affordable housing and human services. The Housing Officer needs to work collaboratively with the Director, the other two program managers, the Housing Division staff, and many directors and program managers in other City Departments. Excellent written and spoken communication is required along with an excellent rapport with stakeholders and colleagues.
Currently, major work efforts include implementation of the 2023-2031 Housing Element Programs and establishment of programs to assist unhoused members of the community. Development of these programs requires coordination and partnership with numerous departments in the City, the County of Santa Clara, and agencies providing services. Consultant/contractor assistance may be required for developing and implementing programs.
The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The position opens Friday, June 6, 2025 and final filing date is Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.
Salary: HOUSING OFFICER: $172,706.00 – $215,883.00 Annually
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:
A Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; AND five years of highly responsible experience in administering housing and community assistance programs, including two years of supervisory experience.
A Master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of housing and community assistance program administrative work experience.
US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$172,706 - $215,883 Annually
Job Start Date
07/09/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Local Government, City
Job Location
Location Address
456 West Olive Avenue
Sunnyvale, California
94086
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Human Resources - Recruitment
Phone Number
(408) 730-7490
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4953311/housing-officer