Job Information
Job Category
Land Use, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Sunnyvale
Position Level
Other
Job Description
The City of Sunnyvale is seeking a Housing Specialist I to join the Housing Division in the Community Development Department. Under direction of the Housing Officer, the Housing Specialist I will play a key role in the planning and development of new affordable housing, creating new housing programs, implementing the Housing Element, applying for grants/funding to support affordable housing, and monitoring housing legislation. The Housing Specialist I will perform technical and professional level planning and community development work, with an emphasis on creation and implementation of affordable housing programs. This position will closely collaborate with affordable housing developers, various housing advocacy groups, local non-profits, and the community. The ideal candidate will be a passionate affordable housing professional who is a motivated self-starter able to work independently, while also being a team player who can communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, consultants, and decision-makers. Creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, and the ability to perform research and analyses are essential traits. The Housing Division is a passionate and hardworking group of professionals dedicated to meeting the housing, human services, and unhoused service needs of the community. We work collaboratively to achieve our housing goals and foster an innovative and team-focused work environment. The City continues to be a leader in supporting affordable housing and implementing dynamic housing programs. Since the 1980’s, the City has awarded more than $100 million in City housing funds towards developing or preserving affordable housing, and awards over $1.5 million in federal funds annually. The recruitment opens on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and the final filing date Monday, February 24, 2025, at 5:00 pm. The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:- a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, public policy, or a related field; AND Three years of professional housing programs/policy experience, real estate development, or land use planning program experience; OR
- a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture or a related field; AND Two years of professional housing programs/policy experience, real estate development, or land use planning program experience
US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$53.12 - $67.79 Hourly
Other Benefits
https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/456/637873715121630000Job Start Date
01/21/2025
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Public Sector
Job Location
Location Address
456 West Olive Avenue
Sunnyvale, California
94086
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Madison Rose
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sunnyvale/jobs/4784020/housing-specialist-i