Housing Services Administrator

City of Palm Springs; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

Job summary

The City of Palm Springs is seeking a seasoned Housing Programs Manager to administer a range of affordable housing and homeless services initiatives in accordance with federal regulations. You will coordinate housing opportunities, oversee rehabilitations, and manage related contracts and grants.

Minimum four years of related administrative experience is required, along with a Bachelor’s degree. Strong analytical, negotiation, and presentation skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Four years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in affordable housing development, community services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs is required.
• Experience conducting complex financial underwriting and pro forma analysis to determine project feasibility and long-term viability is preferred.
• Public sector experience is preferred (City/State/County).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or equivalent knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, coordinate, and administer the City’s housing programs; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for affordable housing development projects and programs.
• Formulate and present policies and strategies; plan with affordable housing projects, neighborhood revitalization, and rental assistance activities; oversee rehabilitation projects.
• Draft requests for proposals and notices of funding availability for housing projects and programs.
• Maintain and monitor contracts; establish inventory of affordable units and affordability expirations.
• Advise officials on housing issues; ensure record management and external relations with agencies and organizations.
• Coordinate with City staff, businesses, residents regarding housing resources and programs; respond to inquiries.

Skills

Analysis & problem solving

Financial underwriting

Negotiation

Business writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The City

Palm Springs, located in the Coachella Valley, is known for its luxurious yet relaxed lifestyle. Picture waking up to fresh air, surrounded by palm trees, and enjoying stunning mountain views. This city offers a perfect blend of nature and modern living for both residents and visitors. Palm Springs is ideal for families, offering numerous parks, gardens, and nature reserves for leisurely activities and wildlife encounters. With a wide range of attractions and events, there’s always something fun for everyone in the family. To see the exciting things going on visit Engage Palm Springs. The City of Palm Springs is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, from policies to inclusive healthcare, and making people of various backgrounds feel welcome and supported. To view our recent Human Rights Campaign, visit Municipal Equity Index website.

The Position

This position is a member of the Housing and Community Development department and administers a wide variety of programs and projects to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing and homeless services programs within the City in accordance with Federal regulations, policies and procedures; and coordinates, develops, and administers affordable housing opportunities, housing rehabilitation opportunities, new low and moderate income housing projects, and related supportive services programs, and perform a variety of tasks in the development and implementation of goals and objectives in support of assigned community development programs.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee, coordinate, and administer the City’s housing programs; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for affordable housing development projects and associated programs
• Formulate, present, and recommend policies and implementation strategies; plan and assist with affordable housing projects, neighborhood revitalization, rehabilitation, homebuyer assistance, relocation, affordable housing preservation, rental assistance activities, and development of housing for homeless individuals and families; oversees rehabilitation projects with eligible homeowners and landlords, assures quality subsidized rental housing.
• Participate in negotiation and review of affordable housing agreements, pro forma analysis, design, entitlement requirements, land acquisition, and land disposition.
• Draft requests for proposals and notices of funding availability for affordable housing projects and programs.
• Maintain and monitor contracts and agreements for compliance; establish an inventory of affordable units, affordability levels, and affordability expiration.
• Act as an advisor to appointed officials on all housing-related issues; assure record management in accordance with legal requirements and city policy; represent the City in relations with the community, local, state, and federal agencies, and professional organizations.
• Effectively interface and serve as liaison with City staff and departments, businesses, and residents regarding core City resources and services including affordable housing, home improvement programs, tenant housing, homeless resources, and other community programs; respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Plan, develop, and monitor programs, projects, and other activities designed to stimulate the preservation, development, financing and funding, such as tax credits, multi-family bonds, grants, and outside loans, of housing programs.
• Respond to and oversee special existing housing subsidy and housing-related federal entitlement programs by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) audit authorities.
• Facilitate and negotiate grants, loan agreements, and other contracts with public, non-profit and/or private developers; assist citizens, non-profits, advisory bodies, staff and others seeking CDBG, or other grants for community-wide housing, special needs housing, housing for homeless residents, and community development programs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; monitor revisions and implementation programs of City’s adopted Housing Element.
• Conduct a variety of operational studies and reports; recommend modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare and create proposals, make presentations, prepare and present staff reports, policies, ordinances, and other necessary written and oral correspondence.
• Assist in the development and coordination of the department budget; approve, track, and monitor expenditures as required.
• Participate in the development and administration of special housing and housing related federal entitlement budgets; recommend amendments and adjustments as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to outside government agencies, business organizations (for-profit and non-profit) and other stakeholders of the community in implementing federally funded housing and community development programs.
• Ensure, monitor, and implement compliance with all Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and other compliance programs that may affect housing programs; inform management of changes and make adjustments to relevant programs.
• Participate in citywide programs and initiatives as assigned; provide guidance on assigned programs; serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in affordable housing, home improvement programs, housing for homeless individuals and families, and other community programs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum requirements must be clearly demonstrated on the application to be considered, however, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to compete further in the selection process. Experience requirements must be demonstrated in the “Work Experience” section of the application, other sections of the application will not be used to determine experience qualifications. (One year of work experience is the equivalent of 12 months of full-time work. “Full-time work” means at least 36 hours of work over a period of one week or 1,872 hours over a period of at least 12 months.) Qualifications noted as “desirable” or “preferred” are not included as part of the minimum requirements.

Experience

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in affordable housing development, community services, housing assistance payment programs, or related affordable housing programs is required.

• Experience conducting complex financial underwriting and pro forma analysis to determine project feasibility, identify financing gaps, and ensure the long-term fiscal viability of affordable housing developments for the development of loan agreements is preferred.
• Experience working in a public sector agency is preferred. (Public sector agency includes State, County, School, or City Government, Law Enforcement, or other Public Sector Agency.)

Key Competencies

• Analysis and complex problem solving skills
• Complex financial underwriting and pro forma analysis
• Negotiation methods and techniques
• Business letter writing and report preparation
• Presentation skills

Core KSA'S

• Public housing assistance programs, federal entitlement programs, housing regulations and process
• Housing Authority Programs and HUD operating regulations
• Requirements of Federal and State loan grant programs
• Municipal code regulations regarding rent control
• Related federal entitlement programs, regulations and process

Training

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social sciences, public health, public administration, business administration, community development, or a related field, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.

License or Certificates

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required (a driving record may be deemed unsatisfactory for any of the following reasons: three or more moving violations or reportable accident within the last three years; conviction of driving under the influence within the last five years).

Special Requirements:

• Incumbents are enrolled in the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Pull Notice Program. The DMV Pull Notice Program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and driving record status on a periodic basis to the City.
• Bilingual language skills including American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation, a physical and a drug screen.

Working Conditions

The following work environment and physical conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

This position works in an office and field environment with exposure to computers and other office equipment; travel from site to site; may have exposure to noise, dust, and inclement weather conditions and may require to maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods; light and moderate lifting; communicate in person and by telephone; operate standard computer; driving vehicle for limited periods.

A completed application, resume, cover letter, and supplemental questionnaire are required by the closing date and time. As a candidate for the position, you will want to be sure your application accurately reflects your skills and abilities as they relate to the position to achieve maximum opportunity. Applications will be reviewed carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

Selection Process Information

The selection process for this position may include one or more of the following: application review, qualification review, written exam, practical exam, oral panel exam and department interview.

Candidates must successfully pass each stage of the selection process above in order to continue to the next step. This process may be modified or changed depending on the number of qualified candidates.

Please remember to submit all your application materials by the closing date and time. Incomplete or applications received after the closing date and time cannot be considered. All information on the application is subject to investigation and verification.

The City offers an excellent benefit package and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement Systems (CalPERS). Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

A cover letter, resume, completed application and supplemental questionnaire must be received by 4:00 pm on October 6, 2026, in order to be considered for this opportunity.

The City of Palm Springs reserves the right to accelerate or extend the "Closing Date" of open positions at any time, dependent upon the number of applications received.

The City of Palm Springs is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we encourage all persons to file applications. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, family or marital status, disability, medical condition or pregnancy, genetic information, religious or political affiliation, or veteran status.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Palm Springs Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

The City of Palm Springs

3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

www.palmspringsca.gov

760-323-8215