HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER

The City of Surprise Human Service & Community Vitality Department is seeking a dynamic leadership team member to lead the Housing & Community Services Division. This role involves implementing systems-level partnerships and programs to assist residents along their housing journey, with a focus on housing and homelessness initiatives.

About the role

Incumbents manage the operational functions, activities, budget, and personnel for the Housing & Community Services Division. The Manager serves as the city’s lead strategist and advisor on regional housing and homelessness issues, exercising independent judgment in developing, implementing, and managing housing and community services programs. Responsibilities include overseeing affordable housing projects, administering City and grant-funded programs, and managing HUD funding to address diverse housing needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Housing & Community Services Division, including operational functions, budget, and personnel.
• Serve as the city’s lead strategist and advisor on regional housing and homelessness issues.
• Develop, implement, and manage housing and community services programs with independent judgment.
• Oversee the technical, fiscal, and policy aspects of affordable housing projects and programs.
• Administer City and grant-funded programs to provide housing opportunities for various income levels, household sizes, and preferences.
• Manage the City’s funding through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).
• Provide professional and technical assistance to departmental and City staff in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supervise Housing & Community Services staff in implementing affordable housing, homeless, and community service programs.
• Oversee the City of Surprise Housing & Urban Development Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs, including housing and homelessness initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social or Human Services, or a related field.
• Five years of directly related experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, though additional education cannot substitute for experience.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a panel interview. Successful candidates will undergo a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, including criminal background check, education and experience verification, E-Verify, and fingerprinting.

This position is eligible for a hiring incentive (existing employees are not eligible).