Housing Official

CITY OF MILPITAS, CA
455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, California 95035 United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 15, 2025
  • Salary: $151,794.76 - $212,517.76 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Housing
  • Job Description

    Definition

    THE COMMUNITY & CITY

    Located at the southern end of San Francisco Bay, Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of Silicon Valley. A full-service city with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services, Milpitas is a flourishing community with a very diverse and inclusive resident population of over 80,000. Often referred to as the Crossroads of Silicon Valley, the City is situated between major thoroughfares in the Bay Area and considered a highly desirable location for world-class technology companies seeking to build a central base of operations. With the addition of the new Milpitas Transit Center offering BART, light rail, and bus service, and multiple new mixed-use development projects, along with a host of new City Plans and Programs in support of an inspiring and sustainable future, the City is at the forefront of building the next generation economy. For more information, visit: www.milpitas.gov

    THE DEPARTMENT & POSITION

    Join our Office of Housing to make a meaningful impact in our community!

    The Office of Housing is responsible for creating affordable housing, offering community services to assist vulnerable residents, and improving services for the unhoused community. Key services include managing the Rent Relief Program to prevent eviction, conducting outreach events with regional nonprofits, overseeing the Below Market Rate homeownership and rental program, and securing funding for affordable housing development. Additionally, we oversee the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to support low- and moderate-income residents and assist unhoused individuals through mobile shower/laundry programs, outreach, assessment, and street-based case management services.

    The Housing Official in the City of Milpitas leads the Office of Housing, including affordable housing policies, programs, and projects. The Housing Official receives general supervision from the City Manager or their designee. As a member of the City’s Unrepresented Employees , this is an at-will position. An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills.

    THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

    The ideal candidate will bring a positive attitude, be eager to tackle citywide challenges, and will embrace the Milpitas community while enthusiastically working toward accomplishing Citywide goals and objectives. The successful candidate will be an empowering, engaging, and inclusive manager, and communicate often and effectively with staff, executive leadership, and elected officials. The ideal candidate will create a culture that is conducive to change and will build collaboration and trust with others. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with various systems, analyzing data, report generation and report writing, and know how to measure success. This candidate will be a proactive self-starter with a proven track record in successful project management and a history of effective collaboration across multiple departments.

    For the complete job description, please click here: Housing Official

    Examples of Duties

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Serve as a team member on the City’s Executive Leadership Team
    • Develop, coordinate, and implement affordable housing policies, including project timelines, secure resources required, perform research, and coordinate with staff.
    • Plan, manage and administer a variety of programs, grants and projects to ensure a comprehensive approach to affordable housing within the City.
    • Coordinate the development of various housing-related strategic-planning documents.
    • Negotiate contracts with public, private, and/or non-profit developers.
    • Ensure the City's compliance with all related federal and state regulations and oversee the preparation of required periodic and annual reports.
    • Provide technical and professional guidance to staff.
    • Prepare and present written and oral reports to boards, committees, commissions, executive staff, City Council, and other public agencies.
    • Monitor current trends in the field of affordable housing, economic development, and redevelopment; evaluate impact and recommend policy and procedural modifications accordingly.
    • Respond to complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information and provide information and resolve service issues and complaints.
    • Work with various committees, commissions and authorities.
    • Coordinate the City’s approach to serving and addressing our un-housed population.
    • Establish positive working relationships with those contacted within the course of work.
    • Perform related duties, as assigned.


    Typical Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
    • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
    • Four years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of programs or services related to affordable housing, including at least two years of experience with supervisory or lead experience in coordinating the work of others.

    LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
    • Possession of and ability to maintain an appropriate valid California Driver’s License.

    REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
    To submit a complete application, please attach an updated resume and a cover letter that identifies how you would be a promising candidate for this position by way of experience (both lived and work), areas where you might have less experience but have a desire to grow, and what your approach is to leadership (self and formal positions), as well as team development.
    • Resume
    • Cover Letter

    Please contact the recruiter with any questions:
    Jasmin Ramos, HR Analyst
    jaramos@milpitas.gov
    408.586.3090 (Main)
    408.586.3082 (Direct)

    Supplemental Information

    In-person panel interviews are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Milpitas City Hall.

    BENEFITS:
    • Retirement/Pension: 2% at age 60 or 2% at age 62 based on provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA).
    • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care benefits are provided by the City. Employees have a choice of CalPERS Medical plans and the City currently covers up to $2,655.67/month towards Kaiser. Dental and Vision Care coverage is provided by the City with no monthly premium cost to the employee; Medical, Dental and Vision Care benefits are provided to all regular employees and their eligible dependents.
    • Life Insurance: $50,000 term policy available.
    • Deferred Comp: Available to employees as an option with up to $75 per month City contribution.
    • Vacation: Employees receive 16 to 30 days of vacation based on years of service.
    • Holidays: Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
    • Leaves: 5 hours of management leave per pay period; up to 12 days of sick leave per year.
    • Tuition Reimbursement: Employees are eligible for up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

    HYBRID WORK OPTION:
    Based on departmental needs, incumbents in this position may be authorized to work remotely one (1) day per week.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment.
    • Ability to work in a standard office environment; repetitive keyboarding; ability to take notes at a rapid speed; ability to attend night (evening) meetings; able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Milpitas.

    CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
    Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with Resolution No. 8833.

    In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Milpitas will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Department.

    The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    RETIREMENT
    Miscellaneous Unrepresented:
    1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before October 9, 2011): 2.7% at 55 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 8% contribution rate)
    2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after October 9, 2011 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 2% @ 60 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays 7% contribution rate)
    3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2% @ 62 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in annual CalPERS actuarial report)
    City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security,but do contribute to Medicare.
    Police Unrepresented:
    1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
    2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
    3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee pays half of normal cost, July 2018 at 10% contribution rate)
    Fire Unrepresented
    1. Classic Tier 1 employees (Employees hired before April 8, 2012): 3% @ 50 Retirement Plan including the highest final compensation amendment. (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
    2. Classic Tier 2 employees (Employees hired on or after April 8, 2012 and before January 1, 2013, or who qualify for CalPERS pension reciprocity): 3% @ 55 Retirement Plan including highest final compensation (Employee pays 9% contribution rate)
    3. Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) employees hired on or after January 1, 2013: 2.7 % @ 57 Retirement Plan including three year final average compensation period (Employee contribution rate as stated in CalPERS actuarial report.)
    City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.

    MEDICAL INSURANCE
    Choice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate (currently $2,228.36/mo. for family). Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.

    RETIREE MEDICAL
    Employees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.

    DENTAL & VISION
    City provides full family coverage for dental and vision at no cost to the employee.

    LIFE INSURANCE
    City provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.

    DISABILITY INSURANCE
    City provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available.

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION
    City contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.

    VACATION
    Employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.

    MANAGEMENT LEAVE
    Employees earn40 hours of Management Leave per year.

    HOLIDAYS
    Employees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.

    SICK LEAVE
    Employees earn 12 days annually.

    TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
    Employees are eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.

    FITNESS PROGRAM
    Employees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.

    The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or visit https://www.milpitas.gov/245/Benefits for more information on employee benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Milpitas
    • City of Milpitas

    Located at the southern tip of the San Francisco Bay, the City of Milpitas is a progressive community that is an integral part of the high tech Silicon Valley. With a very diversified resident population of nearly 80,000, the City of Milpitas sees the
    role of every employee as being committed to accomplishing the community’s vision by providing fiscally sound, superior services.


    Milpitas is the 8th fastest growing city in the United States according to the US Census Bureau and the 2nd fastest growing in California. We are home to an industrious and well educated community with an average household income
    exceeding the County average. The homeownership rate is close to 70% and Milpitas’ housing market remains affordable relative to the majority of Santa Clara County.


    Milpitas is often called the “Crossroads of Silicon Valley” with most of its 13.63 square miles of land situated between two major freeways (I-880 and I-680), State Route 237, and a County expressway. With existing light rail and a recently opened
    BART extension, the transit hub adjacent to the Great Mall facilitated high density transit oriented development with over 1,000 units being built. There are approximately 1,790 acres, or 2.9 square miles designated for various industrial uses.
    There are eight existing industrial parks and 550 manufacturing plants in Milpitas. The City provides a multitude of outstanding recreational opportunities, including aquatics, cultural arts and theater, sports leagues and activities, youth programming and senior activities and services.


    The City of Milpitas is a full service City with water utility, sewer utility, police and fire services. The City Council makes the ultimate planning and policy decisions for residents, and oversees the City’s almost $192 million budget with 439 full-time
    employees. There are 14 advisory commissions on which residents can participate –the Planning Commission, Arts Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, Library Advisory Commission and Senior Advisory Commission to name a few. Issues challenging the City and Commissions include development, quality of life, and
    traffic.

    Show more

MORE JOBS

  • As-Needed Pool Manager

    • Santa Clara, California
    • City of Santa Clara, CA
    • Jul 14, 2024
    • Variable Shift
    • Administration and Management
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Clinical Dietitian I

    • Stockton, California
    • San Joaquin County, CA
    • Dec 20, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Nutrition and Food Services
    • Public Health
  • SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER - FCS/APS

    • Santa Cruz, California
    • Santa Cruz County, CA
    • Mar 03, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
  • Senior Assistant Librarian - Digital & Data Literacy Librarian

    • San Jose, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
    • Feb 13, 2025
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Library Services
  • ATTORNEY I - DISTRICT ATTORNEY

    • Santa Cruz, California
    • Santa Cruz County, CA
    • Dec 28, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Legal Services
  • Humanities Lecturer Pool - Global Humanities

    • San Jose, California
    • Cal State University (CSU) San Jose
    • Jun 21, 2024
    • Education and Training
    • Human and Social Services
    • Parks and Recreation
Show More
Apply Now Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com Job Board.