Salary: $127,338.00 - $191,006.00 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Housing & Community Development
Opening Date: 09/21/2026

Description
The City of Anaheim is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and strategic Housing Authority Manager to lead one of the City's most critical housing functions and advance housing stability for Anaheim residents.
Reporting to the Housing Services Manager or assigned designee, the Housing Authority Manager provides leadership and management oversight for the City of Anaheim Housing Authority's rental assistance programs and related housing initiatives. This highly visible leadership position is responsible for the planning, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of complex federally assisted housing programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Program, and other rental assistance programs.

The Housing Authority Manager leads a team of approximately 40 supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative employees and works closely with senior leadership, City departments, elected and appointed officials, developers, nonprofit organizations, community partners, and federal, state, and local agencies. The position plays a key role in ensuring housing assistance programs are effectively administered, financially sound, compliant with applicable regulations, and responsive to the evolving needs of the community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The City is seeking a seasoned housing professional who combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, sound judgment, and exceptional interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be an approachable and collaborative leader who can navigate the complexities of federally assisted housing, inspire and develop staff, and build strong partnerships across the organization and community.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Housing Program Expertise - Extensive experience managing Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher, and other federally assisted housing programs, with a strong understanding of HUD regulations, compliance, and program integrity.
• Strategic Leadership - The ability to translate organizational priorities into effective strategies, manage complex operations, anticipate challenges, and drive continuous improvement.
• People Leadership - A proven ability to build trust, develop staff, foster teamwork, and create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Financial & Program Management - Experience managing complex budgets, funding sources, contracts, grants, and public resources.
• Affordable Housing Knowledge - Experience with affordable housing development and the implementation, lease-up, and ongoing administration of Project-Based Voucher developments.
• Communication & Collaboration - Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with executive leadership, elected officials, government agencies, developers, community partners, employees, and residents.
• Judgment, Integrity & Political Acumen - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, political and organizational acumen, and a commitment to ethical, transparent, and equitable public service.
• Community Focus - A genuine commitment to housing stability, responsive service delivery, and improving outcomes for Anaheim residents.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review date of October 5, 2026, are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

Essential Functions
The normal duties for this position can be found in the job description for These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications
Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:

Experience: Responsible experience in the management of housing authority programs including supervision and development of supervisory, professional, technical and clerical employees. Bilingual skills desirable.

Knowledge of: Operational characteristics, services and activities of multiple, complex housing programs; organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs; modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration; public housing theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of housing authority programs; policies and procedures of Section 8 rental assistance, Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) or the Emergency Shelter Grant and other federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes including applicable Housing and Urban Development guidelines; methods and procedures of program auditing and contract management; basic computer programs and software used in a housing authority environment; public financing and accounting principles; financial reporting requirements and regulations governing the use of public funds; municipal and housing authority budgeting principles, practices and requirements; and supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to: Manage and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical and clerical personnel; select, supervise, train and evaluate staff; provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Housing Authority; prepare program applications according to specifications; interpret and explain City housing policies and procedures; recommend and implement goals, objectives and practices for providing effective and efficient housing assistance services; prepare and administer large and complex budgets; prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques; interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City and other government officials, community groups and the general public.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information
*** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS ***

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is October 5, 2026 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process may consist of, but is not limited to, a self-recorded video interview, a skills examination, and an oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time

For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com

RETIREMENT BENEFITS - The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.

Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.

To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
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These supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. The responses you provide to these questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet minimum qualification requirements. Failure to provide specific, complete and verifiable information may result in your application not being considered. Do not submit a resume in lieu of a complete application.

• I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information.

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• High school diploma/GED
• Some college-level coursework
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Graduate degree

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If you possess a degree or relevant college-level coursework, please identify your degree(s), major(s), and/or relevant coursework. You may also identify any related professional licenses, registrations, or certifications. If none, enter N/A.
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How many years of responsible management experience do you have overseeing Housing Authority or federally assisted housing programs, including supervision and development of supervisory, professional, technical, and/or clerical staff?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-9 years
• 10 or more years

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Please describe your management experience, including the housing programs managed, your level of responsibility, the size and composition of your team, and your role in staff development and performance management. If none, enter N/A.
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What level of responsibility have you had for managing budgets, grants, contracts, or other public funding associated with housing or related programs?

• No responsibility
• Assisted with budget or financial management
• Managed program-level budgets or contracts
• Managed multiple funding sources and/or complex program budgets
• Had department/division-level responsibility for significant public funds

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Please describe the scope of your financial management experience, including the approximate size and types of budgets, grants, contracts, or funding sources managed. If none, enter N/A.
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Which areas of federally assisted housing program management have you had significant responsibility for? Select all that apply.

• HUD regulatory compliance
• Program monitoring and audits
• Program integrity/fraud prevention
• Housing Quality Standards/inspections
• Rent reasonableness/payment standards
• Waitlist/admissions
• Landlord/owner relations
• Budget and financial management
• Grant administration
• Contract management
• Policy and procedure development
• Corrective actions and responses to findings
• Other federally funded housing programs
• None

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Please describe your experience in the areas selected and provide an example of a significant compliance, audit, program integrity, financial, or operational issue you managed and the outcome. If none, enter N/A.
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Which best describes your experience providing strategic leadership, executive advice, or representing your organization on complex housing issues?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Regularly advised department or executive leadership
• Regularly presented to elected officials, boards, commissions, or governing bodies
• Regularly represented an organization before HUD, federal/state agencies, or other high-level stakeholders
• Extensive executive-level housing leadership experience

Required Question