Section 8 Housing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $174,410.86 - $229,350.42 Annually
Location : Burbank, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Exempt from Civil Service
Job Number: PECK&MCK
Department: Community Development
Division: Housing & Homeless Services
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
To Apply:
Candidate Profile:
Under general administrative direction, to plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Burbank Successor Agency, Housing Authority, Home Investment Partnership (HOME) program, homeless services programs, landlord/tenant, Housing Enforcement Unit, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) functions within the Community Development Department; and to perform related work as required.
Essential Functions
Directs, plans, and implements the activities of the Burbank Successor Agency, the Housing Authority, CDBG Program, Homelessness Program, and HOME program sections; coordinates and administers activities of affordable housing projects (Section 8, HOME, 20% Housing Set Aside), landlord/tenant housing programs, housing compliance and enforcement activities, homeless services initiatives, and other assigned projects in accordance with local, state, and federal laws; develops and recommends goals and objectives relating to the Burbank Successor Agency, Housing Authority, and other general fund functions; prepares status reports for all functions as required; confers with management and city staff on policies, strategies, and programs relating to housing stability, homelessness response, and community development activities; negotiates, monitors, and ensures compliance with terms of applicable agreements on behalf of the City, Burbank Successor Agency, and Housing Authority; implements capital improvement programs; prioritizes a wide variety and large volume of projects to ensure implementation and completion within prescribed timeframe; provides assistance to developers of affordable and supportive housing projects within the City;; reviews progress of objectives with developers and City staff; oversees the acquisition, rehabilitation, and construction of affordable housing; responsible for implementation of housing policies; oversees applications for grants and loans from federal, state, and county levels of government relating to financing for affordable housing (Section 8 Housing, CDBG, and HOME programs); oversees administration and enforcement of landlord/tenant regulations, just cause eviction protections, relocation assistance requirements, and related compliance measures, as applicable; coordinates homeless services programs including outreach, interim housing, supportive housing initiatives, and interagency partnerships; monitors service providers and ensures performance and contractual compliance; participates in the development of proposed budgets; verifies expense eligibility and authorizes expenditures; makes a variety of public presentations; attends after hours meetings regularly; provides staff support for Boards, Commissions, and Committees as requested; may serve as the implementing official for the Burbank Successor Agency; may serve as the department head in the absence of the Community Development Director; supervises, trains, and evaluates employees; makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and transfers; effectively recommends disciplinary action up to and including termination; conducts annual performance evaluations and makes recommendations in compliance with Memorandum of Understandings, Civil Service Rules, and local, state, and federal laws; drives on City business.
Minimum Qualifications
Employment Standards:
Knowledge of procedures and regulations concerning housing programs, landlord/tenant law, and housing compliance practices; principles and practices of homelessness prevention and response programs; federal regulations pertaining to Section 8 Housing, HOME, and CDBG programs; the principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision.
Ability to analyze organizational, financial, and administrative problems and develop effective solutions; coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the work of others; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; make effective oral presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisors, fellow employees, developers, and the public.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to, graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in public administration, planning, business administration, or related field and five years of progressively responsible administrative, management, affordable housing, housing policy, landlord/tenant program administration, and/or homeless services program management experience; including at least four years in a supervisory capacity.
License & Certificates: A valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.
Supplemental Information
Desirable Qualifications: A master's degree in public administration, planning, business administration, or closely related field.
This is an unrepresented job title that is a Police Recruit or Firefighter Recruit
The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/employee-benefits
Additionally, there are Benefit Summary Sheets for each represented and unrepresented employee group that provide a more detailed summary of benefits. There are also some Benefit Summary Sheets for specific job titles. To access the Benefit Summary Sheets, please click here: https://www.burbankca.gov/web/management-services/benefits-summary-sheets
Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.