Housing Officer
Location: Mountain View, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Requisition ID: 100177
Role Summary
Mountain View is at the center of some of the most consequential affordable housing work happening in California right now. The city is unique among comparable cities in the region and State, with its own Housing Department, leadership, dedicated budget, and organizational structure to drive real outcomes. As a Housing Officer, you will lead a broad portfolio of policy initiatives such as the tenant protection strategy, middle-income homeownership strategy, Housing Element implementation, and the implementation of the Below Market Rate (BMR) program. This is not a maintenance role—we are looking for a professional who gets things done, meaning someone who can move from strategy to execution, manage a demanding workload, and take projects from concept to completion.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Affordable Housing Manager, core responsibilities for this role include:
- Lead implementation of Housing Element goals and Council-adopted priorities, including developing and implementing a middle-income homeownership program and tenant displacement response strategy
- Monitor state housing legislation; assess local policy impacts and prepare recommended responses; track and engage with state and regional legislative activity through coordination with the City's Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) Office
- Author policy briefs, council reports, and presentations; present findings to commissions and City Council
- Oversee the City's BMR inclusionary housing program, including staff and the City's third party BMR administrator to ensure project compliance, resident selection for BMR units, and the annual recertification process
- Serve as liaison with market rate housing developers across all phases of project development, negotiations, and compliance
- Serve as the lead point of contact with the Community Development Department and the primary staff responsible for reviewing planning commission and Council memos, project Conditions of Approvals, and other documents necessary to facilitate market rate projects and BMR units
- Review complex project entitlement applications to confirm compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and standards
- Lead the development of transaction documents such as BMR regulatory agreements, density bonus agreements, and other related agreements
- Manage housing consultants, project due diligence process including economic and legal analysis, and coordinate program delivery
- Own deliverable tracking across Housing Element programs; maintain dashboards and reporting systems that support accountability and transparency
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, planning, public or business administration, or a closely related field
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in one or more of the following: affordable housing project management or policy, urban planning with a housing focus, CDBG or HOME Programs, or rent stabilization or tenant-landlord programs
- At least one (1) year of progressively responsible project management experience
- Valid California Class C driver's license required by date of appointment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish (spoken and written)
- Experience with CA Housing Element law and State housing compliance requirements
- Knowledgeable about California housing law, the state legislative environment, and the intersection of local and state housing policy
- Strong writing and communication skills; ability to translate technical housing policy into clear, compelling reports and presentations
- Proven ability to work at multiple altitudes: understanding higher-level multi-dimensional policy issues, trade-offs, and constraints, rolling up your sleeves to develop the tactics and details that make it real
- Mission-driven and motivated by real-world impact on individuals, families, and the community
Compensation
$125,381–$188,072 annually, with a control point of $156,726. Pay beyond the control point may be awarded for exceptional experience and qualifications upon hire and/or for meritorious performance while serving. On July 1, this position will receive a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment.
How to Apply
Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with an application review date of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 5:00 pm (PST). Applications received by this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time.
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to participate in an Oral Board Interview Panel (weighted 100%) via video conference (Zoom). Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to meet with staff from the Housing Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position and their qualifications.
Additional Information
This position has a control point of $156,726, with pay beyond this point available for exceptional experience and qualifications upon hire and/or meritorious performance. A 3% Cost of Living Adjustment will be applied on July 1. Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification, Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
