Job Details

HOUSING SPECIALIST III

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Encouraged to Apply

 

Supplemental Questionnaire Required 

 

 Open and Promotional 
Job # 25-GE3-01 

 

Salary: $7,770 – 9,836 / Month 

Closing Date: Friday, September 19, 2025  

THE JOB: Housing Specialist III is the advanced journey level class in this series, having the primary responsibility for performing the full range of housing program duties and for acting as team leader for larger and more complex projects. Incumbents are expected to develop expertise in all Housing Section functions in the areas of affordable housing development, inclusionary housing program and grant administration, and affordable housing lending so they can assume independent responsibility for assignments. This class is distinguished from the Housing Specialist II in that the incumbent is responsible for implementation and compliance with complex programs, projects and functions as a team leader. Incumbents in this class receive administrative and technical supervision from the Housing Manager or the Principal Planner for Housing, and perform other work as required. The list established will be used to fill the current vacancy and it may also be used to fill other vacancies during the life of the eligible list.

The option for remote work may be available based on the type of work and operational needs, upon successful completion of probation.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be: 

Four years of experience with housing and community development programs that has included responsibility for financing, community development, or economic development projects. 

OR

One year of experience equivalent to a Housing Specialist II at Santa Cruz County.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to provide suitable transportation, which is approved by the appointing authority. 

HOW TO APPLY:Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application and supplemental questionnaire to: Santa Cruz County Human Resources Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received:  1) in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.

Women, people of color and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.