HOUSING SUPERVISOR

Housing Supervisor

The City of Torrance is recruiting for a Housing Supervisor to be part of the Community Development Team! The Community Development Department plays a vital role in the continued development, sustainable growth, and success of Torrance. The Community Development Department's Neighborhood Services Division is seeking a dedicated, results-oriented Housing Supervisor to join their team and perform a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the administration of the more complex projects. The Housing Supervisor is responsible for organizing, planning and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Housing programs, including but not limited to, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program, VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program, and other special housing programs.

Education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be : Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and three years of increasingly responsible experience in a housing assistance program, with at least one year in a supervisory or lead capacity. An Associate Degree or sixty (60) or more college units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, social services, or a closely related field, is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess : strong supervision skills to effectively interact with staff and the public; experience in housing services administration processes and procedures; the ability to interpret and explain codes, regulations, and laws; highly effective customer service skills; strong interpersonal skills; a high degree of initiative; demonstrated ability to be both resourceful and reliable; excellent written and verbal communication skills; and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects, working independently, and shifting priorities as needed.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov / Jobs. First review of applications will be those received by Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 11 : 59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Departments needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components : Oral Exam : 100% (Tentatively scheduled on Thursday, September 4, 2025.)