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The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is an award-winning, mission-driven public agency and a recognized leader in the affordable housing industry. Known for our attractive, well-maintained communities, we have developed and secured over 4,300 units of affordable rental homes throughout Santa Barbara.  But our work goes far beyond building housing, we are committed to delivering innovative, long-term solutions that address our community’s housing challenges. 

At HACSB, we empower residents to thrive through forward-thinking housing programs and supportive services. At the same time, we invest in our employees by offering meaningful work, professional growth opportunities and a shared sense of purpose.  We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful work environment where every team member plays a critical role in advancing our mission: providing safe, quality and affordable housing to those with limited incomes. Our dynamic leadership team leads a talented and dedicated team of professionals guided by our core values, the “5 C’s”: Competence, Cooperation, Commitment, Communication, and Compassion.

LEASING REPRESENTATIVE POSITION

The Leasing Representative conducts technical rental unit inspections and wide range of administrative, leasing and housing location services to ensure compliance and the overall success of HACSB’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills, inspection experience and an understanding of the local rental market and community resources.The Leasing Representative conducts technical rental unit inspections and wide range of administrative, leasing and housing location services to ensure compliance and the overall success of HACSB’s Housing Choice Voucher Program. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills, inspection experience and an understanding of the local rental market and community resources.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performs full-range and variety of routine and non-routine technical duties related to the promotion and lease-up of the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program. 
• Schedules and conducts move-in, annual, and Housing Quality Standard (HQS) inspections to ensure consistent application of HUD and Authority requirements; maintains inspection files and prepares inspection reports.
• Assists applicants with locating and securing permanent quality housing; provides information to voucher holders; performs outreach to landlords; schedules site visits; and processes required documentation and moving activities. 
• Negotiates initial rents and rent increases with landlords in accordance with payment standards and rent reasonableness guidelines. 
• Assists with the development and implementation of strategies to market the Section 8 HCV Program and successfully achieve leasing goals. 
• Assists with the outreach and promotion of the Section 8 HCV Program to the community and landlords; works with staff to coordinate community and special events. Serves as a liaison to landlords, providing information and technical support on programs requirements, local rental laws, lease compliance and landlord incentive initiatives. Conducts informational presentations for new landlords and property managers.
• Composes and processes a variety of documents including general correspondence and contractual agreements.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records and files; updates information, researches discrepancies, and performs data entry; maintains documentation for leasing and inspection activities. 
• Provides courteous and professional communication and information to applicants, participants, landlords, and the public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Successful applicants will possess the following qualifications:

• Principles and techniques for conducting inspections of housing units; 
• Familiarity with local rental/real estate market and knowledge of basic housing code requirements;
• Knowledge of available community and social service programs and resources;
• Knowledge of management information systems/computer operations;
• Good mathematic skills;
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply applicable subsidized housing program rules and regulations as well as HUD Housing Quality Standards and related codes;
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and meet deadlines and exercise sound judgement; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, mediation, collaboration and customer service skills; 
• Ability to maintain excellent rapport with colleagues, clients, landlords and Agency contacts; and
• Proof of legal right to drive in CA and DMV driving record in good standing that meets HACSB’s insurability requirements is required.

A complete position description can be found at www.hacsb.org. Full-time 9/80 schedule with offices closed alternate Fridays. Performs duties in-person in an office environment and conducts on-site inspection of residential rental units in the field. 

Compensation and Benefits

Total compensation package includes competitive 5 step salary range $32.92-$40.02 per hour and bilingual premium pay (if applicable). HACSB offers eligible employees a generous and well-rounded benefit package including:

· Cafeteria Benefit Plan

· 13 Paid Holidays 

· Group Health Plan

· Vacation

· Dental and Vision Plans

· Sick Leave and Catastrophic   Leave

· Long-Term Disability

· Training and Development

· Life and AD&D Insurance

· Alternative Transportation   Incentives

· 457(b) Deferred Compensation   Plan

· Tuition Reimbursement Program

· 401(a) Employees’ Money Purchase   Pension Plan

· Recognition and Incentive   Programs

Selection Process

If you possess the desired qualifications and are looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference and where you can grow, collaborate, and contribute to something meaningful, we encourage you to apply at www.hacsb.org. For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Wednesday, March 25, 2026; thereafter position open until filled. The selection process will include an oral interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. 

If HACSB determines an applicant is suitable for the position based on a job-related evaluation of skills and experience, prior to final selection and subsequent employment, applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, appropriate to the job functions and business necessity. Criminal convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate for employment. The nature of the crime, time since offense, surrounding circumstances, and relevance of the offense to the position applied for will be considered. HACSB appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical exam.

The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, HACSB provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations may contact Human Resources at (805)965-1071 or (805)965-2521 TDD to make accommodation requests. In accordance with Section 3 of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968, HACSB promotes self-sufficiency amongst low-income individuals and provides hiring preferences to Santa Barbara residents that meet Section 3 eligibility.