Rental Housing Program Manager

Job Posting End Date:

October 28, 2026

Department:

HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION

Compensation Grade:

A15

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $75,316.80 - $116,750.40
Starting salary – Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Rental Housing Program Manager – Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation

The City of Virginia Beach is searching for a Rental Housing Program Manager to help shape the future of housing access and support in our city.

Why This Role Matters

This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to create stability, unlock opportunity, and improve quality of life for families across Virginia Beach. As the Rental Housing Program Manager, you’ll guide essential rental assistance programs that help residents thrive. Your leadership ensures that our services are compassionate, efficient, and equitable.

What You’ll Lead & Inspire

• Manage the daily rental housing program operations, including eligibility, leasing, inspections, and ongoing compliance, with excellence and innovation.
• Support and empower a skilled team through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration.
• Ensure smooth processes for eligibility, recertifications, inspections, and compliance.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure adherence to HUD and City requirements.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with landlords, partner agencies, and community organizations.
• Monitor program data and outcomes – and craft solutions that drive improvement
• Champion integrity, accessibility, and outstanding customer service in every interaction.

What Makes You a Great Fit

You’re energized by leading people — and you’re a great manager of people who manage people. You empower supervisors, elevate teams, and nurture a culture of accountability, empathy, and high performance.

You bring passion for public service, strong communication skills, and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities. You understand housing programs or related fields, and you thrive in environments where creative problem‑solving and community impact go hand‑in‑hand. Above all, you care deeply about building stronger neighborhoods and supporting residents with dignity and respect.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At the City of Virginia Beach, you’re part of a mission-driven team that values:

• A supportive and inspiring workplace culture
• Opportunities for meaningful community impact
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Professional growth and development
• A department committed to equity, innovation, and people-first service

Make a Difference – Apply Today!

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help build a more vibrant, inclusive Virginia Beach, we want to meet you. Bring your energy, your expertise, and your commitment to community – we’ll provide the platform to help you shine.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to six (6) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities such as counseling, social work, housing specialist or community education specialist. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.