Housing Development Coordinator

The Department of Housing Services and Housing Authority of Washington County is recruiting for a Housing Development Coordinator!

The Housing Development Coordinator will manage affordable housing real estate development and investment activities. This position will manage or assist all phases of the affordable housing development process including acquisition, predevelopment, construction, and transition to operations. The Housing Development Coordinator will maintain and foster positive working relationships with internal and external partners including lenders, investors, general contractors, architects, engineers, planners, vendors, consultants. elected officials, and the community at large. This position will also develop and implement affordable housing lending, investing, and operational programs.

The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information, please click here.

The Ideal Candidate in this role will typically bring a background in affordable housing real estate development gained within a local government, housing authority, or development company/nonprofit. A strong understanding of local, state, and federal housing policies and funding mechanisms is crucial for success. The ability to navigate local governmental processes and effectively solve complex challenges within a highly regulated environment is essential, while experience in pro forma development and project management skills will distinguish candidates. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to facilitate project teams is essential.

Why Washington County?

Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County's services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident.

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To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, click here: Program Coordinator.

Education and Experience:

• An Associate's Degree in a Health, Social Service, Business, or related field; AND three (3) years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration. OR
• Five (5) years of experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Must pass a criminal background check post-offer.

Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Our Commitment to You: We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Process:
1 .Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. The timeframe to review will be the week of May 18, 2025.

2.Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Your responses may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin the week of May 25, 2025 and may take up to 2 weeks.

3. Panel Interviews: Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

4. Conditional Offer: The top candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving check as a pre-employment condition.

Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference:
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: Careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of e-mail notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment
Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov

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