Affordable Housing Program Manager

Thurston County, Washington; Olympia, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Retirement plan

Pre-tax savings accounts

Health, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is recruiting for an Affordable Housing Program Manager for the Affordable Housing & Homeless Response Division. The role oversees funding sources such as CDBG and HOME and coordinates with regional housing bodies.

The ideal candidate will have experience with elected officials, community stakeholders, and managing grant programs to address affordable housing challenges in the region, including emergency response duties when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elected officials and community stakeholders to implement programs.
• Experience in managing grant programs and reporting.
• Ability to develop strategies addressing housing challenges in the region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff within the division.
• Administer funding sources including CDBG, HOME and other local housing funds.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Regional Housing Council and related boards.
• Engage in underwriting and development of contract documents for housing projects.
• Perform other duties including emergency response during public health events.

Skills

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Underwriting

Contract development

Public program development

Job description

The salary for this position is: $6,825 - $8,977 monthly.

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for anAffordable Housing Program Manager for ourAffordable Housing & Homeless Response Division.

Thurston County Public Health & Social Services Department's Affordable Housing and Homeless Response Division is seeking applicants to fill the rewarding position of Affordable Housing Program Manager.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working with elected officials and community stakeholders, implementing effective and results oriented community programs, managing grant programs, and a passion for developing strategies to address affordable housing challenges in our region. All responsibilities are conducted in a manner consistent with the spirit of the Thurston County Public Health and Social Services mission, vision and values.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise staff members within this division.
• Administration of a number of funding sources including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program and other local affordable housing funds.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Regional Housing Council’s Thurston Affordable Housing Advisory Board.
• Engage in underwriting, developing contract documents including lien documents, and monitoring affordable housing projects with for-profit and non-profit housing developers.
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including, but not limited to, a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations. This includes emergency preparedness training and exercises, relevant to the work expectations of duties during emergencies

To view the full job classification, click here:Program Manager

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment - Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with the potential option of remote work
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
• Customer Interactions - The work is accomplished in a highly visible and political environment and includes regular interaction with county and city elected officials, non-profit leaders, and community stakeholders throughout Thurston County through a number of teams including the Housing Action Team (HAT), the Regional Housing Council, the Thurston Affordable Housing Advisory Board, HOME Consortium for Thurston County, and the CDBG Urban County Partnership.

WHO WE ARE:

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well-being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community. As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visitThurston County Employee Benefit Plansfor more information.
• Paid Leave:Full-time regular employees