Housing Developer

Boulder County Sheriff's Office; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Boulder County Housing Department seeks a Housing Developer to advance affordable housing through multi-family and single-family projects. The role is based primarily in Longmont and Lafayette, with standard business hours and exempt status.

Responsibilities include strategic development, financial structuring, and interagency coordination to expand housing opportunities across Boulder County. Applicants should bring extensive experience in LIHTC and public funding tools.

Qualifications

• 7 years of combined education and experience in affordable housing, incorporating local tax policy, governance, compliance, reporting and funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year pipeline planning beyond individual projects.
• Evaluate site and market opportunities and conduct early feasibility screening.
• Model long-term cash flow, basis calculation, and financing structures.

Job description

Description Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire a

Salary

$104,004.00 - $149,808.00 Annually

Location

Longmont, CO

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

6844(CP4)

Department

Housing

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire a Housing Developer. Our Housing Development team advances the mission to provide safe, high-quality, affordable homes and housing services for individuals and families across the country. We are developing 101 multifamily units and 80 permanently affordable single-family homes. Stable housing strengthens health, educational outcomes, and community well-being – and we are committed to expanding equitable access to these opportunities. We are excited to announce a Housing Developer position on a highly skilled, collaborative, and community-focused team working to increase the availability of affordable housing throughout Boulder County. This full-time, benefits-eligible position is primarily based in Longmont and Lafayette at 518 Coffman Street in Longmont, CO. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines this position is exempt. Boulder County employees must reside within Colorado by their first day of employment. Hiring Salary Range: $104,004.00 - $126,906.00 annually Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Phone Screening: Week of September 28th
• First Round Interviews: Week of September 28th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 5th
• Language Proficiency Test: Week of October 5th
• Reference Check: Week of October 5th

New employees receive an80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visitstudentaid.gov for more information. Examples of Duties Strategic & Portfolio-Level Development

• Lead multi-year pipeline planning (beyond individual projects).
• Evaluate site and market opportunities and conduct early feasibility screening.
• Recommend shifts based on the political climate, funding cycles, and agency priorities.
• Understand and plan around QAP scoring, competitive positioning, and timing.

Advanced Financial Structuring

• Deep understanding of LIHTC rules, basis calculation, eligible vs. ineligible costs, developer fee sizing, and syndicator expectations.
• Structure blended financing (4% + bonds + soft funding + philanthropic).
• Model long-term cash flow, replacement reserves, operating reserve sizing, and capital needs over time.
• Lead negotiations with equity investors, lenders, and public funders.
• Understand layered compliance and long-term regulatory implications (extended use agreements, shifting AMIs, utility allowance methodology, rent floors).

Risk Management & Due Diligence

• Evaluate construction cost volatility, insurance impacts, interest rate movements, and entitlement timelines.
• Lead due diligence on environmental, geotechnical, legal encumbrances, and title exceptions.
• Troubleshoot permitting obstacles and municipal approval risks.

Contract & Legal Oversight

• Interpret and negotiate development agreements, contractor agreements, architect/engineering contracts, and partnership agreements.
• Coordinate with counsel on Special Limited Partnership policies, cash-flow waterfalls, and administrative fee structures (common in mixed-finance deals).

Construction Administration (Senior-Level)

• Maintain a high-level view of procurement, pre-construction, GMP negotiation, and VE efforts.
• Monitor contractor performance, pay apps, change orders, and contingency drawdowns.
• Coordinate with asset management teams on transition plans, lease-up strategy, and stabilized operations.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide clear direction and support cross-departmental workflows.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on public funding tools, fair housing principles, and community engagement best practices.

Intergovernmental & Policy Awareness

• Track legislation affecting LIHTC, bond allocations, ARPA/IRA programs, and state/local housing bills.
• Translate policy changes into development strategy and organizational guidance.
• Maintain relationships with municipal planners, state HFAs, county leadership, and advocacy groups.

Internal Operational Excellence

• Establish repeatable processes for pipeline reporting, project dashboards, decision memos, and budget tracking.
• Ensure documentation is always audit-ready.
• Improve internal systems: e.g., procurement workflows, compliance calendaring, e calendaring,
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team. Education & Experience Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of

• 7 years of combined education and experience in affordable housing, incorporating local tax policy, governance, compliance, reporting and funding.

Backgound Check

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

Supplemental Information Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Exercise strong judgment, make independent decisions, and navigate complex processes with minimal supervision.
• Interface effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, legal counsel, consultants, funders, and government agencies.
• Track and comply with detailed regulatory, funding, and reporting requirements.
• Represent BCHA professionally in public meetings, outreach sessions, and partner engagements.
• Collaborate across departments to support project planning, Board materials, communications, and internal coordination.
• Work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative, cross functional team environment.
• Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency across all documentation and project tasks

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Benefits As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.
• Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)
• Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
• 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
• Breast feeding friendly-work environment
• Infants-at-work policy
• Access to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
• Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA 401k
• Social Security retirement plans
• Additional Life and Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
• County-paid tuition assistance
• Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Free EcoPass
• Hospital Indemnity
• ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave

Generous paid time off

• Holidays
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Indigenous People's Day
  • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day November
  • Friday after Thanksgiving*
  • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
• Vacation**
  • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
  • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
• Medical**
  • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.

PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA

• Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
• Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%
• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.

01 How do you meet the minimum qualifications of 7 years of combined education and experience in affordable housing, incorporating local tax policy, governance, compliance, reporting and funding. 02 Briefly describe your experience working with project budgets. What types of budgets have you managed, and what tools or methods do you use to keep a project on track financially. 03 Which funding or compliance programs have you worked with? 04 Which project phases have you worked on directly? 05 What do you see as the most challenging aspect of a diverse working environment? What steps have you taken to meet this challenge? 06 What is an example of a racial inequity you have noticed within the Boulder County community? 07 Are you bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question Employer Boulder County Address 2025 14th Street Boulder, Colorado, 80302 Phone [phone] Website http://www.bouldercounty.org