Housing Implementation Specialist

Sedonaaz; Sedona (AZ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

96 hours PTO

City-paid health coverage for employee

Dependents coverage contributions

1:1 retirement match 12.9%

Paid holidays

Generous vacation accrual

Life insurance $50,000

Short-term disability

Deferred compensation – IRS 457 plans

Job summary

The City of Sedona invites applications for a Housing Implementation Specialist who will advance the City’s housing goals through project implementation, partnership development, and innovative housing programs.

You will serve as the Community Development Department’s primary coordinator for implementing the Balanced Housing Strategy by facilitating housing development and redevelopment opportunities, leveraging City-owned property, and administering housing programs to meet the community’s

Qualifications

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in housing, planning, community development, or a related field.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, community development, real estate, economics, construction management, political science or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Advance the City’s housing goals through project implementation, partnership development, and innovative housing programs.
• Serve as the Community Development Department’s primary coordinator for implementing the Balanced Housing Strategy.
• Facilitate housing development and redevelopment opportunities, leveraging City-owned property, administering housing programs, and identifying solutions to preserve and expand housing options.

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $79,885 - $98,885 Hiring Range, Max of $115,833 USD
• Posted Date: 09/16/2026 3:34 p.m.

Summary of position

The Housing Implementation Specialist performs professional level work to advance the City’s housing goals through project implementation, partnership development, and innovative housing programs. The position serves as the Community Development Department’s primary coordinator for implementing the City’s Balanced Housing Strategy and other housing related objectives by facilitating housing development and redevelopment opportunities, leveraging City-owned property, fostering public-private partnerships, administering and enhancing housing programs, and identifying creative solutions to preserve, retain and expand the housing available to meet the community’s needs.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Two years of progressively responsible experience in housing, planning, community development, or a related field.
Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, community development, real estate, economics, construction management, political science or a closely related field.

Awesome benefits

• Ninety-six hours of PTO time
• 100% City-paid health, dental and vision coverage options for employee
• Substantial contributions to health, dental and vision coverage for dependents including options for 100% paid
• Arizona State Retirement System -The City provides a 1:1 match at 12.9% of the employee's salary
• Paid holidays
• Generous vacation accrual rates
• City provided $50,000 group term life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Deferred compensation – Optional IRS 457 plans

Unique place to work and live

The City of Sedona, located in Arizona’s stunning Red Rock Country, provides exceptional public services and creates a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Known for its breathtaking scenery and outdoor recreation, Sedona is a top destination for relaxation and adventure. Join our team and help preserve Sedona’s natural beauty while enhancing the quality of life for all. Our employees are at the heart of making Sedona a welcoming, inspiring place to live and visit. Be part of something remarkable.

The City of Sedona is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City are based on business needs; job requirements; individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; or any other status protected by law or regulation.