Housing Policy & Planning Strategic Advisor

Housingconsortium; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Policy & Planning Strategic Advisor is a senior member of the Office of Housing's Policy and Planning team. This role spans policy development and project implementation, with a focus on housing affordability and place-based initiatives in Seattle.

The advisor conducts original policy research and analysis, pursues site-specific real estate opportunities, and promotes equitable development patterns citywide.

Responsibilities

• Policy development and planning oversight for housing affordability.
• Conduct original policy research and analysis.
• Engage stakeholders including community members, housing developers, and advocates.
• Represent OH on cross-department planning and policy efforts.

Job description

Housing Policy & Planning Strategic Advisor

This is a senior member of the Office of Housing's Policy and Planning team. This position has responsibilities that span policy development and project implementation. With a focus on housing affordability, the position participates in our place-based initiatives, conducts original policy research and analysis, and pursues and advances site-specific real estate opportunities to promote equitable development patterns throughout Seattle.

In this role, you will function as both a technical expert on site-specific real estate opportunities and a big-picture strategist on housing policy. You will perform independent analysis and conduct stakeholder engagement with community members, housing developers, and advocates. You will be responsible for representing OH on cross-department planning and policy efforts; you will also present consensus recommendations to senior management and policymakers that address complex questions surrounding housing affordability and equitable development. While the questions facing this position are large, complicated, and embedded in a complex political environment, site-specific work will also offer you the chance to make immediate progress on the City's affordable housing goals.