Senior Housing Policy Analyst, Project/Program Manager III

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

The Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division is recruiting for a Senior Housing Policy Analyst, Project/Program Manager III to join the Policy, Planning, and Special Projects team. Responsibilities for this position include report writing, supporting development of the Regional Workforce Housing Initiative Implementation Plan, preparing ordinances and transmittals to the King County Council, Skyway-West Hill anti-displacement strategies implementation, King County Comprehensive Plan work plan action implementation, and other special projects. 

HCD is looking for an individual with strong writing skills and a passion for advancing housing affordability solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience working on complex reports and local affordable housing policy development. This position does not entail supervising other County employees.

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to be seven months in duration. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).

SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES – To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:

• Collaborate with teammates and interested parties to complete complex projects and policies relating to housing, such as the Regional Workforce Housing Initiative Implementation Plan (King County Council Motion 16690).
• Inform project planning for King County Comprehensive Plan Work Plan Actions related to Mandatory Inclusionary Housing, Community Preference, and Multifamily Housing Tax Exemptions. 
• Incorporate equity, racial and social justice (ERSJ) principles and approaches in HCD’s policy and planning work. 
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop reports, presentations, and briefing memos for the division, other departments, other branches of government, and other interested parties.  
• Represent King County in community meetings and conduct community engagement.
• Understand the effects of place, race, policy and systems-based inequities.  
• Apply project management skills to successfully deliver products in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

• At least two years of experience developing and reviewing housing policies, plans, and/or reports.
• Ability to provide leadership, content production, and mentoring on leading development of major reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively and work with a people of various cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work on several tasks simultaneously, organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to research best practices; gather qualitative and quantitative data; and analyze, synthesize, and draft reports summarizing findings.
• An interest in leveraging public policy and programs to empower historically underserved communities and an understanding of the effects of place, race, policy, and systems-based inequities on BIPOC, low-income, and other underserved communities such as immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities, seniors, and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ ) communities.  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research methods.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience working as a team member on housing reports, plans, or transmittals to King County Council and/or housing stability issues. 
• Knowledge of the history of racially exclusive and discriminatory land use and housing practices in King County.
• Experience working with communities disproportionately impacted by housing disparities.
• Familiarity with King County-specific affordable housing issues.
• Experience with government RFPs and contracts or an interest in learning King County’s contracting and procurement process.  
• Experience either working for a local government/public agency or an organization that works on land use planning or public policy issues, particularly within the Puget Sound region.
• Experience developing and/or implementing housing or land use plans, policies, and/or actions.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

• This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
• The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. (Remove this bullet point if not applicable and the position requires 100% onsite)
• This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. 
• This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23).
• Classification: Project/Program Manager III

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around March 20, 2025. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov. 

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