Affordable Housing Planning Manager

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

The Office of Housing is looking for a creative, experienced, forward-thinking individual to fill the role of Affordable Housing Planning Manager to help us shape and catalyze positive change in the city.

The Affordable Housing Planning Manager leads a small but mighty team to develop and implement planning, funding, development, and related programs that advance affordable housing in Bellevue. Under the direction of the Office of Housing Director, the Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the affordable housing work plan, leading strategic internal and external partnerships, and elevating equitable and community-centered practices.

The successful candidate will lead a focused group of professional staff to advance Council priorities relating to policy development, oversee the ongoing affordable housing program, and collaborate on code development led by the Development Services Department. The Affordable Housing Manager will work collaboratively with other city staff, A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), non-profit and private-sector housing developers, other housing advocates and service providers, neighborhood groups, and residents.

Work in 2026 and 2027 will include implementation of the 2026-32 Affordable Housing Strategy, updates to affordable housing development incentives, development of two city-owned properties for affordable housing, a significant affordable housing funding round, strategy for future affordable housing investments, and implementation of specific policy actions per direction from City Council.

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

• In collaboration with the Office of Housing Director, defines the goals, implementation strategies, and performance measures of the Office's affordable housing work program.
• Manages program budget and leads a team of professional staff to effectively carry out work program.
• Provides timely feedback to staff based on performance expectations and supports professional development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Provides expert knowledge of affordable housing, strategic plan development, public policy formulation, and legislative action, along with associated inclusive engagement processes.
• Provides expertise in affordable housing development and funding programs.
• Applies long-term perspective to housing and development issues. Understands interrelatedness of growth and housing affordability issues and implications for Bellevue's future.
• Applies appropriate analytical methods to affordable housing issues and projects, draws logical conclusions, and makes well-justified recommendations.

LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates integrity, credibility, trust and respect to city staff, council, boards and commissions, regional partners, and the public.
• Provides comprehensive mindset in developing ideas and work programs that advance affordable housing initiatives and city goals.
• Identifies emerging issues, develops strategies to address, and proactively seeks to resolve problems.
• Works to instill in staff a commitment to the organization and to its affordable housing principles and goals.
• Represents the city at relevant local, regional, and statewide forums.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Provides clear information to the community regarding affordable housing needs, strategies to address, and progress on implementation.
• Assures the Affordable Housing workgroup serves the public interest while providing high quality service and progress towards housing goals.
• Brings forward new, innovative ideas to help the community meet identified housing goals.
• Provides technical assistance to developers and property owners on the city's affordable housing programs and incentives.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Oversees the Office of Housing's Affordable Housing Program, including ongoing elements such as the multifamily tax exemption program, capital investment and partnerships, and discrete affordable housing initiatives.
• Personally manages, or oversees the manager, of affordable housing policy and implementation initiatives.
• Develops systems, policies and procedures to produce quality, cost-effective work.
• Builds effective monitoring and evaluation methods into projects or programs and uses results of evaluation to make future improvements.
• Provides effective oversight of project team members as well as consultants as applicable.

COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION

• Develops and maintains productive relationships with elected officials, advisory boards, regional partners, other city departments, the news media, and diverse groups within the community.
• Demonstrates an ability to navigate the city's…