DOLA Eviction Prevention Specialist-Community and Economic Development IV-(Term Limited

This position is supported by grant funding until December 31, 2028. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

This opportunity is only open to residents of the State of Colorado.

Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) serves as the primary interface between the State and local communities. The Department provides financial support to local communities and professional and technical services (including training and technical assistance) to community leaders in the areas of governance, housing, and property tax administration. While all state governments provide such services through various Departmental structures, Colorado’s approach is unique in that these local community services are gathered into one Department of “Local Affairs,” which has a central focus on strengthening Colorado communities and enhancing livability.

The Department of Local Affairs is responsible for strengthening Colorado's local communities through: accessible, affordable, and secure housing; implementing property tax law; capacity building; strategic training, research, and technical assistance; and funding to localities.

Our mission is to help strengthen Colorado’s communities.

The work we do matters greatly. It matters to us and it matters to the citizens of the great state of Colorado. We love our communities and are passionate about supporting our communities. We value the diversity that Colorado offers. If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference in communities across the State, consider joining the dedicated people of the Department of Local Affairs.

In addition, we offer a great location and great benefits, which include:

• Medical and Dental Plans

• Strong, secure, yet flexible Retirement Plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax and ROTH 401K, and 457 plans

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Paid Life Insurance

• 11 paid Holidays per year plus Vacation and Sick Leave

• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage

• RTD Eco Pass to all eligible State Employees

• Flexible work schedule options and hybrid work options

• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Training opportunities

• Variety of Free discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

Please see the Benefits Overview video for details on the benefits offered to employees.

Evictions have been on the rise across Colorado. This position will build eviction data infrastructure via a pipeline of reliable, comprehensive, and centralized eviction data at the state level;
Assemble an eviction data problem-solving team composed of local- and state-level actors who will work collectively around a shared goal of data-driven eviction prevention; and Leverage eviction data analysis and communications to develop programs and policies that drive down evictions and keep families stably housed.

The Eviction Prevention Specialist will work to improve statewide eviction data quality and advance eviction prevention efforts across the State. The Eviction Prevention Specialist, housed in the Division of Housing’s Office of Housing Recovery, will be responsible for coordinating and incorporating the work of others–including fellow Department of Local Affairs staff, other State Agencies, community partners, and eviction prevention stakeholders throughout the state–to achieve the Division of Housing’s eviction prevention goals.

• Develop, implement, and monitor DOLA’s eviction prevention goals and ensure alignment with goals and objectives at the State and with external partners.
• Utilize statewide eviction data and eviction prevention best practices to develop DOLA eviction prevention policy and program recommendations.
• Initiate and organize collaboration among the Colorado Judicial Branch and relevant eviction data stakeholders throughout the state to improve the implementation of Colorado’s SB24-064 and the collection, dissemination, and analysis of…