Planner - Affordable Housing; Provisional

Position: Planner - Affordable Housing (Provisional)
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Lakewood, COtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 10 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
January 20, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR103183

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include:
Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.
** HIRING RANGE: $86,542.56 - $96,158.40/year
** This position is anticipated to be grant funded until 1/31/2028.Provisional positions are temporary within the City for a period of two years or less. They serve at will based on business needs.

This position is responsible for pre-application processes for Development Review of projects involving affordable housing development in City of Lakewood. The position will conceive and implement procedures for enrolling development projects involving affordable housing to 90-day fast-track permitting review per requirements and guidelines of state Proposition 123. This position will also be the initial point of contact for notification of expiring affordable units and will inform and recommend viable options for preservation of existing affordable housing in the community.

The position will remain informed and current on housing needs affecting City of Lakewood residents through routine data management and analysis.
** MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position.)
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
*** Oversee enrollment of affordable housing development projects in fast-track permitting review via the creation and administration of standardized workflows for pre-application processes.
* Provide technical assistance regarding affordable housing development and preservation on behalf of Housing and Thriving Communities and Development Assistance Divisions of City of Lakewood.
* Develop, implement, and monitor program policies, procedures, and outcomes to assure compliance with Proposition 123 program requirements.
* Develop, prepare, and present routine program reports on the creation, preservation, and expiration of affordable housing in Lakewood as it relates to City goals.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for property owners or managers notifying City of Lakewood of expiring covenants for affordable housing.
* Standardize workflows and oversee processes for tracking opportunities for affordable housing preservation including identifying opportunities to preserve naturally occurring affordable housing, developing recommendations for acquisition opportunities of affordable housing, and assuring compliance with city obligations to House Bill 24-1175.
* Research and develop recommendations that will assure the continuous net growth of affordable and attainable housing opportunity in City of Lakewood.
* Serve as the project manager to monitor compliance with affordability and habitability standards of city-identified affordable projects past development review and construction.
* Leverages the City’s professional networks and other professional opportunities to maintain working knowledge of best practices in the industry.
* Support interdepartmental approaches to community development as a key partner on housing affordability.
* Responds to routine planning and zoning inquiries in person, by phone, and by e-mail from citizens and the development community as related to land development procedures.
* Researches, compiles, and organizes information for special projects with minimal supervision.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
** ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS**
* ** Supervision Received**:
Receives general supervision from the Division Manager.
* ** Supervision Given**:
None
** ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)**
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* Education and Experience:

** Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, community development, or related field.
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* Experience:

** Two years’…