Housing Coordinator

Position Summary

Department:
Community Development, Union Affiliation: AFSCME,

Work Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, Total Hours Per Week: 40. Tillamook County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education, experience and seniority for wage offers.

• Knowledge of the governing federal, state, and local community development and housing program regulations, policies, and financial tools associated with the development and preservation of affordable/workforce housing.
• Knowledge of land use planning/zoning concepts; housing finance mechanisms (including such incentives as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits;
  Property Tax Abatement;
  Pre-development processes; programs and incentives related to System Development Charges (including waiver, deferrals, and financing)
• Knowledge of the agencies and partners that finance or influence affordable/workforce housing.
• Working knowledge of GIS.
• Comprehensive understanding of the stages and levels of housing development.
• Firm understanding of micro and macroeconomics as they relate to housing development and policy.
• Knowledge of small and mid-sized business operations and their intersections with housing initiatives.
• Firm understanding of finance and accounting principles, including practical applications in housing-related projects.
• Knowledge of government and governmental processes, including basic civics and political systems.

• Skill in presenting effectively to diverse audiences.
• Analyze moderately complex information used in reviewing grant proposals and applications.
• Making recommendations based on available data.
• Skill in maintaining the Housing Commissions social media accounts.
• Skill in public speaking and public presentations.
• Proficiency in MS Office products and programs including Word, Excel, Access database, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Proficiency in standard communication technologies, including G-Suite, Teams, Zoom, and other relevant platforms.
• Skill in conflict resolution and mediation to address diverse perspectives effectively.
• Skill in statistical analysis and data visualization to present technical data clearly and effectively.

• Ability to design, conduct, and direct research and compile and analyze technical data, including problem identification, analysis, identifying resources/solutions, and evaluation.
• Ability to make decisions independently in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion in interpreting complex guidelines, ordinances, etc. in light of the issue at hand.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to produce clear, concise written reports, decisions, analyses, etc.
• Ability to prepare and oversee adherence to budgets.
• Ability to prepare RFPs and RFQs, review responses, select contractors, and oversee their work to ensure that they achieve their assigned objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ability to identify and secure grant funding related to the program, and to oversee the administration of grant-related requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and complete work within required time frames.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, public agencies, consultants, contractors, engineers, Housing Commission members, committee members, County Commissioners, groups from diverse backgrounds and the public.
• Ability to remain calm and use good judgment in stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultural and socioeconomic groups through strong cross-cultural communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in land use planning, economics, public policy or a related field.

• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning, housing development, or policy work at a city, county, or regional level that included successful experience related to housing policy and/or development.

• At the time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• A Master's degree is preferred and may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.

• Identify and understand the challenges to the creation and preservation of affordable/workforce housing development (including but not limited to economic, market, and regulatory challenges).
• Acts as administrative support to the Tillamook County Housing Commission, and partners with cities and communities throughout the County, on affordable/workforce housing efforts. This includes preparing and supporting Housing Commission meetings, creating agendas, scheduling speakers, posting meeting minutes, and providing administrative support to committees and ad hoc groups.
• Has primary responsibility in the…