Housing Coordinator

Tillamook County•Tillamook, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional level administration and project coordination and is in charge of creating and implementing the County’s workforce/affordable housing agenda, in close consultation with the Tillamook County Housing Commission as well as partners in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 development of recommendations for final action by the Board of Commissioners.
Administering budgeted funds, grants, and contracts for service; development, coordination, and evaluation of the assigned program, and participation in the more complex aspects of the work including creating executive summaries of Housing Committee meetings.
Maintain and share knowledge of shifting housing development resources and changes in county, state, and federal policies, and educating stakeholders on these updates.
Serve as the project leader to the Tillamook County Housing Commission: Prepare Commission agendas, Maintain Commission records, Design and assure compliance with Commission policies and procedures, Draft reports and actions for Commission consideration.
Understand zoning and building code regulations within the County that affect the production of affordable/workforce housing, and analyze and recommend modifications to those codes to better align the regulatory framework with the mission of the Housing Commission.
Understand the various financial tools used to fund affordable/workforce housing, and analyze and recommend modifications to those tools (or the creation of new tools) to help make affordable/workforce housing more financially feasible.
Serve as a primary resource for the County Board and staff in understanding the issues that affect affordable/workforce housing.
Oversee the work of consultants and other professionals.
Assist for-profit and non-profit housing developers in the creation and preservation of affordable/workforce housing.
Oversee the maintenance of data on an annual basis to track progress in addressing the County’s housing challenges.
Nurture strong communications and collaboration between the Commission and the many partners within the County and beyond who have a direct or indirect role in creating and implementing the County’s affordable/workforce housing agenda.
Market the Housing Production Solutions Fund through social media, press releases, and direct outreach.
Assist applicants with the application process, including pro forma development.
Enforce grant and loan contracts.
Act as the primary contact for developers, connecting them with available land and resources, and fostering a developer-friendly environment.
Performs additional duties as assigned.