Housing Development Coordinator

Washington County•Hillsboro, OR

2d•$86,271 - $104,817

About The Position

The Housing Development Coordinator supports the growth and development of the Department of Housing Services’ affordable housing and investment portfolios. The role identifies, analyzes, and develops properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and/or new construction, including investment properties that may involve equity, subordinated loans, tax exemptions, rental assistance, or other services from the Housing Authority of Washington County and/or the Department. The Coordinator supports multiple complex real estate transactions simultaneously, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships. The position involves a range of real estate transaction activities, including acquisition, due diligence, financing, transaction structuring, document review, predevelopment, permitting, construction, and operations planning. It also facilitates approvals and prepares funding requests and reports for boards, funders, and investors. The Department of Housing, including the Housing Authority of Washington County, provides rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming. The organization values access and inclusion, diverse perspectives, collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace. Washington County offers employee development and an award-winning benefits and wellness program.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a Health, Social Service, Business, or related field and three years of work experience in program administration, development, evaluation, and/or contract administration; or five years of experience in one or more of those areas.
Valid State of Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record under Washington County policy.
Must complete a criminal background check after an offer.
Experience with real estate and an interest in affordable housing real estate development, including tax credit financing for new construction and rehabilitation.
Project management skills and tools for managing a wide range of tasks and teams.
Attention to detail, ability to foster collaboration and conflict resolution, clear communication, and teamwork.
Experience or familiarity with state or federal affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Rural Development, and federal voucher programs, and/or State, Metro, and local programs such as LIFT, GHAP, and PSH.
Experience with complex real estate transactions or similar administration, including budget development, documentation, contract administration, asset management, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Background in Real Estate, Construction, Architecture, Property Management, Planning, Public Administration, Affordable Housing, or Community Development Finance.
Familiarity or experience with affordable housing programs including LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Rural Development, federal voucher programs, LIFT, GHAP, or PSH.

Responsibilities

Support the growth and development of affordable housing and investment portfolios.
Identify, analyze, and develop properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and/or new construction.
Support multiple complex real estate transactions, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships.
Support real estate transaction activities such as acquisition, due diligence, financing, transaction structuring, document review, predevelopment, permitting, construction, and operations planning.
Facilitate approvals and prepare funding requests and reports for boards, funders, and investors.