Housing Development Coordinator

Washington County, Oregon•Hillsboro, OR

13h

About The Position

The Department of Housing Services is recruiting a Housing Development Coordinator to support the growth and development of the Department’s affordable housing and investment portfolios. The role identifies, analyzes, and develops properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and/or new construction. This may include investment properties where the Housing Authority of Washington County and/or the Department provides equity, subordinated loans, tax exemptions, rental assistance, or other services. The coordinator supports and manages multiple complex real estate transactions, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships. The work may involve acquisition, due diligence, financing, transaction structuring, document review, predevelopment, permitting, construction, and operations planning. The role 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, is responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming. It describes itself as a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, work-life balance, and supporting the community.

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 those areas.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record under Washington County policy.
Complete a criminal background check after an offer.
Experience with project management skills and tools across a wide range of tasks and teams.
Attention to detail and ability to foster collaboration and conflict resolution.
Clear communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Experience working with complex real estate transactions or similar administration, including budget development, documentation, contract administration, asset management, and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate and a strong interest in affordable housing real estate development, including tax credit financing for new construction and rehabilitation.
Familiarity or experience with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Rural Development, federal voucher programs, LIFT, GHAP, and PSH.
Background in real estate, construction, architecture, property management, planning, public administration, affordable housing, or community development finance.

Responsibilities

Support the growth and development of the Department’s affordable housing and investment portfolios.
Identify, analyze, and develop properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and/or new construction.
Support and manage multiple complex real estate transactions, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships.
Work across 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.