Housing Policy Supervisor (Planner 4)

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is primarily remote, with the option to work in the office. Attendance at required in-person meetings and occasional travel to various work sites, businesses, and meeting locations is also expected. In this role with the Long Range Planning Division, you will lead a housing planning team on priority housing efforts, which requires you to provide both subject matter expertise in housing planning and policy and strong program leadership to guide complex, multi-disciplinary projects that involve coordination across divisions, County departments, external agencies, and community and development partners. The Housing Policy Supervisor serves as Pierce County's lead housing strategist and will be responsible for considering policy across the entire continuum of housing. You will be responsible for advancing housing production, affordability, attainability, preservation, and regulatory reform through policy development, incentive programs, intergovernmental coordination, and strategic partnerships with a focus on market-based and innovative solutions. You will provide leadership on housing policy, development process improvements, housing market analysis, developer engagement, and implementation of countywide housing initiatives to support the County's long-term housing and community development objectives. The position will also oversee the County's Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, including program administration, compliance monitoring, performance reporting, policy evaluation, and expansion opportunities. While not responsible for the County’s federal grant program and administration, they will work closely on barrier removal and innovation to help enhance and leverage County investments. Additionally, you will be responsible for: The housing component of the Comprehensive Plan and future updates Housing components of community plans, initially in Parkland and South Hill Developing materials and providing support for non-profit and for-profit affordable housing development that is not subsidized Developing and providing technical assistance for small and early-career developers creating “missing middle” attainable and affordable housing (both rental and homeownership opportunities) Tracking housing production across County subareas, housing types, and by income brackets. (How many, where, what kind, and for whom?) Leading inventory of developable lands and widely disseminating information to developers Regularly convening developers to promote housing production, assemblage, and incentives as well as to understand their barriers and needs Cross-department and County coordination and partnerships, especially with Human Services and Economic Development process improvements.

Requirements

Four years local, county, or state planning experience
One year of lead worker and/or supervisory experience
Bachelor's degree in planning or related field
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

A Masters' Degree is preferred
Experience administering or managing grants, contracts, or externally funded programs is desirable
Direct experience developing housing and housing policy
AICP Certification or the ability to obtain it within a year

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate work assignments for an assigned work unit to assure adherence to prescribed time lines and compliance with departmental procedures.
Provide leadership and project management over larger and more significant projects and programs.
Coordinate work with others across departments and organizations on the development of various plans.
Oversee the professional development of employees and provide guidance and technical expertise, and training to staff.
Provide guidance and oversight of research and analysis for various statistical and/or technical data to apply to a wide range of planning functions.