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King County

Senior Housing Planner (PPM III) SDA

King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. King County's

Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS)

provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Housing and Community Development (HCD) Division is recruiting among HCD staff for a special duty assignment or term limited temporary Senior Housing Planner. They will temporarily lead the King County Affordable Housing Committee’s (AHC) review of all King County jurisdictions’ draft comprehensive plans for alignment with the King County Countywide Planning Policies (CPPs) Housing Chapter. HCD is looking for an individual with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for advancing housing affordability solutions. The ideal candidate will also have experience working on local affordable housing planning and policy development. To succeed in this role, this position must be able to take direction from and collaborate with people working within and outside DCHS and provide the necessary technical support to the AHC. This position will be filled as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) that is expected to last three months and start on January 11, 2025. WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all King County’s Housing and Community Development Division (HCD) career service employees who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will occur on or around December 16, 2024. A completed King County application is required. APPLICATION PROCESS If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy: NeoGov Job Application

(The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) Supplemental Questions

(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process) Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:

This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position anticipated to end 3 months after start date, but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. This position is represented by Protec17. TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:

The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. RECRUITER:

Greg Mallory,

grmallory@kingcounty.gov RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead and coordinate review of King County jurisdictions’ housing-related elements of draft comprehensive plans for alignment with the King County CPP Housing Chapter. Provide strategic education, technical assistance, insights, and observations to local jurisdictions on the new CPP Housing Chapter policy requirements. Assign and coordinate work done by team members supporting plan review team. Apply an equity and social justice mindset to all aspects of the work. Serve on interjurisdictional committees and other staff work groups. Maintain and communicate about resources that aid local planners in preparing draft comprehensive plans. Draft comment letters regarding assigned draft jurisdictional comprehensive plans. Conduct research and analysis to deepen the AHC and local planners’ understanding of effective and equitable planning strategies. Collaborate with teammates to develop reports, presentations, and educational material. Lead or support other Planning, Policy, and Special Projects team efforts. Apply project management skills to successfully deliver products and services. Represent the comprehensive plan review program at external meetings. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, urban planning, public administration or related field and at least three years of experience working in affordable housing, housing policy, local or regional housing planning, land use planning, or similar experience. A demonstrated ability to build consensus and facilitate collaboration among community members, policymakers, or other external stakeholders. Experience with effectively managing highly complex and political policy or planning projects. Knowledge of housing policy or land use planning practices. Knowledge of the history and legacy of racially exclusive and discriminatory land use and housing practices in the United States. Experience developing or reviewing housing-related policies, plans, or legislation. Demonstrated facilitation and negotiation skills. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience applying equity and social justice principles. An interest in leveraging public policy and programs to empower historically underserved communities. Can work independently and as part of a diverse team. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research methods. DESIRED EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS: Knowledge of the history of racially exclusive and discriminatory land use and housing practices in King County. Experience working with communities disproportionately impacted by housing disparities. Familiarity with King County-specific affordable housing issues. Experience with informing the development of comprehensive plans in Washington State. Experience working for a local government/public agency. Experience developing and/or implementing housing or land use plans, policies, and/or actions. Experience in providing technical assistance to community members or organizations. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

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