King County
Housing Policy Analyst (PPM II)
King County, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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 Division
(HCD) has a Career Service opening for a
Housing Policy Analyst, Project/Program Manager II
to join the Planning, Policy, and Special Projects team. This position will work on major plans, projects, and programs such as the comprehensive plan, the Skyway-West Hill Anti-displacement strategies implementation, preparing ordinances and transmittals to the King County Council, federal grants planning and reporting, and community engagement to support this and other work.HCD is looking for a reliable individual with strong writing skills and a passion for advancing housing affordability solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience working on local affordable housing policy development. To succeed in this role, one must be able to take direction from and collaborate with people working as teams on policies, plans, and special projects.SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES
To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:Apply an equity and social justice mindset to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members, other Division and DCHS staff, and internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate with teammates to develop reports, presentations, and briefing memos. This includes transmittals to the King County Council.Work with community members, community-based organizations, and perform other community engagement activities.Support other teams’ efforts to leverage planning and policies to address racial disparities and inequities in housing access.Draft housing-related ordinances, regulations, and other policy documents.Apply project management skills to successfully deliver products and services.Lead and support special project assignments.Other duties as assigned, such as supporting community-based organizations through contracting.WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:
A bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, urban planning, public administration or related field and at least two (2) years of experience working or supporting research in housing policy, local or regional housing planning, land use planning, or similar experience.
Additional housing or planning-related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.Knowledge of the
history and legacy of racially exclusive and discriminatory land use and housing practices
in the United States.Good communication skills , both written and verbal, for different audiences and communication needs, including the ability to work with people of various cultural backgrounds, and communicate complex policy topics to a general audience.Are
highly organized
with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a
fast-paced dynamic environment , work on several tasks simultaneously, organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs, and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to research best practices; gather
qualitative and quantitative data ; and
analyze, synthesize, and draft reports
summarizing findings.Demonstrated experience applying
equity and social justice principles and practices .An interest in
leveraging public policy and programs
to empower historically underserved communities.Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.Are proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research methods.Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with communities disproportionately impacted by housing disparities.Familiarity with King County-specific affordable housing issues.Experience either working for a local government/public agency or an organization that works on land use and/or affordable housing planning or public policy issues, particularly within the Puget Sound region.Experience developing and/or implementing housing or land use plans, policies, and/or actions.Experience in providing technical assistance to community members, community organizations, jurisdictions, or other external stakeholders.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23).Classification: Project/Program Manager IIWHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 9, 2024. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep,
phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov .Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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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 Division
(HCD) has a Career Service opening for a
Housing Policy Analyst, Project/Program Manager II
to join the Planning, Policy, and Special Projects team. This position will work on major plans, projects, and programs such as the comprehensive plan, the Skyway-West Hill Anti-displacement strategies implementation, preparing ordinances and transmittals to the King County Council, federal grants planning and reporting, and community engagement to support this and other work.HCD is looking for a reliable individual with strong writing skills and a passion for advancing housing affordability solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience working on local affordable housing policy development. To succeed in this role, one must be able to take direction from and collaborate with people working as teams on policies, plans, and special projects.SCOPE OF JOB DUTIES
To be considered minimally qualified, applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to:Apply an equity and social justice mindset to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members, other Division and DCHS staff, and internal and external stakeholders.Collaborate with teammates to develop reports, presentations, and briefing memos. This includes transmittals to the King County Council.Work with community members, community-based organizations, and perform other community engagement activities.Support other teams’ efforts to leverage planning and policies to address racial disparities and inequities in housing access.Draft housing-related ordinances, regulations, and other policy documents.Apply project management skills to successfully deliver products and services.Lead and support special project assignments.Other duties as assigned, such as supporting community-based organizations through contracting.WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:
A bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, urban planning, public administration or related field and at least two (2) years of experience working or supporting research in housing policy, local or regional housing planning, land use planning, or similar experience.
Additional housing or planning-related experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.Knowledge of the
history and legacy of racially exclusive and discriminatory land use and housing practices
in the United States.Good communication skills , both written and verbal, for different audiences and communication needs, including the ability to work with people of various cultural backgrounds, and communicate complex policy topics to a general audience.Are
highly organized
with a demonstrated ability to succeed in a
fast-paced dynamic environment , work on several tasks simultaneously, organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs, and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to research best practices; gather
qualitative and quantitative data ; and
analyze, synthesize, and draft reports
summarizing findings.Demonstrated experience applying
equity and social justice principles and practices .An interest in
leveraging public policy and programs
to empower historically underserved communities.Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team.Are proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web-based research methods.Desired Qualifications:
Experience working with communities disproportionately impacted by housing disparities.Familiarity with King County-specific affordable housing issues.Experience either working for a local government/public agency or an organization that works on land use and/or affordable housing planning or public policy issues, particularly within the Puget Sound region.Experience developing and/or implementing housing or land use plans, policies, and/or actions.Experience in providing technical assistance to community members, community organizations, jurisdictions, or other external stakeholders.ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position meets the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval.This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C23).Classification: Project/Program Manager IIWHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around October 9, 2024. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, “see my resume” are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep,
phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov .Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our
"True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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