[Hiring] Housing Incentive Specialist @State of Washington

Role Description

This position performs a variety of professional-level program and research work for the Housing Section of the Growth Management Services unit in the Local Government Division. This position is responsible for managing data from various housing-related programs. This is a part-time, non-permanent position that is expected to conclude on May 30, 2027.

Duties

• Housing Program Data Management:
  • Collects and prepares historical affordable housing data collected from local governments to internal or external stakeholders for supervisor review and entry into Tracking Housing Affordability Database (THAD).
  • Reports to supervisor any limitations or errors in Tracking Housing Affordability Database (THAD) that may prevent collection of effective standardized data into the system.
  • Assists supervisor by reporting any conflicting or incomplete information within historical data.
• Research and Analysis of Housing Performance:
  • In coordination with supervisor, assists with gathering background materials on housing-related topics including, but not limited to housing incentives, housing programs, the housing accelerator framework and housing department task force. Provides support to supervisor in reviewing contractor documentation.
  • Prepares draft summaries of housing data and potential policies for supervisor’s review.
  • Collects data as directed for tracking Growth Management Act performance used by supervisor.
  • In coordination with supervisor, reports any conflicting information on analytical assumptions within datasets.
  • Assists with organizing housing planning materials for supervisor review.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:
• Experience in community, trade, or economic development in one or more of the following areas or work related to the position:
• Interpreting the technical and political implications of legislation.
• Writing concisely, clearly, accurately, objectively, and with appropriate analytical rigor about policy issues that may be technically complex and politically controversial.
• Interacting effectively with colleagues, clients, stakeholders, and governmental officials.
• Functioning effectively in an environment dominated by tight, competing, and often fluid deadlines.
• Education involves public administration, political science, urban or regional planning, environmental studies or related field. Qualifying education post High School or equivalent may be substituted year for year for experience.
• Examples of how to qualify:
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience and one year of education
• 2 years of experience and two years of education
• 1 year of experience and three years of education
• Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, political science, environmental studies, or related field.
• Working knowledge of structure of local governments (cities, counties, and special districts).
• Familiarity with the policy issues connected to housing in Washington state.

Requirements

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office suite products including Teams, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data in spreadsheets and databases with graphical user interfaces.
• Ability to interact effectively with section staff, clients, stakeholders, and government officials.
• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance benefits.
• Retirement and deferred compensation plans.
• 11 paid holidays each year.
• 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment).
• 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full-time employed).
• Bereavement leave.
• An employee assistance program.
• Other benefits.