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Director Of Housing Services

Company

Washington County, OR
Address , Hillsboro, 97124, Or
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $163,483 - $208,649 a year
Expires 2023-07-27
Posted at 11 months ago
Job Description
THE POSITION


Washington County, Oregon is seeking their next Director of Housing Services to lead the important mission of providing a continuum of affordable housing options that promote community strength. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, mission-driven leader with an equity mindset who is committed to engaging staff and community partners at all levels of the organization.

Reporting to the Assistant County Administrator, the Director of Housing Services plans, directs, and reviews the activities and operations of the Department. This unique role also acts as the Executive Director of the Housing Authority of Washington County. Duties include oversight and management of administrative services, United States (US) Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance programs, and HUD Continuum of Care homeless programs, as well as two regional voter-approved measures. This important work will be supported by several divisions with a staff of 105 (and growing) and a budget of $151.3 million.

This position will help champion our “One Washington County” vision, which serves as a unifying force across departments and divisions, focusing on building a leading-edge organization that can better serve the community now and Design the Future of Washington County in the years ahead.

About YOU!
The ideal candidate for this position is a people-centric leader with exceptional communication skills, future-focused, and strategic. They are also passionate and dedicated to leading a trauma-informed organization with a strong racial equity lens.

Other key skills and traits include:
  • Understanding employee motivations and aspirations to build effective teams and align strengths to departmental outcomes.
  • Being a people-centric leader that values clear communication, open dialog, and can juggle priorities in and outside the organization.
  • Familiarity with the work of public housing authorities, State housing agencies and/or homeless service programs; and experience presenting reports, presentations and knowledgeable advice and opinions to industry and oversight groups, such as the Board of Commissioners and/or Housing Authority Board of Directors.
  • Having experience in operationalizing equity and racial justice, as well as an understanding of how trauma impacts traditionally underserved individuals and communities and how this should influence the design and delivery of programs and services.
  • Supporting teams with creative solutions, insightful change management tactics, and tough decisions to address the biggest needs across the Housing department.
  • Experience managing a multi-million dollar agency budget, including creating a forward-focused vision that ensures the Department is stable and secure, participating in the development and administration of budgeting and expenditures, and maintaining awareness of State or Federal actions that may present opportunities or barriers.

How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit a completed Washington County employment application with a cover letter and a resume attached to be considered.
Your cover letter must include the following information:
  • Provide an overview of your qualifications, including any relevant experience, education, training, and skills.
Please note: Your resume will not substitute the requirement to fully complete the official application including education and work experience sections to be considered for this position. The application and submitted materials will be used to establish the starting salary for this position in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

The Department
The Washington County Department of Housing Services was formed in 1992 to administer housing activities and programs for the County and the Housing Authority. The department offers rental assistance to low-income households through various federally funded programs, creates affordable housing opportunities in the community for low- and moderate-income households through a combination of creative financing and partnerships with public and private entities and administers programs to address homelessness.

The work of Washington County Department of Housing Services is unique and exciting in many ways, including:
  • In 2021, Washington County was awarded MTW status, a designation given to less than 5% of housing authorities across the country. MTW allows the housing authority to create flexible and distinctive programs and policies that are best-designed to fit our community.
  • We administer the Washington County portion of the Metro Affordable Housing Bond, a groundbreaking regional measure approved by the voters in 2018. The Metro Bond brought over $100 million dollars in new funding to increase affordable housing development.
  • The Supportive Housing Services measure funds up to $250 million dollars to the region annually and around $70 million to Washington County. This innovative funding is enabling Washington County to make advanced strides in addressing homelessness in our community.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

For a full listing of job duties, please follow the link to our job classification: Director of Housing Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, urban or regional development, or a closely related field; AND six (6) or more years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a housing authority or social service agency that encompasses personnel, fiscal, and program management. At least four (4) years of experience must be in supervising and leading a professional staff. OR
  • Ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a housing authority or social service agency that encompasses personnel, fiscal, and program management with at least (4) four years of which were in supervising and leading a professional staff.


Certification in public housing experience through National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) or Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA) is a preferred requirement and may substitute for one year of experience.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS
  • Must successfully complete basic incident command system courses and participate in emergency response training as requested.
  • Must have the ability to arrange for timely transportation in order to attend required appointments and meetings at off-site locations.
  • Must be able to respond to emergencies or exercises at any time, except while on scheduled vacation or other approved leave. In addition, leaves may be canceled during emergencies.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Location: Hybrid telework available with office located in Hillsboro, OR. Expectation to be at the office at least several days a week or as needed to facilitate work. Some regional and national travel.

Benefits and Wellness: Car allowance, participation in Oregon PERS, and other generous benefits led Portland Business Journal to recognize Washington County with a Healthiest Employers for 2022: https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/benefits
Comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid. Other benefits of your total compensation package include:
  • Alternative Care Coverage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
  • Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary)
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's)
  • Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)


Washington County
Washington County is one of 36 counties in the state of Oregon and part of the Portland metropolitan area. The 2020 census recorded the population as 600,372, making it the second most populous county in the state. Washington County boasts suburban amenities, rural areas, and abundant farmland. One of the most diverse counties in Oregon, the County is known for its beautiful scenery, good schools, ample recreation and is home to large employers such as Nike and Intel. Cities within the County include Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Forest Grove, Cornelius, and more.

For more information on Washington County and its cities, visit: https://tualatinvalley.org/cities-towns/

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. We value a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Steps of the process:
  • MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes.
  • Panel Interview(s): The top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. A further resume/cover letter screening step may be conducted prior to the interview depending on the volume of the applications received.
  • Apply today! In addition to a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law.


Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points .
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Additional Resources
  • Questions about this recruitment? Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [email protected]


Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.