Housing Director

City of Olympia

Olympia, WA, US
Base: $132,187 - $198,281; bonus/equity: not speci...
Housing and homeless response program management
Municipal organization and management principles
Federal state local housing law knowledge
The Housing Director plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the Housing Division including affordable housing development and encampment management

Job Summary

  • The Housing Director plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the Housing Division including affordable housing development and encampment management.
  • This role requires advanced knowledge of municipal laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to housing and homeless response services.
  • The ideal candidate will foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion while managing potentially confrontational situations regarding controversial policies.

Matching Summary

The Housing Director plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of the Housing Division including affordable housing development and encampment management.

Salary

Base: $132,187 - $198,281; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Housing and homeless response program management
  • Municipal organization and management principles
  • Federal state local housing law knowledge
  • Departmental budget development and administration
  • Staff selection motivation and evaluation
  • Complex negotiation with competing interests

Nice-to-have

  • Trauma-informed value-based approach support
  • Diversity equity and inclusion culture creation
  • Collaborative relationship building with tribes
  • Strategic planning for housing gaps
  • Effective communication strategies development

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma plus 12 years experience OR Master's degree plus 6 years
  • At least 3 years supervisory experience in housing or homeless response
  • Valid Washington State driver's license may be required

Work Rights

Not specified

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