Housing Programs Administrative Specialist
Housing Programs Administrative Specialist
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Position Description
Seattles Office of Housing (OH) works to build strong healthy communities and increase opportunities for all people to live in a community of their choice in a home they can afford.OHmanages investments in affordable housing and programs to fund the preservation and production of affordable homes in Seattle. We oversee compliance on the homes we invest in to ensure that residents live in safety and care. Weestablishlong-term strategic plans develop and implement policy-based tools and address housing-related aspects of citywide land use and community development planning. We also provide home repair and weatherization programs for lower-income residents.
The purpose of this role is to support OH workgroups that includesCapital Investments Asset ManagementHome Ownership and Weatherizationtoaddress the significant increase in the volume and complexity of administrative work across OH programsincluding special projects and administrative tasks during peak workloads throughout the year. This position will alsoassistin updating and streamlining office-wide systems and processes.
Job Responsibilities
Your top 3 priorities in this role will be:
Provideoffice-wideadministrativesupportbased onworkgroupsneeds and projects.
Support annual contracts/amendments procedures building inspectionsdocument and report preparation annual report data collection Notice of Funding Availability process and annual review preparation andfollow-ups.
Provide general administrativesupport for OHworkgroups.
You will be most successful in this role if youpossessa combination of the following:
Skills in:
Microsoft WordExceland Outlook.
Verbal andwrittencommunication.
Excellent interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with members of the Department at all levels as well as other City entities.
Using databases
The ability to:
Demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic
Work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Multitask and be flexible as well as adapt to changing work priorities.
Qualifications
In addition to the qualities mentioned above you will need topossessthe belowqualifications (or a combination of education training or experience which provides an equivalent backgroundto perform the work of the class):
Two years of clerical support experience
OR
AnAssociate Degree
One year of clerical support experience
Additional Information
This civil-service position is eligible for overtime and is classified as anAdministrative Specialist II-BU.The full pay range for this step-progression position is $35.61 to $39.87per hour. New employees begin at Step 1 of the pay progression which is $35.61hourly.CurrentCity employees starting rate of pay will be based on Personnel Rulesregardingpromotions.
This position offersthe flexibilityof a hybrid work schedule. Employees are expected to be in-office2-3 days per week. Individual schedules will be based onagreementbetween the employee and their supervisor and are subject to change.
Firstroundinterviews for this position are tentatively scheduled forthe week of August 25 2025. Second round interviews are scheduledfor the week of September 8 2025. We are hoping to have someone start in this role on WednesdayOctober 8 2025.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodation toparticipatein the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contactSandra Wongat@to request accommodation.
Applicants must successfully pass a background check which will be conductedin accordance withSeattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.
Individuals selected to fill this position may be eligible to receive Language Premium Pay (SMC 4.20.360) which provides a $200.00 monthly stipend to qualified bilingual employees who are properly evaluated and assigned to provide direct communication in-language interpretation or translation services to the public on behalf of the City of Seattle.
TheCity of Seattlerecognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior our personal commitments and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture we seek employees who will engage in theRace and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures unlearn the way things have always been done and provideequitableprocesses and services.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: PROCESS:
Pleasesubmityour application at laterthan4:00pm Pacific Time on Tuesday August 5 2025.To be considered for this position in addition to completing your application fully please attach:
A PDF of your currentresume whichillustrates your related skills experience and abilities
Cover Letter explaining your interest in this opportunity with the Office of Housing and capability to perform in this role
The fields of housing development and lending have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes including Black Indigenous People of Color Immigrants Refugees People with Disabilities and LGBTQ people. We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.
This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The Office of Housing values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation medical condition or pregnancy. The Office of Housing encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experiences. If you have questions please contactSandra Wongat.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
