The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including Black Indigenous and People of Color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with lived experiences.
Are you a skilled project manager with a passion for ensuring equitable affordable housing throughout the County Do you have experience with affordable housing capital community development or real estate transactions Can you move quickly between big picture vision and project-level details Do you thrive collaborating with partners to ensure project success If so King Countys Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is looking for you!
The Housing Capital Investments Program within DCHSs Housing and Community Development Division works with housing providers that have received King County affordable housing capital investments to ensure the ongoing success of their projects. These projects include Permanent Supportive Housing Rent and Income Restricted Housing Homeless Housing and various special-purpose projects.
The Housing and Community Development (HCD) of DCHS is seeking a skilled asset/project manager who has affordable housing community development property management or real estate experience who has supported housing providers to ensure equitable development that delivers housing for historically marginalized communities. The ideal candidate will understand the practical requirements of operating multifamily housing including daily operations maintenance budgeting financial analysis and regulatory compliance. The position will be responsible for monitoring housing provider organizations and specific projects for contract performance and compliance with federal state and local funding requirements. Duties include performing on-site physical inspections of housing projects in-depth file reviews verifying resident income qualifications reviewing operating statements and capital needs assessments monitoring performance metrics performing work-out requests and writing staff recommendations specific to properties within the Housing Capital Investments portfolio.
WHO MAY APPLY:This position is open to all qualified candidates who meet the minimum for this selection process will take place on or around 1/20/2026.The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with lived experiences of housing instability.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
WORK SCHEDULE/CONDITIONS:This is a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) or Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position anticipated to end 24 months from the start date but subject to change dependent on operational need. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 position meetsthe provisions of the Fair Labor StandardsActandis overtime eligible with supervisory pre-approval. This position is represented by Protec17.
MISSION CRITICAL POSITION STATUS: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. For more detailed information please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and theKing County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT:DCHS works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building at 401 Fifth Avenue Seattle WA 98104.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Desired Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
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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.
Required Experience:
Manager