Housing Incentive Specialist (COM1)

Our agencys strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice which is reflected in how we design programs engage communities and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged bold thinking is welcomed and collaboration drives our impact.

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 supervisors 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.

Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of combined experience and/or education as described below:

Experience in community trade or economic development 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 a 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:
Bachelors 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.

Required Position Competencies:

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

• A complete and detailed online application.
• A cover letter (enter online).
• At least threeprofessional references(enter online).

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Work from Anywhere in Washington State
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days.

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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women racial and ethnic minorities persons of disability persons over 40 years of age veterans or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application testing or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: 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 as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.