Washington County, OR

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Salary : $112,984.44 - $137,276.16 Annually Location : Hillsboro, OR Job Type: Full Time Regular Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 25/26-302-HOUS-031 Department: Housing Services Division: Housing Services Opening Date: 11/29/2025 Closing Date: 12/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt THE POSITION The Department of Housing Services is currently looking for a seasoned Development Manager to serve the mission of creating pathways out of homelessness, promoting housing stability, and investing in affordable communities for Washington County and our residents. The Development Manager will support the growth and development of the Departments' affordable housing and investment portfolios. The role will identify, analyze, and develop properties for acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation and/or new construction, including investment properties where the Housing Authority of Washington County and/or the Department may provide equity, subordinated loans, tax exemptions, rental assistance and/or other services. The position must be able to manage multiple complex real estate transactions, including low-income housing tax credit partnerships, at any time. Additionally, the incumbent must have experience with all aspects of the real estate development including but not limited to acquisition, due diligence, financing, transaction structuring, documentation, predevelopment, permitting and construction, and operations planning, as well as facilitating approvals by and preparing reports for boards, funders, and investors. The position has the potential to work a hybrid schedule based on department need. The Department of Housing (including the Housing Authority of Washington County) is an innovative organization responsible for rent assistance, affordable housing development, and homeless services programming across our community. We are a dynamic team that highly values a culture of access and inclusion, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. We embrace collaboration, work-life balance, and a supportive workplace environment, and are passionate about the work we do to serve and support our diverse community. For more information, please The ideal candidate is a(n): • strategic thinker wtih extensive experience in affordable housing real estate development, including tax credit financing for new construction and rehabs. • exceptional project manager with skills across a wide range of tasks and teams. • experienced implementer with strong management/supervision skills, as well excellent negotiations and conflict resolution skills. • clear communicator and team player. • experienced administrator of federal programs for affordable housing such as LIHTC, HOME, CDBG, Rural Development, and federal voucher programs, and/or with State, Metro and local programs such as LIFT, GHAP, PSH, etc. • connector who can bring resources from public and private organizations to fund the development/rehabilitation of housing for multifamily rental housing and public housing programs. • financially savvy administrator, able to close complex affordable housing transactions, along with budget development, documentation, contract administration, asset management and tax credit compliance. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Development Manager is a worker title. For a full listing of job duties and knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, please follow this link: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Bachelor's Degree in project management, business administration, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, and five (5) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff;OR • Associate's Degree in project management, business administration, public administration, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field, and seven (7) years of responsible project or construction management or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff;OR • A combination of college-level coursework and experience equivalent to nine (9) years total of responsible construction or project management experience or closely related capital project management experience, which includes two (2) years of experience supervising other professional-level staff. Additional Requirements: • Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County Standards. • Must pass Washington County Sheriff's Office criminal background check and maintain access rights to all jail facilities and other departments' secure facilities. 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 Our commitment to you: Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community. Selection Process: 1. Apply today! In lieu of 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. 2. Minimum Qualifications (MQ) Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. The timeframe to review will be the week of December 21, 2025. 3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Your responses may be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). This process will begin the week of December 28, 2025 and may take up to 2 weeks. 4. Panel Interviews: Generally, the top 6 - 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. 5. Conditional Offer: The top candidate will be required to successfully clear a third-party background check and driving check as pre-employment conditions. 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 be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail at: Careers@washingtoncountyor.govat least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via e-mail. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of e-mail notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Gregory Garabedian, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Gregory_Garabedian@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: • New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visithttps://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguidefor a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. • For technical support, contact Government Job's Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. 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. For more information on the MAPPS policy, please review the specific document using this link: This position is not represented under a collective bargaining agreement. Regular and limited duration full-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits beginning on the first of the month following employment. Part-time regular, variable hour, and temporary positions are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program! Washington County values your dedication to lead the future of our community through public service. Our total compensation package, which is comprised of more than just your annual salary, was built to show our commitment to the physical and financial health and wellbeing of you and your family. Your total compensation package includes a comprehensive benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage at up to 95% employer paid! Other benefits you'll enjoy as part of your total compensation package include: • Paid Time Off - 11 paid holidays including one floating holiday, 12 vacation days for new employees (accrual rates increase based on length of service), AND up to 96 hours of sick leave per year (unused sick leave accumulates from year to year without limit to provide pay and security if needed). • Wellness Program - Washington County has been named one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers by the Portland Business Journal for the past 7 years. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to make your health and wellbeing a priority by providing resources and support to help you and your family live and work well. Resources include smoking cessation, weight management, and stress management classes (online or telephonic with a personal health coach); discounts on gym memberships, fitness activities, and sports tickets; and Health & Wellness events and onsite flu shot clinics. • Alternative Care Coverage • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Life and Disability Insurance (both County-provided and voluntary) • Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) - 6% PERS Pick-up (May not apply to all collective bargaining units. For union represented positions, refer to applicable collective bargaining agreement) • 457b Deferred Compensation Plan • Emergency Travel Assistance • Bike lockers and repair stations • Oregon College Savings Plan To learn more about our Benefits and Wellness program and view our current benefits guide, plan summaries, and premium rates, click here Already have medical, dental, and vision coverage? No problem! Full-time employees who choose to waive medical, dental, and vision coverage will receive a $125 monthly contribution into a tax-free Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) VEBA account, which can be used to reimburse you for qualified out-of-pocket medical care costs, such as copays, deductibles, and prescription drugs. HRA accounts offer many benefits including significant tax savings, and no annual "use it or lose it" requirement. Proof of other creditable coverage is required. 01 SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT REVIEW: The following supplemental questionnaire will be used to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in this position. Your responses to the questions will be evaluated and scored by a panel of subject matter experts. Your total score for this examination will affect your placement on the eligible list (a list of candidates eligible for interviews). The higher the score, which includes any applicable veterans' preference points, the higher the ranking on the eligible list. Generally, top 6 - 8 candidates are referred for each vacancy starting with the top ranked candidates. We want to hear your authentic voice and original answers. Plagiarism in any form may result in lower scores and/or candidate removal from a recruitment. The County defines plagiarism as presenting the work of others as your own. Examples include copying work, using AI-generated text, and receiving assistance from others. Instructions & Helpful Tips • Answer each question carefully and accurately in the space provided. Unless otherwise instructed, ONLY the answers included in the space provided will be considered. • Make sure your responses are clear, concise, and complete. Your responses should also reflect what is documented in the education and work experience sections of your employment application. • If a question consists of multiple parts, answer each part separately. • Provide examples! Examples should be relevant to this position and question, and can be from your formal education, work experience (paid, internship, volun...