Housing Specialist

Full-time

Description

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well-being of the Countys citizens natural environment and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the regions unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three member Board of County Commissioners serving four-year overlapping terms.

Perks of the Gunnison Valley

The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor summer explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain winter alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails too. Youll find great restaurants shopping arts and events in the valleys unique mountain towns For more information on what the valley offers visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

Benefits

Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent

Medical Dental and Vision coverage

Vacation Leave : based on years of service starting at 8 hours / month

Sick Leave : 8 hours for each month of service

Dependent Care FSA

FSA and HSA

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance 1x Annual Salary

Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership

Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance including spouse and children

Employee Assistance Program

Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match

Discounted Pet Insurance and Gym Memberships

Job Summary

Gunnison County Housing Authority is focused on building and owning rental housing with the objective of holding these units in perpetuity and maintaining cost affordability. When there is excess rent revenue after management maintenance and funding replacement reserves the County Housing Authority will use the revenue to reinvest to achieve the Boards strategic goals for housing and other community needs. The Gunnison County Housing Authority will be adding standing up a public-facing operational organization in 2026 including staffing to expand our ability achieve the BOCCs strategic objectives for housing and other community needs.

The Gunnison County Housing Authority is seeking a dynamic Housing Specialist that will provide leadership direction and administrative oversight to the GCHAs Housing Programs. They will perform a wide variety of tasks directly related to partner and public engagement program & policy development and education and oversight of affordable housing programs. This position is characterized by a high degree of initiative responsibility integrity accountability and ability to work congenially with various individuals and government entities.

Pay Rate

The hourly range is from $32.06 to $33.75 depending on experience plus full benefits.

• The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.

View the full job description here.

Hiring Manager

Melissa Lamonica

Anticipated Job Posting Close Date

Open until filled.

Requirements

Qualifications / Education

The ideal candidate has previous experience in Non-Profit or Governmental Human Services organizations and has a passion to serve the community. Additional skills and experience that will serve the ideal candidate well :

Bachelors Degree Required

5 years work experience in collaborative team environment

Previous Program Management experience preferred

Organization and thorough attention to detail required

Experience and competency in interpreting legal documents and contracts preferred

Minimum 2 years of previous customer or community service experience preferred

Ability to respond diplomatically and diffuse intense customer interactions required

Proven ability to establish document and follow process

Ability to identify and assess risk and respond accordingly knowing when to seek assistance

Affordable housing human services or compliance experience a plus

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Arabic Speaking,Marketing & Promotions,Access Control System,Apache Tomcat,BI,Back Office

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 32 - 33