Development Manager

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 click here.

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 : Senior Capital Improvements Project Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Additional Requirements :

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.gov at 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

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