DefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $29.32 - $33.33 per hour, DOE.
The Board of County Commissioners is seeking a
HOUSING SPECIALIST to join their team. This position performs work for Community and Economic Development (CED) to define, develop, and implement housing programs and policies that increase housing supply and options affordable to all Missoula County residents.
Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until
5:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply: - Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
- Please include with a complete application the following attachments: College transcripts (unofficial copies accepted), a letter of interest, and a resume.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of WorkProvides countywide leadership and serves as subject matter expert on policy, regulatory, and financial tools to help address housing affordability needs throughout the county. Collaborates across county departments, jurisdictions, public and private development organizations, and the public to align and integrate housing initiatives, policies and programs with border community development goals. Develops, administers, and implements housing initiatives, policies, and programs for Missoula County, including but not limited to the Housing Innovation Fund and the development of a land banking program. Conducts research and evaluates data to understand the local housing market, demographic trends, and affordability challenges to identify gaps in housing supply and demand. Collaborates with stakeholders, the real estate community, key city and county staff, nongovernmental organizations, and state and federal agencies to design and administer Missoula County’s housing initiatives, policies, and programs. Leads the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of housing initiatives. Develops timelines, milestones, and action plans to guide program implementation. Represents Missoula County as an active member of Montana’s community of non-profit and for-profit affordable housing providers. Builds and maintains relationships with affordable housing providers across all sectors throughout the state. Collaborates with affordable housing providers to ensure the success of their programs and projects throughout Missoula County. Tracks and responds to housing legislation at the state and federal levels. Provides analysis and evaluation of private development housing proposals requesting Tax Increment Financing. Advises on updates to land use planning, development regulations, and infrastructure planning and development to support a wide range of housing options. Oversees consultant teams, prepares contracts, and prepares and reviews requests for proposals. Directs research to identify relevant grant opportunities. Oversees the review, preparation, and implementation of grant applications and grant awards related to affordable housing. May administer complex and large-scale grants received by the local government, including budgeting, fund dispersal, accounting, reporting, monitoring, and compliance. Performs related work as required or directed.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a bachelor's degree. Degrees best suited for this position include public administration, planning, urban studies, or a closely related field. Master’s degree desired.
- Requires five years of progressive experience with program development, project management, and affordable housing issues.
- Experience with community planning efforts, housing development, public policy, grant acquisition and administration are desired.
Physical/Environmental DemandsThe work is primarily performed in an office setting. Requires occasional light lifting (up to 20 lbs). Requires occasional travel to rural locations and walking over rough, uneven terrain. Requires occasional out-of-town travel to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops before and after normal work hours.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Closing Date/Time: 8/16/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
