Social Service Program Specialist 3 - Property Acquisition

Description

Special Note: This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon job performance/evaluation, continued funding of the program, and other appropriate County procedures.

The applicant filling this hybrid position will need to work in the office at least two day per week based on business needs.

About the Human Services Department:

Pierce County Human Services is the community and human services arm of the Pierce County government. It is the largest contributor to Pierce County's safety net, providing services and funding to nearly 170 agencies and governmental jurisdictions. The department collaborates with its community partners, including other public and non-profit funders and service providers, to understand current and emerging community and human service needs. The department strives to create and invest in a comprehensive and integrated regional services system.

Why It's a Great Department:

The Human Services Department has strong, committed, and passionate leadership. Human Services employees are engaged and caring individuals. We foster collaboration among teams, divisions, departments, and external partners. The County supports modernized communication through social media, newsletters, and other tools, and encourages community input through advisory boards and community needs assessments.

Your Future in this Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of local efforts to address affordable housing. In this role you will have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives, have an impact on the communities we serve and make a positive contribution to Pierce County. You will be part of a team of highly motivated, compassionate, and engaged employees working together to support a livable Pierce County.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop program plans for the acquisition of privately and publicly owned properties for the development of affordable housing. This includes but is not limited to developing an inventory of properties, developing target production goals, identifying specific geographic areas of focus for development, identifying outside resources, and identifying target populations with the greatest need for affordable housing.

• Represent the Department at local Council meetings, Pierce County Council Meetings, Pierce County Community Development Corporation (PC-CDC) Board meetings, and/or other community meetings as needed. This includes public presentations to stakeholders, citizen groups, the public, leadership, Council's, and elected officials.

• Identify public properties and available privately owned properties on the market suitable for affordable housing development. Vet those properties for suitability for affordable housing. Create a list of potential properties suitable for affordable housing development.

• Conduct feasibility analysis on properties being considered for acquisition.

• Negotiate terms of acquisition with public agencies and private parties.

• Develop project plans for acquired properties and coordinate the procurement of agencies and contractors to develop those properties as affordable housing.

Core Competencies

• Recognize racial equity issues that require critical thinking through the lens of institutional and structural racism and intersections with poverty and access to affordable housing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials at all levels as well as with coworkers, resident groups, media, and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:

• Graduation from a four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or social work, or a related field And

• Three years of professional social services work experience which includes work with related programs, contracts, planning, or services required.

• Any combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in any of the following programs HOME Investment Partnership, Community Development Block Grant, Local Income Housing Tax Credits, Washington State Housing Trust Funds, or other federal, state and local affordable housing funds.

• Experience in property acquisition and/or housing development.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful completion of a Pierce County background investigation is required prior to employment.

• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license, or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of employment, or otherwise meet the travel requirements of the position.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click: here.

Supplemental Information

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.

• To be considered applicants must submit a cover letter and resume.

• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.

• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.

• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Pierce County offers a competitive benefits package that offers flexibility and peace of mind. We are proud to offer Employee Resource Groups, a focus on professional development in our Leadership Training Program, and a County Book Club.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Our benefits:

Vacation (Annual Leave)

After approximately six months, employees receive six days of vacation leave.

Since we value your experience, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Vacation accrues on a bi-weekly basis for full-time employees as follows:

Vacation Accruals:

During years 1-3, 12 Days

During years 4-7, 16 Days

During years 8-13, 20 Days

During years 14-18, 23 Days

During years 19, 24 Days

During years 20, 25 Days

During years 21, 26 Days

During years 22, 27 Days

During years 23, 28 Days

During years 24, 29 Days

During years 25 & thereafter, 30 Days

A maximum of 45 days may be carried from one year into the next.

Pro-Rated for Part-Time based on % of 1.0 FTE.

Military Leave:

Pierce County has a proud history of supporting the armed forces and provides members of the armed forces with up to 21 days paid military leave per state fiscal year.

Holidays:

Some full-time employees are entitled to eleven paid holidays as follows:

New Year's Day

• January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday

• Third Monday in January

President's Day

• Third Monday in February

Memorial Day

• Last Monday in May

Juneteenth

• June 19

Independence Day

• July 4

Labor Day

• First Monday in September

Veteran's Day

• November 11

Thanksgiving Day

• Fourth Thursday in November & Friday after

Christmas Day

• December 25

Personal Holidays:

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees, and employees occupying limited duration positions, shall also receive two additional paid personal holidays. Paid personal holidays shall only accrue for those employees on County payroll as of January 1 of each year or the first work day following January 1 and must be taken during the calendar year in which it was accrued.

Furlough:

Some Pierce County employees may be designated to receive 10 "furlough" days per year in lieu of holidays. Furlough days are available for use on January 1 and must be scheduled and taken within the calendar year. Employees who leave employment with Pierce County must reimburse the employer for used furlough days based upon the number of remaining holidays.

Sick Leave:

Sick leave accrues on a bi-weekly basis, at the rate of one day per month.

Insurance Benefits:

Employees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with very affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout Pierce County. Employees are eligible to enroll each year in a flexible spending plan, which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care and dependent care expenses. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in supplemental life and long term disability insurance plans. To view premium rates, summary of benefit coverage, and other information, please visit the Pierce County Health Benefits website.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation:

Pierce County employees are members of the State of Washington's Department of Retirement System (DRS) and depending on the position or previous DRS enrollment will be able to enroll in one of many programs DRS offers. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan. This is a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security:

All Pierce County employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The county and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Miscellaneous Benefits:

Please visit Pierce County's Benefits website for more information.

Telework/Remote Options:

Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy here.

All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.

Agency Pierce County

Address Pierce County Human Resources

2401 S 35th St, Rm 121

Tacoma, Washington, 98409

Phone (253) 798-7480

For Sheriff's Department positions: 253-798-6250

Website http://www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs