Salary: $148,643.00 - $230,395.00 Annually
Location : Tukwila, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2024036
Division: DEVELOPMENT
Department: Capital Construction and Weatherization
Opening Date: 03/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary

The Opportunity: Vice President of Capital Construction & Weatherization
KCHA seeks a construction and weatherization professional with strong experience who can help us transform lives through housing. A highly skilled, forward thinker will be key to KCHA's ability to serve our community and support our employees.
The Vice President (VP) will report to KCHA's Executive Vice President/Chief Development Officer.
This leader will be accountable for the strategic use of federal, state, and local funds to improve an aging but, well-maintained public housing portfolio, to support residential energy conservation, and to expand initiatives to address climate change. They will develop goals, objectives and budgets for the department and oversee the implementation of budgeted projects and programs. KCHA is unique among public housing authorities as an administrator of the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program, which offers this leader the opportunity to combine funding from multiple sources to maximize improvements to housing in traditionally underserved communities.
KCHA seeks a strategic, senior professional with contemporary expertise and extensive background in residential renovation, new construction, energy conservation in multiple building types, and a strong interest in evolving programs and projects to address climate change. The successful candidate must have an inclusive leadership style, strong verbal and written communication skills, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and an ability to think strategically.
The ideal candidate is a servant leader who will contribute to and complement an evolving culture of diverse and inclusive leadership. The successful candidate will share the passion of all KCHA employees for providing housing and services for low-income and disadvantaged communities in King County.
Position Information and Application Process

While this position is open until filled, interested candidates should apply by March 19, 2024 to ensure consideration. Electronic submissions should be submitted online at and should include a compelling cover letter, a comprehensive rsum, and two professional references.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Sarah Crane, Senior Recruiter, by email at with confidential inquiries and questions regarding the recruitment process.
Compensation & Benefits:
The position offers a competitive salary range of $148,643.00 to $230,395.00 with a midpoint of $189,518.00. KCHA offers a package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance plans, vacation, sick and personal leave, reduced tuition, and retirement benefits.
Equal Opportunity:
King County Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
The excellent benefits package includes employer paid dental; vacation, sick & holiday pay; life insurance, long term disability insurance and transit subsidy. PERS retirement (mandatory) and medical plan require employee and employer contributions. Employee paid deferred compensation (457b) and flexible spending accounts are optional. Positive corporate culture and commitment to a diverse workplace, plus more!
For more details regarding KCHA comprehensive benefits, please click on the link below.
01

Do you have direct experience with the King County Housing Authority?

• Yes, I am a current employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current temporary employee at KCHA.
• Yes, I am a current resident of KCHA.
• Yes, but not as described above.
• No, I don't have any direct experience but I am willing to learn.

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the above

03

Please identify your years of experience providing direct supervision, to include coaching and mentoring to support employees. Please identify your years of experience.

• I have no experience in this area.
• I have minimal (less than one year) experience.
• I have moderate (1 to 3 years) experience.
• I have considerable (3 to 5 years) experience.
• I have extensive (more than 5 years) experience.

04

Please identify your skill in leading and supervising cross-departmental teams, programs, and work groups.

• Very Skilled
• Slightly Skilled
• Somewhat Skilled
• Not at All Skilled

05

Do you have familiarity with any of the following? Please select all that apply.

• Davis-Bacon Wages
• State Prevailing Wages
• Build America, Buy American Requirements

06

This position requires a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required within 30 days of employment. Maintaining an acceptable driving record throughout employment at KCHA is required for this position. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have any combination of two or more license suspensions or revocations within the last five years?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you had any of the following violations within the last three years? Please select all that apply.

• I have NO violations on my driving record in the last 3 years
• Reckless or negligent driving or other similar offense (e.g., careless driving)
• Failure to stop and report a vehicle incident (e.g., hit and run)
• Any driving offense involving the use of drugs, alcohol, controlled substances, or other gross misdemeanors or felonies
• Driving while license is suspended or revoked
• Eluding an officer of the law
• Possession of open container of alcoholic beverage

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