First Review Date of Applications: May 8th, 2024

About the Position

Lane County is recruiting for a Housing Production Manager to accelerate our efforts to address our region’s critical shortage of housing units. The Oregon Regional Housing Needs Assessment estimates our regional shortage to be 16,400 units across all unit types and affordability levels. While housing is often understood to be a largely municipal responsibility under Oregon law and land use practices, county government has defined a strategic augmentation role in partnership with cities across the county to increase the stock of shovel-ready, buildable lots within established urban growth boundaries.

We seek a candidate who excels in identifying and aligning partnerships, resources, and opportunities to bootstrap tangible progress in community development. This role presents a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the housing crisis in Lane County and be an integral part of the solution. Join us in shaping the future of our community through innovative housing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:

  • Serve as a thought partner with others focused on housing production in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
  • Distill strategy into programmatic action to achieve results.
  • Deploy knowledge of federal and state programs to leverage resources and advance specific projects.
  • Advise county administration and the Board of County Commissioners on housing production policy and strategy.

• Project Management: 

  • Lead the planning, coordination, and evaluation of housing production projects from inception to implementation.
  • Seek, identify, secure, and administer public (state and federal) and private (philanthropic) grants to support housing production projects.
  • Navigate governmental processes, collaborate with local agencies, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work with diverse stakeholders including cities, community groups, government agencies, the construction industry, and the finance community to further county government’s understanding of how add value to regional housing production.
  • Lead internal, cross-departmental tables to coordinate and align various efforts within county government supportive of housing production objectives.
  • Provide periodic briefings and presentations to the Board of County Commissioners

About the Division

The Policy Division, a subset of County Administration, is a diverse team that leverages the integrated portfolio of work being done in Housing, Climate Change, Community Resilience and Recovery, Community & Economic Development, Grant Strategy Management, and Intergovernmental Relations to address high-priority local policy initiatives and achieve key strategic objectives. The Housing Production Manager is a valuable and critical member of this team.

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.

*This is a non-represented position* 

Training:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

Experience:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience related to area assigned, including supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Preferred Requirements:

• At least three years of lead or supervisory experience is preferred.
• A master's degree in a related program can substitute for one year of experience.

Licensing Requirements:

• Oregon Driver’s License.
• Professional licensure or certification related to the area assigned.

Notes:

Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Program Manager Classification Details

Selection Process

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

Strategic Plan

In alignment with Lane County's Strategic Plan, incumbent(s) will be expected to demonstrate the following core behaviors: Passion to Serve, Driven to Connect, and Focused on Solutions.

The 2022 -2024 Strategic Plan focuses on the areas that Lane County will pursue as a way to deliver on our vision for the residents of Lane County. To meet these challenges, we know that the basis of our efforts lies in leveraging our people and partnerships to achieve our Strategic Priorities. We also recognize that the quality and commitment of our staff is essential to a shared future where Lane County is the best place in which to live, work, and play.

Veteran Preference Information