Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position.

Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

Homelessness Prevention

Salary:

$52,396.50 - $72,969.00 Annually / $4,366.38 - $6,080.75 Monthly / $26.87 - $37.42 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

04/03/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the 1553 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) submitting applications between 4/3/2026 and 4/10/26. First consideration will be given to applicants working in Community Development in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; second consideration given to County-wide applicants in a position covered by the 1553 CBA; third consideration given to all other applicants, including the public.

The position allocated to this class is responsible for providing assistance on specifically assigned projects and programs related to Affordable Housing and Community Development. The incumbent provides planning, technical assistance and administrative support to higher level personnel. Duties include data collection and analysis. This is the entry level class in the Community Development Specialist series. Positions of this class differ from those of Community Development Specialist 2 classification by lesser emphasis on supervisory or project management duties and more emphasis on specifically assigned project support duties. Employees are expected to perform work of a higher class for limited periods of time for training or relief purposes.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Researches and interprets statistical data into understandable formats; maintain current data base, maps and tabular information.
Provides information for major projects and programs; develops techniques for monitoring grant funded project activities; and performs various special studies.
Assists in administration and implementation of specific established programs and projects.
Gathers demographic, housing and community development data and information by conducting surveys and researching various sources.
Drafts, revises and/or edits documents.
Assists and prepares or directs mail to residents or personal interviews with personnel of various agencies and businesspeople.
Provides information to and interacts with the general public concerning Community Development and Affordable Housing related matters.
Contributes to the production of planning and reporting documents, community wide needs assessments, citizen participation processes and development of objectives and use of funds, including the project selection process.
Presents data and analysis to urban consortium members, Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee (HCDAC), HCD staff and the Board of County Commissioners.
Performs administrative and program support activities essential to the Division and as needed for backup coverage to the Department.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Community Development, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences or a related field, OR
An Associate degree from an accredited college or university in one of the above areas AND two (2) years of experience in the field of grants management, project management, social services, current or long-range planning, or a related area, OR
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of research, data analysis and report writing techniques.
Knowledge of federal and/or state grant program principles and practices.
Knowledge of local government.
Knowledge of or ability to learn community development block grant programs, including citizen participation requirements, environmental requirements, eligible activities, recipients and beneficiaries, etc.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, officials, behavioral health providers and the general public.
Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous and calm manner, often under stressful situations.
Ability to gather and organize data and to prepare synopsis of data.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:

Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment is primarily inside, where the noise and temperature levels are moderate.
Work may also be performed outdoors and require occasional travel within the County, exposing the employee to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and hazards associated with travel on public roads.

Total Compensation:

$67,068 - $93,400 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

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