Housing Stability and Neighborhood Livability Coordinator (Management Analyst III)

The Eviction Prevention and Intervention (EPI) program of the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services supports access to affordable housing and housing stability through community outreach, project support, technical assistance, case management, and landlord outreach and engagement.

This position leads this team, and fosters communication, collaboration, and coordination among multi-sector partners to address housing challenges in Fairfax County. Ensures that neighborhoods promote upward mobility, household stability, and access to social and economic opportunities. Builds community capacity, provides technical assistance, and offers leadership development to nonprofit organizations and community leaders to expand housing stability efforts. This role creates a collaborative framework to address the root causes of housing insecurity and instability by building strategic partnerships, advocating together for policy change, and developing innovative prevention-focused interventions. Collects and analyzes eviction trends, causes, and outcomes to drive systemic change and inform targeted interventions that support vulnerable populations. Works alongside cross-sector partners using a collective impact approach to develop long-term, sustainable solutions for eviction prevention, housing stabilization, legal support, and economic mobility. As subject matter expert, provides thought leadership, coordinates systems thinking, and integrates cutting-edge housing stability models into program development. Will work with the Coordinated Services Planning program, multiple county agencies, the courts, and community providers to ensure Fairfax County residents are linked to available resources efficiently and effectively. Additionally, oversees, develops, summarizes, and maintains all administrative and fiscal records. Will also create and implement program policies and procedures compliant with all federal, state, and local funding sources. Also supervises staff within the EPI program and performs related duties as assigned.

This position also will support the implementation of Fairfax County's One Fairfax policy, which is committed to inclusion of diverse ideas and perspectives in management practices, transparency in decision-making processes, and a focus on addressing disparities through affordable housing and housing stability.

Note: The assigned functional areas include affordable/subsidized/fair housing, human services, and/or public administration.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)
Independently designs, develops, and coordinates ongoing department programs and special projects;
Performs a wide range of professional-level management work for more than one broad administrative function including complex analysis and diverse project management in a lead capacity;
Coordinates and manages the work of administrative, para-professional, and/or professional-level staff in the day-to-day activities of selected projects. Plans, organizes, and coordinates changes to the policies, procedures, or processes related to multiple administrative functions (financial, procurement, budget, human resources, contract or grants administration, information technology systems, etc.);
Plans and conducts or oversees studies or research activities to ensure program quality, determine unmet needs or ensure efficacy of existing programs;
Provides guidance, recommendations, and advice to departmental managers;
Serves on committees, task forces, and management teams to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of existing management/administrative systems;
Writes, edits, and finalizes reports and presentations and presents findings and recommendations to department senior managers.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an-all inclusive list).
Considerable knowledge of mission, goals, and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to the functional area of business operation (e.g. personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
Ability to identify possible solutions for solving business problems;
Ability to evaluate proposals and solutions in terms of benefits, costs, and overall impact on the project, program, or organization;
Ability to make oral presentations to department management, other departments, or the public;
Ability to write detailed, accurate reports, grants, or solicitations for pertinent areas of administration;
Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
Ability to supervise and train staff;
Ability to lead assigned employees, including delegating and reviewing work assignments, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring and evaluating performance, and supporting training and development planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in field related to the assigned functional area; Plus four years of professional work experience within the functional area.

• Four years of demonstrated experience supporting residents and other stakeholders regarding affordable housing, benefits programs, and/or emergency financial support programs.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently, make informed decisions, and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing subsidized housing programs and public assistance programs.
• Experience in the field of choice vouchers, tax credits, real estate, homeownership, relocation, or property management.
• Experience with and knowledge of ADA and Fair Housing regulations.
• Experience developing strategic direction and providing oversight of cross-system strategic planning, data analysis, and evaluation efforts.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply complex policies and procedures in the planning, implementation, and management of housing stability projects.
• Experience presenting analysis and updates to leadership and policy makers.
• Experience coordinating and collaborating with non-profit, faith, business, and/or community-based organizations.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using systems and databases, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).
• Supervisory experience managing a diverse, high-performing, motivated staff.
• Certification in one or more of the following topics: Housing Quality Standards (HQS), Section 504, Fair Housing, or other related housing stability certifications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work is generally sedentary in nature. However, incumbent may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.

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