<p>What You'll Be Doing</p> <p>Bring your procurement, contract administration and compliance expertise to a role that supports meaningful community impact as the next Contracts & Inspections Manager for the Department of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization.</p> <p>This leadership position provides coordination and oversight of the department's contract administration and inspection services. The role is responsible for helping ensure department programs and grants are administered in compliance with local, state and federal regulations, while also coordinating contract monitoring activities and supporting the review and resolution of compliance matters.</p> <p>The Contracts & Inspections Manager supervises a team of three, including one Contracts Specialist and two Housing Quality Inspectors and serves as an integral part of the department's efforts to maintain solid operations, accountability and service to the community.</p> <p>About Our Team</p> <p>Wake County Department of Housing's goal is to ensure that quality affordable housing is available for all Wake County residents. As the population and economy continue to grow in Wake County, the need for affordable housing development and preservation increases. Not only do more units of affordable housing need to be built, housing services must be provided to support families and individuals to access or maintain safe, decent, affordable housing. Affordable housing is also critical to preserving Wake County's economic competitiveness by offering housing for workers at all income levels, supporting housing stability and economic opportunity for its residents and furthering Wake County's commitment to healthy and inclusive growth. The Department's programs include Community Revitalization, Development Financing, Rental Assistance, Homeless Services, Community Outreach, Emergency Shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing.</p> <p>The Basics (Required Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or related </li><li>Five years of contracts and grants administrative experience </li><li>Equivalent education and experience are accepted </li><li>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. </li></ul> <p>Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in business administration, public administration or related </li><li>Experience and knowledge of government grant requirements and grants administration </li><li>Supervision skills to provide guidance and professional support to staff </li></ul> <p>How Will We Know You're 'The One'?</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of government contract administration, procurement processes and grant compliance requirements </li><li>Knowledge of Housing Quality Standards (HQS) inspections and program compliance requirements </li><li>Ability to review and draft contracts, agreements and related documentation to ensure regulatory and policy compliance </li><li>Ability to monitor sub-recipient performance and identify potential compliance risks </li><li>Ability to develop and maintain contract and procurement templates and related documentation </li><li>Ability to provide technical guidance to program staff, community partners and sub-recipient agencies </li><li>Leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to coach staff, manage performance and support team success </li></ul> <p>About This Position</p> <p>Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602</p> <p>Employment Type: Regular</p> <p>Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm</p> <p>Hiring Range: 67,728 - 91,436</p> <p>Market Range: 67,728.00 - 115,142.00</p> <p>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/9/2026</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>What Makes Wake Great</p> <p>Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.</p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>Emergency Service Worker Statement</p> <p>In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.</p>