<p>What You'll Be Doing</p> <p>Help Shape the Future of Affordable Housing in Our Community!</p> <p>The Affordable Housing Planner plays a pivotal role in the Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department's efforts to promote affordable housing creation and preservation throughout Wake County. A key member of the Equitable Housing and Community Development Division management team, this position directs efforts to engage with planning departments in the County's 12 municipalities to promote land use policies that create more affordable housing opportunities, understand municipal growth patterns and objectives, provide technical assistance and identify collaboration opportunities. This position administers competitive technical assistance and capital project funds, in addition to administering the County's Public Land Disposition Program.</p> <p>The ideal candidate for this position has a solid urban planning background and deep knowledge of land use policy and practice related to housing, is a clear and data-oriented communicator with a track record of building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and has a desire to work independently to implement and improve programs that create and preserve affordable housing in Wake County.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <ul> <li>Builds and maintains solid relationships with municipal planning and housing staff to promote land use and other policies that will increase the availability of affordable housing </li><li>Works to identify partnership opportunities that align with municipal and County objectives </li><li>Maintains a solid working relationship with the Wake County Planning Department to understand affordability challenges in Wake County's planning jurisdiction, help represent them in County planning documents and strategize to address those challenges </li><li>Collaborates with the Research, Data and Systems Division to analyze municipal plans and development data to identify trends and inform Division and Department leadership of opportunities </li><li>Oversees the Public Land Disposition Program to leverage County-owned land for affordable housing development </li><li>Evaluates parcels for development potential and administers a competitive RFP process for disposition </li><li>Supervises or provides project management support to selected developers in collaboration with the Affordable Housing Development and Lending Manager </li><li>Administers the Municipal Impact Fund to provide technical assistance and capital project support to municipalities through a competitive RFP process </li><li>Maintains awareness of best practices in land use policy and municipal engagement with affordable housing for program improvement and technical support to municipal and non-profit partners </li><li>Leverages land use expertise to provide support to other Division and Department activities, including site analysis </li></ul> <p>About Our Team</p> <p>Wake County Department of Housing and Homeless Services' 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. More units of affordable housing need to be built and 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 workers at all income levels housing, 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. The Housing and Community Revitalization (HCR) division operates the development and revitalization services eligible to the million residents of the County, in coordination with twelve municipalities. It also ensures the administration and compliance for Federal grant and locally funded programs focused on neighborhood revitalization, rehabilitation, development and public infrastructure projects benefiting low and moderate-income households.</p> <p>The Basics (Required Education and Experience)</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in planning, community development or a related field </li><li>Two years of experience in planning, community development or a related field </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 Urban Planning, Community Development, Public Administration or a related field </li><li>Three years of experience in urban and regional planning, community development, or affordable housing </li><li>Familiarity or experience with working with municipal government planning departments to implement strategies to create and preserve affordable housing </li><li>GIS Experience </li><li>AICP Certification </li></ul> <p>How Will We Know You're 'The One'?</p> <ul> <li>Ability to supervise partners and manage federally funded housing or community development programs </li><li>Ability to interpret regulations, manage priorities and work independently </li><li>Solid written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Problem-solving, analytical and project management skills </li><li>Coordination and collaboration skills with municipalities and partners </li><li>Knowledge of affordable housing programs, funding and municipal planning </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: 61,570.00 - 75,000.00</p> <p>Market Range: 61,570.00 - 104,676.00</p> <p>Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.</p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/10/2026</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>