Housing Developer

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: Week of September 28th
• First Round Interviews: Week of September 28th
• Second Round Interviews: Week of October 5th
• Language Proficiency Test: Week of October 5th
• Reference Check: Week of October 5th

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visitstudentaid.gov for more information.

1. Lead multi-year pipeline planning (beyond individual projects).
2. Evaluate site and market opportunities and conduct early feasibility screening.
3. Recommend shifts based on the political climate, funding cycles, and agency priorities.
4. Understand and plan around QAP scoring, competitive positioning, and timing.

1. Deep understanding of LIHTC rules, basis calculation, eligible vs. ineligible costs, developer fee sizing, and syndicator expectations.
2. Structure blended financing (4% + bonds + soft funding + philanthropic).
3. Model long-term cash flow, replacement reserves, operating reserve sizing, and capital needs over time.
4. Lead negotiations with equity investors, lenders, and public funders.
5. Understand layered compliance and long-term regulatory implications (extended use agreements, shifting AMIs, utility allowance methodology, rent floors).

1. Evaluate construction cost volatility, insurance impacts, interest rate movements, and entitlement timelines.
2. Lead due diligence on environmental, geotechnical, legal encumbrances, and title exceptions.
3. Troubleshoot permitting obstacles and municipal approval risks.

1. Interpret and negotiate development agreements, contractor agreements, architect/engineering contracts, and partnership agreements.
2. Coordinate with counsel on Special Limited Partnership policies, cash-flow waterfalls, and administrative fee structures (common in mixed-finance deals).

1. Maintain a high-level view of procurement, pre-construction, GMP negotiation, and VE efforts.
2. Monitor contractor performance, pay apps, change orders, and contingency drawdowns.
3. Coordinate with asset management teams on transition plans, lease-up strategy, and stabilized operations.

1. Provide clear direction and support cross-departmental workflows.
2. Serve as a subject-matter expert on public funding tools, fair housing principles, and community engagement best practices.

1. Track legislation affecting LIHTC, bond allocations, ARPA/IRA programs, and state/local housing bills.
2. Translate policy changes into development strategy and organizational guidance.
3. Maintain relationships with municipal planners, state HFAs, county leadership, and advocacy groups.

1. Establish repeatable processes for pipeline reporting, project dashboards, decision memos, and budget tracking.
2. Ensure documentation is always audit-ready.
3. Improve internal systems: e.g., procurement workflows, compliance calendaring, e calendaring,
4. Performs related work, as required
5. May be reassigned during emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 

• 7 years of combined education and experience in affordable housing, incorporating local tax policy, governance, compliance, reporting and funding.

BACKGOUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
•  Exercise strong judgment, make independent decisions, and navigate complex processes with minimal supervision.
  
•  Interface effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, legal counsel, consultants, funders, and government agencies.
  
•  Track and comply with detailed regulatory, funding, and reporting requirements.
  
•  Represent BCHA professionally in public meetings, outreach sessions, and partner engagements.
  
•  Collaborate across departments to support project planning, Board materials, communications, and internal coordination.
  
•  Work both independently and as part of a highly collaborative, cross functional team environment.
  
•  Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and consistency across all documentation and project tasks

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.