Community Resiliency Planning & Development Specialist

Community Resiliency Planning & Development Specialist

Salary

$56.23 - $65.54 Hourly

Location

Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA

Job Type

Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026-01323

Department

Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

10/20/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The Office

The mission of the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) is to improve the lives of Seattle's immigrant and refugee families. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs centers racial equity and community engagement in its work and seeks candidates who are committed to these values.

Job Responsibilities

The Job

We are recruiting applicants who have the skills and experience to become our new Community Resiliency Program Specialist. This job is currently funded to the end of 2027, with the potential to become a regular position.

The focus of this job is to maximize the impact of the grants we award. Ensuring that immigrant and refugee communities receive support through accessing OIRA's programs to meet their needs, improve their lives, stability, and integration. You will use your project management and RFP experience to research, plan, and manage equitable RFP processes. You will use your financial skills to track and report on budgets and spend downs. You will use your research and analysis skills to gather and evaluate data on the impact of current and previous awards to determine future investments. You will use your communication skills to gather and share information clearly and accessibly, working with a variety of internal and external audiences. You will work with partners to create consistent systems that support data collection and evaluation, determine optimal funding models, and identify best and promising practices for OIRA's programs.

To be successful, you are committed to:

• Racial Equity and Social Justice
• Centering work in community and advocating for continuous improvements that specifically benefit immigrants and refugees
• Listening to and elevating community voices so that decisions and decision-makers are better informed
• Building trust and strong working relationships within and across organizations and community

To be effective, you have:

• Proven project management skills within and across organizations
• Made budget and program recommendations
• Government RFP, grant, and contracting experience, including research, planning, and management of equitable RFP processes, and experience using grant management software to track program budget progress and outcomes
• Organized and juggled work priorities to meet quality and time-sensitive deadlines
• Gathered and analyzed data to measure performance and support recommendations and policies.
• An understanding of current and emerging issues impacting immigrants and refugees
• Identified, applied for, and managed federal, state, and/or local government funding
• Conducted community needs assessments to identify systems response needs and gaps, created reports on findings, and made written and oral recommendations
• Worked with internal and external partners to improve services
• Listened and communicated successfully and respectfully with all audiences

Qualifications

In addition to the qualities mentioned above, you will need to possess the following required qualifications (or a combination of education, and/or training, and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class):

Five years of experience in planning and research related to public health, human services, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities

OR

Four years of experience in planning and research related to public health, human services, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities, and an associates degree in planning, human services, or public administration.

OR

Three years of experience in planning and research related to public health, human services, or other work directly related to City planning and development activities, and a bachelors degree in planning, human services, or public administration.

Additional Information

This job is classified as a Planning & Development Specialist, Senior-BU, and is represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with PROTEC17-Professionals Unit. The salary range is $56.23 - $65.54. Personnel Rules will determine the salary placement of current regular City employees. New employees start at Step 1 in this 5-step salary schedule.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management. Monthly Board meetings and ad hoc community events are typically held outside of normal business hours.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:

• A PDF of your current resume
• A cover letter explaining how your experience, skills, and values align with this job

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why Work for the City of Seattle? At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job; it's a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works, lives, or plays in our city. With 12,000 employees across 40+ departments and 1,100 job titles, we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Whatever your role, you'll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example - inclusive, innovative, equitable, and community-focused - while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together. Join us in building a Seattle that thrives!

This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The Office of Planning and Community Development encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations:

Individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Kate.Moore@seattle.gov with questions or to request accommodations.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at:

Benefits - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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In your own words, tell us about your experience with grants, contracting, and evaluating community investments. What was your role for each, and what were you able to accomplish?

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What work have you done that improved the lives, stability, or integration of immigrants and refugees? Where did you make the biggest impact?

Required Question

Employer City of Seattle

Address Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Website http://www.seattle.gov/jobs