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Public Service Coordinator II (Community Housing Coordinator) - Housing Opportunity Program - 0175 - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$71,843.20–$101,587.20
SKILLS
Building Codes, Community Development, Community Programs, Consulting, Data Collection, Financial Support, Grant Administration/Management, Land Development, Land Use, Legal, Local Government, Mortgage Lending, Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Production Planning, Professional Services, Real Estate, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Technical Support, Work From Home
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
8 days ago
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Are you an experienced professional looking to increase housing production in Maine? This role offers a unique opportunity to support Maine's housing production efforts through planning, technical assistance, and financial support in collaboration with state agencies, municipalities, regional councils and other stakeholders.

MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR II

COMMUNITY HOUSING COORDINATOR - HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-

Opening Date: July 08, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day July 29, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 13600-0175

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: CA30

Grade: 30 (Confidential)

Salary: $71,843.20 - $101,587.20 Per Year

Interested candidates will need to submit a Direct Hire Application, along with a Cover Letter, and detailed Resume.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs has a full-time Community Housing Coordinator opportunity. The Housing Opportunity Program encourages and supports the development of additional housing units in Maine, including housing units that are affordable to low- and moderate-income people and housing units targeted to community workforce housing needs. The program and this full-time position are in Augusta, and remote work options are available subject to management approval. Work is performed under limited supervision.

This professional services position works with Maine's communities to increase housing at the local level. In this role, you will provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities about housing, as well as manage municipal and regional grants that advance implementation of Maine's housing and land use planning laws, translating statewide priorities into on-the-ground outcomes. You will also contribute to the development of land use policies and guidance that informs decision-making at the state and legislative levels.

This position will be required to prepare and provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities; develop working relationships with housing professionals and planners; administer grant programs; administer a statewide housing data collection program; and develop technical assistance resources for municipalities. This position must be familiar, if not expert, in researching an assigned area and developing and implementing recommendations for use by municipal officials, executive department, legislature or line agencies.

Key Tasks:
  • Provide guidance and policy direction to municipalities and service providers related to housing development and land use planning
  • Develop and design model ordinances and technical assistance resources for communities
  • Write and present reports to summarize research, present findings and recommendations
  • Design and administer grant programs for municipalities and service providers to help communities with housing planning and implementation
  • Administer a statewide housing data collection program

For questions specific to the position, please contact Hilary Gove at: Hilary.Gove@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eight years of experience and/or education demonstrating expertise in housing development, local government, planning, community development, law or related field.

Preference will be given to those who demonstrate:
  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, methodologies and objectives of housing planning
  • Knowledge of the structure and functions of state, regional and local government
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the Federal Fair Housing Act; Maine Human Rights Act; and Growth Management Act
  • Knowledge of real estate, property values, financing, and building codes
  • Knowledge of state and federal housing and community development programs
  • Ability to organize and implement a public information and advocacy program
  • Ability to administer grant programs
  • Knowledge of planning programs in other state agencies
  • Ability to evaluate housing planning problems and recommend solutions
  • Experience in a consulting environment
  • Ability

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