FAIR HOUSING COORDINATOR

The Department of Housing & Community Development is currently seeking an energetic, experienced, qualified individual to serve as the Fair Housing Coordinator. The Fair Housing Coordinator is a newly-defined role for the Department and will be responsible for: providing education, training, and advice on fair housing, financial and housing counseling, universal design, accessibility, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance to County staff; informing current program rules and new program development to ensure fair housing compliance; reviewing fair housing complaints and potential program violations in County housing programs; and implementing key actions identified in the Unmet Housing Needs Strategic Plan (UHNSP).

Duties of the position include:

• Serves as the department subject matter expert on fair housing and provides information, training, and advice to County staff and the public regarding fair housing, universal design, accessibility, landlord/tenant affairs, and ADA needs.
• Conducts outreach activities such as meeting regularly with community groups to inform and educate on fair housing and landlord/tenant issues; provides up-to-date information through the County website and ongoing training opportunities; and regularly meets with renters, renter advocates, and landlords to address issues such as rent increase notices and tenancy terminations.
• Plans and manages an annual Fair Housing Symposium and Fair Housing Month events each April.
• Oversees the ongoing fair housing testing contract and implementation of the County's fair housing plan.
• Researches and reviews fair housing complaints and accusations of potential program violations within County housing programs, makes necessary referrals, advises individuals on remedies and procedures, and recommends solutions to program managers.

• Works with consultants to identify and remove barriers to participation and improve housing opportunities for high-barrier households, ensure accessibility, and address language barriers and equity in County housing programs.
• Manages partnerships and contracts with financial planning and credit counseling agencies to improve access to financial literacy programs for county residents.
• Identifies and advises on emerging issues related to fair housing, such as impacts of evictions, functioning of housing programs, mobile home parks, transitioning from homeless to tenant, and various landlord/tenant affairs including payment plans for security deposit and other barriers to rental.
• Represents the department and County on regional committees and workgroups related to fair housing and tenants' rights.
• Maintains relationships with the Office of Equity and Inclusion and Accessibility Services Manager to ensure coordination.
• Develops/manages statistics and writes staff reports related to assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policy and practices regarding fair housing, real estate, fair lending, ADA, accessibility, and universal design principles.
• Knowledge of fair housing testing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of fair housing groups and agencies (e.g., nonprofits, state agencies, tenant groups) and best practices in fair housing.
• Knowledge of the legal system as it relates to eviction procedures, civil rights, housing law, and mediation of housing dispute best practices.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Loudoun County Regular Full-time Employees are eligible for full benefits including but not limited to the following as a part of a total rewards package:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• Annual Paid Holidays
• Group Health Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Exceptional Performance Recognition
• Credit Union Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education and Career Development

• Bachelor's degree in Housing, Public Administration, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or Community Development, or related field; three (3) years of related work experience in a housing or public assistance area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

None.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background and credit check. A valid automobile driver's license and driving record check are required.