Special Projects Manager (Mobile Home Communities)

Salary $89,796.00 - $129,360.00 Annually Location Boulder County, CO Job Type Term Job Number 6878(JS2) Department Housing Opening Date 09/24/2026 Closing Date 10/7/2026 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Exempt DescriptionBenefitsQuestions Description Boulder County Housing Department is seeking to hire a Special Projects Manager (Mobile Home Communities). The Special Projects Manager reports to the Boulder County Division Manager of Homeless Systems and Coordinated Response and coordinates county resources to better support residents of mobile home communities. The role collaboratively identifies, develops, and implements approaches to align programs and policies across Boulder County, increase outreach and support for community organizing, expand case management and service navigation, and create opportunities for repair, restoration, rebuilding, or transformation in mobile home communities. The position also manages assigned projects and initiatives, coordinating partners, contracts, grants, resources, timelines, and implementation activities to support successful project outcomes This is a term-limited, grant funded, benefited position for one year. This position has an anticipated ending date of January 31st, 2028. Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed. Work is currently remote/hybrid with in-person meetings in Boulder and Longmont, CO; in-person outreach and engagement with mobile home community residents is expected. Employees must reside in Colorado by their first day of employment. Hiring Salary Range: $89,796.00 - $109,578.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline Phone Screening: October 12thFirst Round Interviews: October 12thSecond Round Interviews: October 19thLanguage Proficiency Test: October 19thReference Check: October 19th New employees receive an80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) 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. Examples of Duties Project Management Manage project initiation, planning, execution, and closure.Provide leadership by coordinating all aspects of project(s) to ensure vendors work toward common goals and milestones.Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal customers and third-party vendors.Coordinate and schedule appropriate resources to perform tasks.Monitor implementation tasks.Identify and coordinate appropriate resources to resolve problems. Cross-department collaboration to: Provide grants for home upgrade assistance for low-income residents of Mobile Home Communities (MHCs), including energy and weatherization improvements.Connect residents to supportive services provided by the county.Coordinate program and community outreach across multiple county departments.Lead special projects for the Boulder County Housing Department (BCHD) and Boulder County Housing Authority (BCHA).Manage grant-funded projects, including program compliance, reporting, budgeting, contracting, and reimbursement activities.Coordinate procurement and contracting activities, including solicitations, agreements, vendor selections, and contract administration.Monitor project budgets, expenditures, invoices, and project milestones to support successful and timely completion of projects. Examples of Other Duties Lead coordination and potential integration of Boulder County’s mobile home community initiatives, programs, and services.Manage, oversee, and participate in MHC outreach and community organizing.Lead systems alignment (policy and activities) with municipal leaders.Develop recommendations for MHC case management/navigation and supportive services.Develop recommendations for MHC repair, restoration, rebuilding, or transformation approaches and implementation in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, Climate and Resilience; Community Planning and Permitting; Public Health; and other local jurisdictions as appropriate.Demonstrate commitment and leadership to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion related to housing in Boulder County.Help create and lead policies that support owners and renters of manufactured homes.Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs via shared leadership with impacted communities.Continuously assess Housing Department manufactured housing partnerships, practices, policies, promising practices, and any vulnerable areas and provide recommendations and solutions.Performs related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations Required Qualifications 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 experience leading mobile home community, affordable housing, low-income, and/or under-resourced community initiatives. Backgound Check Additional related education may count towards required experience. A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation DRIVER'S LICENSE Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and current automobile insuranceMust have a valid driver’s license in good standing Supplemental Information Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish and English3 years of experience with community outreach to people with lower income. Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities Strength-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approach with staff, partners, and community.Creative, mission-driven, politically savvy, and adaptive leadership.Open, curious, transparent, and humble leadership style.Excellent written and oral communication skills; skilled in receiving and providing feedback.Bilingual (Spanish/English) or English as a Second Language candidates strongly preferred.Experience analyzing and drafting local, state, and national housing policies (preferred).Ability to take and manage risk.Proven ability to manage and collaborate with multiple partners and stakeholders.Awareness of heightened vulnerability of mobile home park residents to climate change impacts.Familiarity with or willingness to learn the Pacific Education Group’s Courageous Conversation About Race protocol and the Government Alliance for Racial Equity frameworks and toolsets.Thorough knowledge of project and program management.Skills in management and administration.Ability to troubleshoot a variety of problems.Ability to establish effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Knowledge of grant and program administration, including budgeting, compliance, contracting, reporting, and monitoring.Ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, timelines, and resources from planning through implementation and completion.Working knowledge of mobile home park regulations (including new state laws) 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. Benefits As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide: Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE.Additional Benefits include (Download PDF reader)Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements12 weeks Paid Caregiver leaveBreast feeding friendly-work environmentInfants-at-work policyAccess to LifeMart and Benefits Hub discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!Access to a nationally-recognized wellness programEmployee Assistance ProgramPERA 401kSocial Security retirement plansAdditional Life and Disability InsuranceCritical Illness and Accidental InsuranceCounty-paid tuition assistanceEligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Free EcoPassHospital IndemnityID Theft ProtectionPet Insurance8 Hours of Paid Public Service LeaveGenerous paid time offHolidaysNew Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday JanuaryPresidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor DayIndigenous People's DayGeneral Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day NovemberFriday after Thanksgiving*Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)Christmas Day New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)Vacation**80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hireEight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.Medical**Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERAEmployer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salaryEmployer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 15.80%The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after ThanksgivingVacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work. 01 How do you meet the minimum qualification of 7 years of experience leading mobile home community, affordable housing, low-income, and/or under-resourced community initiatives? 02 Describe your experience working with mobile home communities, affordable housing, or under-resourced populations. 03 This role works across multiple departments and partner agencies. How have you successfully collaborated across teams to achieve shared goals? 04 What experience do you have working with grants, compliance requirements, or government programs? 05 What kinds of experiences have you had working with others with different backgrounds than your own? 06 Provide brief detail, if any, about your experience and expertise working with issues around cultural responsiveness, diversity, inclusion, and equity. 07 Are you bilingual in Spanish and English (preferred)? YesNo Required Question Employer Boulder County Address 2025 14th Street Boulder, Colorado, 80302 Phone 303-441-3525 Website http://www.bouldercounty.org