CITY OF LOS ANGELES Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti
Job Title:
Housing Policy Specialist (Exempt Position*)
Closing Date:
February 23, 2015 or until filled.
Salary:
Salary based on experience
Job Type:
Full-Time
Location:
Los Angeles, California
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Los Angeles faces a severe lack of affordable housing. This shortage contributes to
high rates of rent-burdened households, overcrowding, higher risks of homelessness,
and a lower quality of life. The preservation of existing rent-stabilized housing and
increased production of market rate and mixed-income housing are keys to continued
overall affordability. The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development works closely with
the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID), the Department of City
Planning (DCP), and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to
encourage the production, preservation, and rehabilitation of housing citywide.
The Housing Policy Specialist works in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development as
part of the Planning and Housing Policy Team. The team is responsible for creating
strategies to develop more sustainable and livable communities and works closely with
other Mayor teams including Sustainability, Transportation, and Homelessness Policy.
The Housing Policy Specialist will work on developing and reviewing affordable housing
policy initiatives as well as related financing, public housing, and planning initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Coordinate and leverage public and private resources to preserve and increase
the supply of affordable housing. Work with partners to identify and secure
sources of funding at Federal, State, and local levels. Work with HCID and
stakeholders to develop implementation policies for local funds.
*This is an exempt, at-will position. The individual appointed to this position will not accrue any civil
service tenure, contractual employment rights, or due process rights. The incumbent may be removed,
without any finding of cause, by the hiring authority.

Develop policies to support development and preservation of affordable housing.
Work with DCP on housing-related ordinances, master plans, and equitable
development policies. Analyze and develop recommendations on crossdepartmental policies.
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Work with Metro to develop policies to support development of affordable
housing around transit.
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Track and analyze housing and related legislation. Review departmental
transmittals from HCID and HACLA. Research and develop related housing
policy briefings.
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Schedule, brief and staff the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for housing-related policy
meetings and events.
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Interact with housing stakeholders, investors, developers, community advocates,
and other elected offices.
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Respond to and address inquiries/issues from constituents.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree in related area. Master’s degree preferred.

Familiarity with affordable housing policy, city planning policy, and housing
investment policy.
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Strong writing, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to interact and work well with others in a diverse and fast-paced team
environment.
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Experience working in complex political environments. Ability to resolve conflict
effectively and respond to deadlines.
QUALIFIED CANDIDATES SHOULD SEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Kevin J. Keller, AICP
Director of Planning and Housing Policy
Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti
kevin.keller@lacity.org