Posting number: 2026-01323
Department: Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs
Job classification: Planning & Development Specialist, Senior - BU
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Planning and Development, Human Services
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.
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:
To be effective, you have:
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
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 associate's degree in planning, human services, or public administration.
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 bachelor's degree in planning, human services, or public administration.
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 City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain or correct background information.
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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.
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.
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