Housing Compliance and Policy Analyst

Position Title:

Housing Compliance and Policy Analyst

Job Description:

We are looking for a Housing Compliance and Policy Analyst to support our Community and Neighborhoods team.

About the Position:

The Housing Stability Division is looking for a Housing Compliance and Policy Analyst. This position supports the City’s housing initiatives through specialized work in housing policy, compliance, and data analysis, with a primary focus on tracking housing production, administering impact and incentive programs, and ensuring long-term adherence to affordability requirements. The incumbent will assist in implementing and monitoring affordability covenants, maintaining and auditing deed restrictions, managing fee waivers and housing-related incentives, and overseeing compliance with development and real estate agreements.

Key responsibilities include coordinating cross-departmental reviews of housing-related contracts and agreements; supporting long-term monitoring of City-imposed affordability restrictions; and assisting with reporting, public communication, and documentation related to affordable housing and development programs. The position also contributes to data-driven decision-making by collecting, analyzing, and mapping housing data, identifying emerging trends, and supporting the development of policies and programs that expand and preserve affordable housing opportunities. The ideal candidate understands real estate–related documents, including development agreements and affordability covenants, and brings sound judgment, thoughtful input, and a commitment to positive change. Your work will be essential to advancing programs that improve the division’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Position Salary Range:

E26 - $60,941/yr. to $83,111/yr.

The established market rate for this position is $83,111/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

Relevant Experience Counts Toward Your Leave

Salt Lake City values the professional experience you bring. Eligible new hires in full-time, benefit-eligible non-represented positions may receive leave accrual credit for prior full-time, benefit-eligible work that is directly related to this role or earned within a comparable public career service system. If selected, details about your credited leave time will be included in your offer.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will close on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (MST).

Key Responsibilities:

• Explores and develops creative concepts, ideas, plans, or processes to address departmental issues of importance. Generates project parameters such as project needs, time frames, funding options, budget requirements, staffing needs, methods, procedures, and schedules for project implementation. Drives project progress to ensure tasks and applications follow agreed upon decision path and time frames. Keeps current on evolving public policy trends and emerging civic topics.

• Conducts and prepares comprehensive reports and management studies including productivity and efficiency studies, performance audits, management reviews, fiscal analysis, administrative analysis of organization systems and procedures and manages special projects and programs by determining with management the study/project/program objectives, methods, scope, time frames, information parameters, resource requirements, and fact-finding methods.

• Prepares presentations of strategic initiatives, discovery conclusions, and policy recommendations by designing visual communications or by revising forms, procedures, manuals, and other knowledge repositories.

• Assists in the development and coordination of departmental training and educational needs. Ensures supervisors, managers, and employees have access to required and needed training and materials. Analyzes human capital drivers, skill levels, technologies and equipment, service requirements, and makes recommendations as needed.

• Facilitates communication, builds consensus, and resolves conflicts on projects and administrative matters by conferring with, assisting, and conducting meetings with department experts, division directors, other City departments, and other stakeholders.

• Represents the department/divisions at community events, workshops, committees, and other government meetings.

• Other duties as assigned in support of the department’s mission or strategic goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field plus four (4) years of paid professional experience in project coordination, administrative support, policy initiatives development, research methods, and reporting techniques. Education may be substituted for the experience requirements. Preference will be given to candidates with public sector experience.

• Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, graphic presentations, and technical reports to Division Directors, City Administration, and the City Council.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance, and dependability.

Working Conditions:

• Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Comfortable working conditions.

• Considerable exposure to stress resulting from complex problem solving, stringent project deadlines, and liaison work between City departments, Mayor’s office, politically powerful community groups, and the City Council.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Full-time

Department:

Community and Neighborhoods

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Salt Lake City is a place where your skills and dedication directly contribute to the community. With a team serving over 200,000 residents, we take pride in delivering meaningful work—from maintaining infrastructure to shaping public programs—with integrity and professionalism.

We value experience, accountability, and results. Our organization recognizes talent and rewards contribution, offering employees opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting difference.

If you're driven by public service and want to help shape the future of our city, we’d love to work with you.

Salt Lake City offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package designed to support your health, financial future, and professional growth. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/) site.

Health & Wellness

• 95% City-paid medical insurance

• Dental, vision, life insurance

• HSA (with $1,000–$2,000 City contribution)

• Wellness clinic for employees & families

• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)

• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))

• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

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We know time away from work is essential for rest, personal needs, and family life. Salt Lake City offers generous paid leave to help you recharge and stay balanced. To learn more, visit our Benefits & Wellness (https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/paid-leave/) site.

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually

• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Our Recruitment Team is ready to assist you throughout the entire hiring process—from questions about job openings to application support. Reach the Recruitment Team at 801-535-6699Or email: careers@slc.gov

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.