Housing Planning Specialist – On Call, Part Time

ICF

. Provide subject matter expertise on local pro-housing regulatory reforms, especially land use, zoning, development review, and permitting practices that can support increased housing supply and faster home construction .

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,256 - $223,134 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land use, zoning, and development review, with a strong ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into practical guidance for diverse stakeholders. Proficient in facilitating discussions and delivering training presentations that support pro-housing reforms and enhance community engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Use ExpertiseZoning KnowledgeDevelopment Review ExperienceHUD Best Practices FamiliarityTraining Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Land UseZoningDevelopment ReviewPermitting ModernizationRegulatory ReformPolicy TranslationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingFacilitationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationAdaptabilityEngagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Excel

Industry Keywords

Housing Supply21st Century ROAD to Housing ActTechnical AssistancePublic AdministrationUrban Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise on local pro-housing regulatory reforms, especially land use, zoning, development review, and permitting practices that can support increased housing supply and faster home construction
Serve as an expert subject matter expert at listening sessions and trainings across the United States
Facilitate dialogue among local attendees to identify feasible, locally appropriate regulatory reforms with the greatest potential impact
Apply HUD’s State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction and relevant provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act when developing recommendations, training content, and stakeholder discussions
Review and help shape HUD written products on land use, zoning, and development review for local government audiences
Coordinate with HUD, other technical assistance providers, and ICF team members to ensure content is accurate, practical, consistent, and ready for delivery
Support work under HUD Technical Assistance initiatives, including the Thriving Communities or Community Compass Technical Assistance programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in urban or regional planning, public administration, public policy, government, real estate development, housing, or a related discipline, OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated experience with land use, zoning, development review, building or planning approvals, permitting modernization, or related pro-housing reforms
Strong knowledge of how state and local regulatory requirements affect housing supply, development costs, project feasibility, and construction timelines
Demonstrated experience translating complex policy or regulatory concepts into practical guidance for local governments, practitioners, community stakeholders, or housing industry audiences
Experience developing, reviewing, or delivering training presentations and facilitating discussions with diverse audiences
Ability and willingness to travel to approximately two to four listening sessions across the United States
Direct experience advising municipalities, counties, states, planning agencies, housing agencies, or development partners on zoning, land use, permitting, or process improvements
Familiarity with HUD housing supply initiatives, HUD’s State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Experience delivering a standardized, client-approved presentation deck while maintaining an engaging and responsive facilitation style
Experience leading listening sessions, workshops, or peer-learning discussions
Excellent verbal, interpersonal, facilitation, presentation, and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to deliver consistent, high-quality content while adjusting examples and discussion techniques for different community contexts
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-partner environment and manage variable, project-driven assignments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel
Travel within the United States is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Part-time, on-call schedule with variable hours
Authorized travel and meals and incidental expenses reimbursed according to applicable federal per diem rates
Potential to remain an on-call subject matter expert for future projects
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal opportunity employment