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 .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $131,256 - $223,134 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in local pro-housing regulatory reforms, including land use, zoning, and permitting practices, while effectively facilitating discussions and developing training content for diverse audiences. Proficient in translating complex policy concepts into practical guidance and delivering high-quality content in collaborative environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Land Use ExpertiseZoning KnowledgeDevelopment Review ExperienceTraining Development and DeliveryRegulatory Reform Facilitation

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Hard Skills

Urban PlanningPublic AdministrationPolicy AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsFacilitation SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWordPowerPointOutlookExcel

Industry Keywords

Housing SupplyDevelopment CostsConstruction TimelinesHUD Best PracticesCommunity Compass

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
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
Apply HUD’s State and Local Best Practices for Home Construction and relevant provisions of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Develop recommendations, training content, and stakeholder discussions
Review and help shape HUD written products for local government audiences
Coordinate with HUD, other technical assistance providers, and ICF team members
Support work under HUD Technical Assistance initiatives, including Thriving Communities and Community Compass 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
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Authorized travel, meals, and incidental expenses reimbursed in accordance with applicable federal per diem rates
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
Equal opportunity employment