Deputy Director

Douglas County Housing PARTNERSHIP  

Deputy Director 

$115,000 – $128,000 per year 

Full-time • Based in the DCHP Main Office in Lone Tree, Colorado • Reports to the Executive Director • Six direct reports 

The Douglas County Housing Partnership is hiring a Deputy Director to serve as second-in-command of a multi-jurisdictional housing authority serving the south Denver metro area. DCHP is a multi-jurisdictional housing authority established in 2003 to serve Douglas County. Its current member jurisdictions are Douglas County, the Town of Castle Rock, the Town of Parker, the City of Lone Tree, and the City of Castle Pines. Our mission is to achieve economically thriving communities by preserving, providing, and developing housing choices in Douglas County. We develop, own, and manage affordable rental housing, create public-private development partnerships, support homeownership opportunities, and serve as a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. 

DCHP’s Main Office is in Lone Tree, Colorado, a vibrant south Denver metro community with convenient highway and light-rail access, parks and trails, arts, dining, shopping, and inviting public spaces. Douglas County also offers more than 65,000 acres of protected open space and is consistently ranked among Colorado’s healthiest counties. 

The Role 

The Deputy Director is DCHP’s second-in-command and internal operating leader. The Deputy Director is DCHP’s second-in-command and internal operating leader, comparable to a Chief Operating Officer (COO) role in a larger organization. You will lead the agency’s day-to-day internal operations, including supervising managers and other direct reports, and translating strategy into clear work plans and assignments. 

What You’ll Lead 

• Leadership of six direct reports across Housing Operations, Compliance, Finance and Accounting, Housing Counseling and Loan Servicing (down payment assistance, shared equity program), Regional Housing Partnerships and Planning, and Administrative Services. 

• Day-to-day internal operations, workload and coverage decisions, cross-division coordination, and agency-wide deadline tracking. 

• Management oversight of the operating, financial, and capital performance of DCHP’s affordable housing portfolio (LIHTC, HUD, HOME). 

• Agency-wide compliance follow-through, ensuring managers implement HUD, state, funder, and DCHP requirements and resolve monitoring or audit findings on time, while preserving the Compliance Administrator’s technical role. 

• Human resources administration, manager coaching, and a workplace built on compassionate accountability with clear expectations, direct feedback, support, and follow-through. 

What You Bring 

•  A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in lending, community development, housing finance, affordable housing development, affordable housing programs, housing counseling, or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience totaling at least ten years. 

• At least five years of experience leading and managing others. 

• Experience in strategic and annual planning, key performance indicator management, budgeting, and expense management. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365, project management software, accounting systems, and other computer technology used in agency operations. 

• Strong written and verbal communication, time management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, customer service, and attention-to-detail skills. 

• Commitment to transparency and integrity, adaptability in work approach, and the ability to independently complete a complex workload without close supervision. 

• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record. A Colorado driver’s license is required within 30 days of hire.   

Also Helpful 

• Five or more years of real estate development and asset-management experience, including affordable housing and compliance.  

• Working knowledge of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements, affordable housing compliance regulations, and Fair Housing requirements.  

• Working knowledge of Yardi property-management software.  

• Experience advocating for low- and moderate-income households with lenders, builders, elected officials, and business or civic groups.  

• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to foster positive relationships with community partners.  

• Knowledge of or experience working with individuals with special needs, including people with disabilities, people who have experienced homelessness, and older adults.  

If you meet most of this list, we want to hear from you. 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Salary ranges from $115,000 to $128,000 per year, paid semi-monthly. This is the full range we expect to pay; placement within the range depends on experience, education, and training relevant to the work. DCHP does not offer bonuses or commissions for this position. 

• Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage; DCHP pays 100% of the employee-only medical premium. 

• Colorado PERA defined-benefit retirement plan with employee and employer contributions. 

• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, eleven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and two personal days each year. 

• Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of applicable plan documents and DCHP policies. 

How to Apply 

To apply, email a resume and a brief cover letter to mciano@douglasco.gov. 

Applications close on August 31, 2026. We will begin reviewing applications on August 21, 2026, and may interview qualified candidates before the closing date. If the deadline is extended, this posting will be updated promptly. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory completion of DCHP’s lawful pre-employment requirements for the position. 

View the full Deputy Director job description. 

Equal Opportunity 

DCHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DCHP makes employment decisions based on merit and job-related qualifications and does not discriminate or retaliate based on any status or activity protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available at no cost during the application process. Employment with DCHP is at will, and this posting is not a contract of employment.  

For questions about the position, application process, or accommodations, contact Maria Ciano at 720-243-0966 or mciano@douglasco.gov.