Rental Housing Policy Analyst (OPA2)

Initial Posting Date:

02/16/2024

Application Deadline:

04/01/2024

Agency:

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range:

$4,998 - $7,647

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Rental Housing Policy Analyst (OPA2)

Job Description:

Oregon Housing & Community ServicesRental Housing Policy AnalystClassification: Operations & Policy Analyst 2Location: Salem, OR (Remote)

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a collaborative, people-focused professional who has a passion for helping low-income Oregonians identify safe, decent, and affordable housing options across the state. If this opportunity encourages you to make a difference in the lives of Oregon's most vulnerable communities, apply today!

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration - Compassion - Equity - Integrity - Leadership - Transparency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Working Condition: Remote > This position is fully remote with some potential requirements for in-person work. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.

• This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position requires a cover letter that addresses the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Rental Housing Policy Analyst will be responsible for supporting agency operations of the various programs OHCS utilizes to finance affordable housing across the State of Oregon. This work includes analyzing data, reviewing operations and policy, and advising management on decision making. The person in this position will interpret complex regulations, adopt, and design policies and procedures, manage grants and contracts, and support operations in a number of ways. This position will also be involved in tracking and reviewing legislation and developing rules to implement said legislation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two (2) years professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
---OR---
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact:

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Experience in Affordable Housing, particularly housing finance.

• Experience in grant and/or contract management at a federal, state or local level.

• Highly organized skills with the ability to manage time, energy, and workspace in order to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.

• Strong collaborative skills in working effectively with others to achieve goals through communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

• Ability to take direction and work independently

• Experience in reading, understanding and implementing legislation or regulatory requirements

• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

• A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.

• An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.

• including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan ().

• The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 04/01/24

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 04/08/24

• Final Interview: TBD if needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 5/06/24

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this . A PDF is also available by .

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

• REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.

• A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at:

WHO WE ARE

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the . The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its to update the agency's significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website:

AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DIVISION: PLANNING & POLICY SECTION

The Planning and Policy section of the Affordable Rental Housing division is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and coordination of the division's activities. This includes coordinating and branding division communication; facilitating program development stakeholder outreach; leading training and capacity building efforts; and ensuring opportunities for consistent, transparent engagement opportunities for the division's stakeholders, which will include the planning and coordination of a statewide housing conference. This group is responsible for participating in Agency planning efforts including reporting and metric tracking, as well as leading the federal 5-year Consolidated Planning efforts; planning and programming the use of Agency development resources, developing concepts for legislative agendas, and maintaining agency contracts with the Fair Housing Council of Oregon. This Planning and Policy section collaborates with program and compliance staff on new program development, and leads the operationalization and implementation efforts, as well as facilitating efforts to innovate and streamline existing programs. They lead key efforts and initiatives such as the development of a comprehensive Preservation Strategy, developing a Permanent Supportive Housing programmatic initiative, and providing key expertise and feedback to support the legislative agenda. This section's staff act as the liaison and coordinators on cross-divisional planning efforts as well as connecting with Agency Integrators to ensure programmatic connections with external planning efforts.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

• If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to and include the job requisition number.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the page for more details.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

• Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• Work Authorization: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: . NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

APPENDIX

Emails

Links