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Rental Housing Policy Analyst (OPA2)
Oregon Housing & Community Services | |
paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, remote work | |
United States, Oregon, Salem | |
725 Summer Street Northeast (Show on map) | |
March 27, 2024 | |
Initial Posting Date: 02/16/2024Application Deadline: 04/01/2024Agency: Oregon Housing and Community ServicesSalary Range: $4,998 - $7,647Position Type: EmployeePosition Title: Rental Housing Policy Analyst (OPA2)Job Description: Oregon Housing & Community Services Rental Housing Policy Analyst Classification: Operations & Policy Analyst 2 Location: 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, & INCLUSIONOHCS 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
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 QUALIFICATIONSA 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. To request a copy of the position description, please contact: DESIRED ATTRIBUTESThe most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!
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If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at: WHO WE AREOregon 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 SECTIONThe 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!
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