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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.

• Working Condition: Hybrid > This position is largely remote with some requirements for in-person work.

• This is a permanent, full time, management service position.

• This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

The primary purpose of this position is to lead monitoring, evaluation and improvement of policies and practices furthering equity and inclusion in the work of the Affordable Rental Housing Division. Plans, coordinates, and promotes efforts to track and report on the impact of OHCS policies and strategies promoting equity and racial justice, in close collaboration with a range of internal and external partners. Major areas of focus for this position include workforce equity and MWESB goals and compliance; promoting best practices around equitable property management and resident services; tenant outcomes in ARH-supported projects; and support for culturally specific and culturally responsive affordable housing development and operations.

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and five years' experience coordinating or administering a program

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Any combination of experience or education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Note: The specific job-related experience or education requirements will be listed by the recruiting agency based on the position under recruitment.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact: HCS_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov

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

• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion broadly defined.

• Experience implementing programs that intentionally include equity and inclusion.

• Experience working within large, complex organizations to elevate equity and inclusion.

• Strong grasp of the ways housing intersects with issues of equity, inclusion and racial justice.

• Collaborative orientation, able to build trust and confidence across diverse stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Ability to take initiative and responsibility for complex strategy, implementation and evaluation.

• Strong analytic and communication skills

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.

• Generous benefits package 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 (PERS).

• 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 Pay Equity website for more information.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 07/10/2024

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 07/22/2024

• 2nd Round of Interviews: If needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 09/03/2024

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

• External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

• 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: HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

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 Statewide Housing Plan. 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 Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report 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: https://www.oregon.gov/OHCS/pages/index.aspx

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. OHCS's vision for the state is that all Oregonians have the opportunity to pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

OHCS's Affordable Rental Housing Division serves as the state's housing finance agency. OHCS provides financial support to create and preserve quality, affordable rental housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. The Affordable Rental Housing Division administers federal, and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. This includes the development of new multifamily rental units and the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily rental units; the preservation of existing subsidized multifamily rental housing and the long-term maintenance of affordable rental housing through asset management and compliance, as well as managing HUD Section 8 Contract for the state of Oregon.

The Policy & Initiatives 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 Policy & Initiatives 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.

• 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 HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov 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 Classification and Compensation 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: 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: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

• Application Instructional PDF

• Application Instructional Video

• Benefits Information

• Classification and Compensation Page

• OHCS Website

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Halfway Progress Report

• Oregon's Statewide Housing Plan - Full Plan

• Pay Equity

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

• Veterans Resources