PuSH-CP Program Analyst (PA4) - #1336903

Initial Posting Date: 04/17/2024 Application Deadline: 04/30/2024 Agency: Oregon Housing and Community Services Salary Range: $6,573 - $9,677 Position Type: Employee Position Title: PuSH-CP Program Analyst (PA4) Job Description: Oregon Housing & Community Services PuSH-CP Program Analyst Program Analyst 4 Hybrid - Salem, OR Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for an experienced Publicly Supported Housing Contract Preservation (PuSH-CP) Program Analyst 4. This candidate will be responsible for planning, directing, and managing the collective portfolios for OHCS, USDA Rural Development (RD), and HUD project-based rental assistance. If your experience matches and your personal & professional mission aligns with the agency, don’t wait, and 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: Hybrid > This position has some requirements for in-person work
• This is a permanent, full time, management service position
• 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 both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desirable attributes listed in this job posting

WHAT YOU WILL DO This person in this position will serves as OHCS authority and technical expert for the Publicly Supported Housing Contract Preservation (PuSH-CP) Program, a state program enacted by the 2017 state legislature. Responsibilities include planning, directing and managing the collective portfolios for OHCS, USDA Rural Development (RD), and HUD project-based rental assistance (Oregon’s “PuSH Portfolio”) and deliverables by initiating policy and on-going policy changes to meet dynamic needs in alignment with OHCS’ Statewide Housing Plan goals and objectives; responding to legislative mandates; insuring compliance between state and federal expiration and preservation requirements intended to mitigate risk of loss of affordable housing to low and very low income Oregonians; writing program guidelines, policies, administrative rules and procedures, as needed; reviewing changes to PuSH-CP Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and updating PuSH-CP Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) accordingly. This includes PuSH-CP Program oversight, including any Designee appointments, Requests for Proposals (RFP), updates of written materials used to describe the purpose of the PuSH-CP Program, including PuSH-CP “fact sheets”, OHCS’ PuSH-CP website page, PuSH-CP Owner Notice forms, Owner Non-Compliance Notices, PuSH-CP Designee process) and other PuSH materials on an as needed basis. Maintains and updates statistical data for the PuSH-CP Portfolio as project-specific changes occur in alignment with multiple OHCS databases related to program expiration monitoring
The ability to preserve existing affordable housing stock in Oregon is very important to Oregon’s affordable housing community. PuSH-CP intersects with other federal and state affordable housing programs. The PuSH-CP Program Manager will collaborate with other internal staff and program managers, as well as external stakeholders, public and private lenders, federal and state governmental units, community organizations, and additional preservation-directed entities to develop creative solutions to program feasibility, with careful consideration to conflicting laws and regulations MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 To request a copy of the position description, please contact: [email protected] DESIRED ATTRIBUTES The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge of Affordable Rental Housing Programming
• Experience proactively administering programs, constantly setting priorities involving their time and attention
• Ability to interpret and implement new programmatic regulations and changes in regulations in a timely manner
• Provide attention to detail, handle multiple priorities and projects while staying in compliance with program policy and regulations
• Ability to understand and coordinate local, state, federal requirements and understand multiple complex housing programs are required
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• 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

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE *These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 04/30/24
• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going
• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of 05/06/24
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD if needed
• Anticipated Start Date: 06/03/24

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 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: [email protected] 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 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 2022 Progress 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 AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING: PORTFILIO ADMINISTRATION SECTION The Portfolio Administration section of the Affordable Rental Housing division ensures the long-term viability of affordable housing built with public dollars across Oregon. The section monitors the financial viability, physical condition, management, and tenant eligibility of the funded projects and compliance with the state and federal rules and regulations associated with the funding sources, which is in excess of $1.4 billion of assets with over 1,500 properties. This section helps to ensure the existing affordable rental housing stock is safe and decent for the long term ARH: ASSET AND PRESERVATION MANAGEMENT UNIT The Asset and Preservation Management Unit is responsible for the management of the Agency’s asset analysis and preservation functions across multiple programs, ensuring the financial and functional viability of the Agency’s portfolio of over 1500 properties with total asset value in excess of $1.4 billion, coordinating Agency preservation efforts for Publicly Supported Housing (PUSH), ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, coordinating with section compliance monitoring efforts, and assisting the Development Resources and Production Section with asset management issues for properties seeking/securing Agency funding 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 [email protected] 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: 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: 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

APPENDIX Emails

• [email protected]

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