Assistant Director of Policy, Planning & Operations (PPDM2)

Initial Posting Date :

08 / 30 / 2024

Application Deadline :

09 / 15 / 2024

Agency :

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range : $6,901 - $10,674

$6,901 - $10,674

Position Type : Employee

Employee

Position Title :

Assistant Director of Policy, Planning & Operations (PPDM2)

Job Description :

Oregon Housing & Community Services

Assistant Director of Policy, Planning & Operations

Policy Planning & Development Manager 2

Hybrid - Salem, OR

Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) is in search of an Assistant Director of Policy, Planning & Operations who will direct, plan, organize, and align the Housing Stabilization Division (HSD) programs & operations teams.

This position collaborates with all divisions of the organization and will be tasked with providing leadership to the internal policy and operations functions of the HSD division.

If you are committed to improving the homelessness response and prevention system for low and moderate-income Oregonians and you have experience building and managing a dynamic team, then this opportunity is for you!

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 desired attributes listed in this job posting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Director of Policy, Program, and Operations (PPO manager) will manage the Housing Stabilization (HSD) Policy, Planning, and Operations section.

This manager will provide leadership and support to a team of policy and planning analysts and policy-adjacent subject matter experts to direct, plan, organize, and align HSD programs and operations with federal and state laws and regulations.

This position will also supervise a manager leading a team of operations focused staff (project managers, including equity integration specialist, fiscal / budget analyst, partner relations and capacity building analyst, and administrative specialist).

The PPO manager has a strong external stakeholder orientation, ensuring that HSD policy and implementation is responsive to partners and the Oregonians we serve, and that we are building more equitable and accessible systems to meet the crisis of homelessness and housing instability.

The PPO manager will also serve as a key partner with Agency Central Services to support operational excellence, in coordination with the operations team, and be a leader in working with government affairs and divisional and agency leadership during budget development, providing responsive engagement with the legislature during sessions, and leading implementation of new funding.

This position has a role in assuring that risk is mitigated for both the agency and the state overall. The PPO manager will work closely with and report directly to the HSD Director to ensure that the HSD Policy, Planning, and Operations section is addressing and balancing Agency, community, and near and long-term housing needs.

The PPO manager will bring and maintain expertise in homeless and housing policy to support all sections of the division and agency to accomplish our mission.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact : HCS [email protected]

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

Experience and confidence navigating governmental and ideally state systems, and working in emergent, high-pressure, and fast-paced environments.

Supervisory experience including hiring, training and providing support and feedback.

Advanced level knowledge and experience with policy development, program design and implementation, housing affordability & stabilization, and homelessness systems issues.

Experience and confidence with presenting and participating in a variety of public settings.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience with research, identifying best practices, stakeholder engagement, and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and practice.

Demonstrated excellent and persuasive report and policy writing skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.

Experience with legislative planning, bill reviews, and timely coordination and fulfillment of legislative and stakeholder requests.

Experience centering and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in policy, operations, and the workplace.

Knowledge and experience with project management principles and practices.

Candidates with lived experience of homelessness or housing instability are encouraged to apply.

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 : 09 / 15 / 24

Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications : On-going

Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills : On-going

1st Round of Interviews : Week of 09 / 23 / 24

2nd Round of Interviews : Week of 09 / 30 / 24

Final Interview : TBD If needed

Anticipated Start Date : 10 / 24 / 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. The cover letter should not be more than two pages in length.

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 [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 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

HOUSING STABILIZATION DIVISION : POLICY, PLANNING AND OPERATIONS :

The Policy, Planning, and Operations section develops policy and program design in support of the Housing Stabilization vision and mission, and in response to legislative and executive mandates to ensure highly effective policy related to housing stability and ensuring that homelessness becomes rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

Policy, Planning, and Operations is responsible for keeping abreast of best and promising practices, to maintain communication and alignment with other Agency Divisions, Government Relations, and external enterprise stakeholders including the Department of Justice and the Secretary of State.

The Policy, Planning, and Operations section maintains awareness of HSD governing statutes and rules and leads proposal and review of needed changes, and division budget and legislative concepts and bill review.

Additionally, the Policy, Planning, and Operations section supports the Division with project management and fiscal and budget analysis.

The Policy, Planning, and Operations section provides division level project management office (PMO) leadership, project tracking, project intake process management, project workload distribution, equity leadership, racial equity (REAT) coordination and leadership, knowledge management, legislative implementation project management, ARB coordination, legislative concept review coordination, fiscal impact statement responses, and other special project coordination.

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 HCS HR.

[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 : Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States.

OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized 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

HCS [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