Assistant Director of Policy, Planning & Operations (PPDM2)

at  Oregon Housing and Community Services

Initial Posting Date:
08/30/2024
Application Deadline:
09/15/2024
Agency:
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Salary Range:
$6,901 - $10,674
Position Type:
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!

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_HR.Solutions@HCS.oregon.gov

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_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

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

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.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.

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• 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.

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.