Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator (OPA3)

at  Oregon Housing and Community Services

Initial Posting Date:
08/09/2024
Application Deadline:
08/19/2024
Agency:
Oregon Housing and Community Services
Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator (OPA3)
Job Description:
Oregon Housing & Community Services
Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator
[Operations & Policy Analyst 3]
Hybrid – Salem or Portland, OR
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) Public Affairs Division is looking for a person to provide support across OHCS programs, staff and with executive leadership, with a particular focus on affordable housing, energy services, and other portfolios. This role supports the development and implementation of state and federal legislative strategies that advance the mission, vision and priorities of the agency. If this sounds like the career opportunity you are looking for then we want, you to join our team and apply for Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator position today!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A 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 four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
-OR-
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
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.
• 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: 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
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The Legislative & Government Relations Coordinator works within the Government Relations Section and provides support across OHCS programs, staff and with executive leadership, with a particular focus on affordable housing, energy services, and other portfolios. This role supports the development and implementation of state and federal legislative strategies that advance the mission, vision and priorities of the agency. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Government Relations, this highly independent position coordinates the agency legislative agenda and priorities with the Oregon State Legislature, the Office of the Governor, Oregon’s federal delegation, and industry advocates to ensure the efficient and effective advancement of agency programs. The position’s primary responsibilities include monitoring legislative committees, legislation development, cross-department coordination, presentation to legislative committees, preparing agency leadership for legislative presentation and policy analysis related to potential legislation impacting OHCS. The Legislative and Government Relations Coordinator also monitors the impacts of federal legislation and federal rules on OHCS programs, providing guidance to the Assistant Director of Government Relations on how to communicate the impact of federal actions with the delegation and federal advocacy partners. The position helps ensure legislative intent is met in implementations and that legislators and stakeholders can engage as appropriate.