Homeownership Program Analyst

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: Remote > This position can be fully remote with some requirements for in-person work. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.

• This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

• 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.

The person in this position will provide programmatic and operational support to the Homeownership Assistance Program (HOAP), Foreclosure Avoidance Counseling (FAC) and other programs within the Homeownership Section. The position assists the section staff to assure funds administered by the State of Oregon are used in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. This position supports the HOAP program team, and other programs with reviewing and verifying all grant reimbursements meet programmatic requirements, entering and analyzing data, assist with compliance monitoring. This position will also assist consumers and partners with resources for down payment assistance, homebuyer education, financial literacy, how to locate mortgage lenders and provide additional referrals and resources needed.

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.

-OR-
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact:

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

• Experience monitoring the grant application process for various homeownership programs.

• Ability to serve as the primary contact for state and local officials and stakeholders to respond to inquiries, provide understanding of the Homeownership programs, assist consumers as needed.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations and stakeholders.

• Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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.

• 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 ().

• 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 website for more information.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 5/22/2024

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of VidCruiter Interviews: Week of 05/27/2024

• 2nd Round of Interviews: 06/03/24

• Final Interview: If needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/24.

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

• External applicants: View this . A PDF is also available by .

• 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:

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 . 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 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:

The Homeownership Division consists of four sections, each driven by the central goal of engaging low to moderate income Oregonians who wish to attain or retain homeownership.

Our offerings bring stability to families by supporting homebuyer and homeowner financial education and foreclosure counseling, programs that provide mortgage assistance or health and safety repairs as well as developing an array of affordable housing opportunities for Oregonians by facilitating the financing and development of homes for homeownership.

We use an equity and racial justice lens in all of our programming, policies and operations in order to tear down systematic housing barriers and assist in creating opportunities.  Striving to meet our Statewide Housing Plan goal of closing the homeownership gap in underserved communities, we purposefully focus on the role of housing and homeownership, as homeownership has been proven to historically create stability and promote equity and generational wealth-building.

• 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 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 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: .