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Oregon Housing & Community Services

Recovery Program Specialist – Limited Duration

Administrative Specialist 2

Remote

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for someone to work in our Recovery & Resilience Section who will assist in the oversight of program activities, supporting quality assurance reviews, aiding in the assessment of case files for compliance with policies and procedures, and helping in the release of contractor-provided work products. If this sounds like your next career opportunity, then we want you to apply for our Recovery Program Specialist position today!

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The primary purpose of this position is to provide essential administrative and operational support to the disaster Recovery Programs managed under federal disaster management grants. This role primarily focuses on ensuring the smooth functioning of Recovery Programs by adhering to established standard operating procedures, maintaining program integrity through regular quality control checks, and facilitating effective communication and coordination within the Program Implementation team and with external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include assisting in the oversight of program activities, supporting quality assurance reviews, aiding in the assessment of case files for compliance with policies and procedures, and helping in the release of contractor-provided work products. The position also involves assisting in the development and implementation of checklists for various programmatic workflows, providing direct support to survivors and applicants as needed, and contributing to the equitable distribution of housing opportunities in collaboration with local recovery organizations and in alignment with policy guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.

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An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.

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An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

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 . 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.

RECOVERY & RESILIENCE SECTION

The Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has established a new division to manage recovery from major disasters. The Recovery & Resilience section will administer long-term state and federal grants to benefit disaster survivors and impacted communities in Oregon. Primarily, the division is recovering from the major disasters that occurred during Labor Day Weekend of 2020 when fires caused the loss of nearly 4,200 homes in the state. The Oregon Legislature allocated $150 million in specific wildfire recovery along with substantial affordable housing funding applied to disaster impacted regions, and the federal government is expected to allocate resources to the recovery as well. OHCS has set aggressive goals to replace as much of the lost housing as it possibly can, and to provide a comprehensive recovery for individuals impacted by the fires. This division is a key function of OHCS and will develop innovative business practices within the agency.

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