Housing Stabilization Division (HSD) Deputy Director (GLPM3)

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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: 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.

This position oversees HSD's programmatic Sections aimed at maintaining housing stability, including the Homeless Services Section, the Housing Retention Team, and the Energy Services Section. This position partners with the HSD Director to respond to and be accountable for Legislative requests, including emergency requests, in the endeavor to promote housing stability and to mitigate the growing homelessness crisis. The Deputy Director is a strategic leader and effective communicator responsible for implementing a comprehensive approach to operational resource management, program management, and continuous performance improvement.

This position has great influence over the program design, planning, and implementation for the Division. This position is also responsible for specific Department and Division initiatives (such as statewide housing plan, systems implementation, Governor's Interagency Council on Homelessness, etc.). This position serves as the back-up to the HSD Director and will represent the Director at Housing Stability Council, Executive Team meetings, all-staff meetings, Division meetings, meetings with elected officials, and external stakeholder meetings when requested. This position also serves as the back-up to the Assistant Directors of Homeless Services, Housing Retention, and Energy Services in their absence.

Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience.

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Four years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

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

• Experience developing and recommending new strategies for providing efficient and effective programs and services, including administrative rule changes, proposed legislation, grants, and contracts.

• Experience managing teams and managers and developing and maintaining staff performance measurements in relation to program delivery goals.

• Experience as a funder of homelessness response, housing instability, or energy service programs.

• Experience presenting to state and federal committees, commissions, legislative bodies, etc. on matters pertaining to OHCS programs and services.

• Ability to consult and plan with agency stakeholders to ensure understanding of and compliance with state and federal housing laws and regulations.

• Ensure all customers, stakeholders, partners, and coworkers are treated with dignity and respect.

• Experience incorporating affirmative action and equity, diversity and inclusion strategies into all hiring, retention, training, and management decisions to increase cultural awareness and diversity within the division.

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.

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: 03/25/25

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

• Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

• 1st Round of Interviews: 04/07/25

• 2nd Round of Interviews: Week of TBD

• Final Interview: If needed

• Anticipated Start Date: 05/03/25

• 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

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

OHCS's Housing Stabilization Division (HSD) provides critical statewide services addressing homelessness, housing stabilization, and energy and climate resilience for Oregonians with low incomes. HSD also administers the statewide data repository supporting accountable and effective funding and program design. Through a network of providers, including Community Action Agencies, local governmental and community-based planning groups, and community-based and culturally responsive organizations, HSD provides funding for shelter, re-housing support, rent assistance, energy assistance, and supports community service connections to critical needs for health care, education, and nutritious food. Recognizing the need to address root causes, the Housing Stabilization Division seeks to honor tribal sovereignty advance racial equity, and deploy a human-centered, wraparound approach toward a vision that all Oregonians will have equitable and inclusive access to safe and affordable housing and energy resources ensuring that any experience of housing instability will be rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

• 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.

• 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.

Emails

• HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

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