The PositionAre you passionate about equitable housing solutions? Join us as the Housing Deputy Director at the Portland Housing Bureau. Collaborate with elected leaders and our team to shape affordable housing policies and initiatives. Lead strategic planning efforts, mentor colleagues, and champion diversity and inclusion. Make a difference in Portland's housing landscape by applying today.
Job Appointment: This position is exempt from Civil Service and is an "At Will" position. It serves at the discretion of the hiring authority, subject to the City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rules and the Portland City Charter and Code.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work is to be conducted at 4 1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 7007, Portland, OR 97201 . Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here .
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.
Position Summary
Under general policy direction plans, organizes, and directs divisions within the Portland Housing Bureau to achieve delivery of affordable and homeless housing program goals and initiatives; directs and manages resource development efforts to secure public and private resources to advance the bureau's mission; assists the Housing Director in developing and implementing bureau's strategic plan; leads and directs the development of bureau strategies, policies, and initiatives; assess full responsibility and acts as the Housing Director as requested and in the Director's absence; and performs related duties as assigned.
As the Housing Deputy Director, you will:
- Assist the Director in articulating and executing the City's affordable and homeless housing vision, mission, and objectives in collaboration with elected leadership.
- Collaborate with the Director and Bureau leadership team to devise, execute, and manage comprehensive affordable and homeless housing management programs, policies, guidelines, procedures, and practices citywide.
- Support the Housing Director in formulating and implementing the Bureau's strategic plan; formulate and propose strategies and initiatives; provide policy development and interpretation for all housing programs.
- Strategize, coordinate, supervise, integrate, and assess the activities of assigned divisions within the Portland Housing Bureau.
- Partner with managers to devise, execute, and monitor work plans aimed at achieving bureau mission, goals, and performance metrics; oversee the development of and monitor performance against the bureau budget; oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of work programs, plans, processes, systems, and procedures to accomplish City and bureau goals, objectives, and performance metrics, including advancing the Bureau's equity agenda.
- Engage in grant writing and resource development in coordination with the Bureau Director and leadership team.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
- Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done;
- Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions;
- Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work;
- An Equitable Leader: Experience leading and mentoring people and creating and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace;
- Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic.]
About the Bureau:
Since 2009, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has worked toward a vision that "all Portlanders can find affordable homes...and have equitable access to housing." To that end, we are charged with developing citywide housing policy, delivering programs that increase the supply of affordable housing and promote stable homeownership, and administering a broad range of federal and local resources. Through our policies, plans, and funding, PHB works to stabilize families in their current homes, provide new affordable housing opportunities, and foster equitable, integrated, and diverse communities.
The mission of the Portland Housing Bureau is to solve the unmet housing needs of the people of Portland. The Bureau accomplishes its mission by building and preserving quality, affordable rental, and owner-occupied housing; supporting and sponsoring programs that help low-income Portlanders find, rent, buy, retain, and repair their homes; bringing together partners and leading them to assess the city's housing needs, choose sustainable solutions to efficiently meet them, and identify how best to pay for them; and reaching out to Communities of Color to ensure their participation in the economic opportunities that quality housing investments create.
Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity
Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about this position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day, review the announcement and how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.
Time: Jun 25, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84284766344 Questions? Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Knowledge of principles and practices of strategic leadership in public administration, budget preparation and administration, and fields related to the mission and purpose of the Portland Housing Bureau.
Knowledge of principles of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and patience; gain cooperation through discussion and collaboration.
Ability to collaborate with communities of color and people traditionally underrepresented in local decision-making; facilitate inclusive participation in programs and activities; communicate cross-culturally.
Experience in writing grants, resource development, and leading teams through application processes for resources.
Experience in affordable housing development and financing.
Applicants must also possess:
- A current/valid state driver's license. Applicants must meet City "good driver" requirements.
Although not required, you may have the following: - Management experience working for a housing agency or organization .
- Experience with Oregon’s low-income housing tax credit financing system and financing housing within the Portland metro region.
- Advanced degree or professional certification in a housing or public administration field.
The Recruitment Process STEP 1: Apply online between June 10, 2024 - July 8, 2024 Required Application Materials: - Resume
- Cover Letter
- Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials: - Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)
Application Tips: - The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos and offers How to Apply Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
- Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
- Do not attach materials not requested.
- All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
- All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of July 8, 2024 - An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.
- Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
- Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of July 15, 2024 - Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): August - The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
- Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: August Step 6: Start Date: September - A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change* Additional Information Click here for additional information regarding the following: - Veteran Preference
- ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
- Work Status
- Equal Employment Opportunity
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
- Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
- Carrot Fertility
- Wellness Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement
- Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), includingcontributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
- Family Medical Leave
- City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers .
Closing Date/Time: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
