The PositionAre you ready to lead transformative initiatives in housing policy and planning? Join us as the Policy and Planning Manager at the Portland Housing Bureau. In this role, you'll oversee a dynamic team responsible for developing strategies, policies, and initiatives to address housing challenges across the city. Lead with courage, adaptability, and respect, while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor teams, and drive change in Portland's housing landscape. If you're passionate about making housing accessible for all and ready to make a difference, apply now and be part of our mission to solve the unmet housing needs of the people of Portland.
Job Appointment: Regular, Full-time
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 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
The Policy and Planning Manager is responsible for the bureau’s policy and planning unit, which includes the Policy and Planning team, Data Analytics and Systems team, Rental Services Office, and Development Incentives team. This position directs the work of the policy and planning unit, leading the development of strategies, policies, programs, initiatives, and citywide regulations that are implemented via one of the program groups that fall within the overall unit with minimal supervision. This position would oversee internal and external policies and procedures, rental housing market regulations, affordable housing land use and zoning regulations, contracts and intergovernmental agreements, budget development and management, and other major work functions.
This position leads and provides oversight to three (3) managers (and their program groups) and a two (2) person policy and planning staff. The program groups that report to this position include the following:
Policy and planning team - functions include policy development, strategic planning, government relations, COVID response programs, etc.
Data analytics and systems team - functions include housing market analysis, bureau programs performance management, federal planning and reporting, data systems and business systems management and support, etc.
Rental Services Office - functions include landlord-tenant and fair housing programs, regulations, and technical assistance , etc.
Development Incentives team - functions include incentive-based affordable housing tax and fee exemption programs, land-use and zoning affordable housing regulations and programs, etc.
As a Policy and Planning Manager , you will:
- Recruit, hire, train, and mentor employees reflective of the diverse communities in Portland .
- Supervise skilled teams .
- Provide day-to-day support and coordination for staff .
- Develop and implement internal and external policies and procedures related to:
- Rental housing market regulations
- Affordable housing land use and zoning regulations
- Develop, review, and implement contracts and intergovernmental agreements .
- Develop and manage a budget .
Our Ideal Candidate is:
- Courageous: You are willing to work through tough problems, speak with integrity, ask difficult questions , embrace accountability, and step forward to make decisions
- Adaptable: You can remain flexible, agile, and calm in a continually evolving environment with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining your pragmatic ability to judge when to stick to plan or when to change course; you are an ongoing learner, keeping pace with industry advances
- Open: You model openness in trusting others with information, tasks, and decisions; you demonstrate vulnerability; and you acknowledge your challenges in performing the work
- Respectful: You consistently recognize and approach each individual as a capable, independent team member or customer, understanding each person brings a unique set of past experiences that shape their current participation and contributions.
- Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
- 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.
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 24, 2024 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88629051626 Questions? Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources
Amanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Experience recognizing, initiating , and leading change efforts, applying an equity lens to programs, and facilitating difficult conversations when needed regarding equity and anti-racism initiatives.
Experience creating a culture of professionalism, accountability and providing leadership within a diverse, team-oriented work environment.
Experience with budget and multi-year strategic plan development, administration, and reporting.
Knowledge of housing best practices as it relates to developing policy and housing management.
Experience leading and directing personnel including, coaching, and/or training and mentoring a diverse and unionized workforce.
Although not required, you may have the following: - Degree in Public Administration
- Knowledge of Housing programs, policies, and strategies
- Three (3) Years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, and managing programs, projects, and/or personnel functions within an organizational unit
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): July - 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: Jul y Step 6: Start Date: August - 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
