| Post Code: D703 | |
| Announcement Number: LEHC9011 | |
| Classification Number: C0862 | |
| Open: 06/23/2009 | |
| Close: 07/7/2009 | |
| Location: Salem | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION This is a full-time, permanent position located in Salem with the Housing Finance Section of the Housing Division of Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) State Agency. This is a classified position represented by a union and subject to payment of fair share or union dues. This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. BENEFITS Employment with Oregon Housing Community Services (OHCS) offers many benefits including paid vacation, sick and personal leave and paid holidays. We also offer an excellent health, dental and optional life and disability insurance package, as well as participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) or the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS In order for your application to be accepted, your PD100 (State of Oregon employment application) must clearly show that you have 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; and four years experience coordinating or administering a program. OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for this classification and prepares you to perform the duties of this position. NOTE: If education is being used to qualify, transcripts must be submitted.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one, some, or all of the following: Managing a state program, Home Owenership programs, First Time Homebuyer programs, Federal or State Grants, Lending, and Escrow or Title. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This program is a homebuyer down-payment assistance program for low income first-time homebuyers. This position will be the lead on administering all aspects of the OHCS’ funded Regional Housing Centers. The Regional Housing Centers focus on single family homeownership issues. Each Housing Center acts as the delivery mechanism and "one stop shop" to provide access to a variety of loan products, homebuyer assistance, and linkages with other housing service providers within their region. Administer the Department’s American Dream Down-payment Initiative (ADDI) grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Also responsible for the development, implementation and administration of the Regional Housing Center program policies and procedures, manuals, administrative rules, contract documents, and monitoring guidelines. This will include providing guidance and training to Department staff members, internal and external partners at the local, state and federal level. Drafts program decision packages and legislative concepts as needed. This position will work with communities that wish to form a regional housing center and facilitate discussion between government entities and local housing program providers during the development process. Additional responsibilities include related grant management, grant writing and resource development. For more detailed duties click on Position Description or request a hard copy by calling 503.986.0989.
TO APPLY All submitted application packets must include the following: • PD100 (download from http://www.oregonjobs.org or call 503-986-0989) • Test questions responses (see TEST SECTION of job announcement) • Transcripts as applicable (official or unofficial at the time of application) HOW TO APPLY Only complete application packets will be considered. Your application must show that you meet the minimum qualifications. Complete and signed applications may be submitted via email, mail, or faxed; and must be received in our office by 5 PM on the closing date. Applications must be legible and complete. Oregon Housing and Community Services North Mall Office Building ATTN: Human Resources 725 Summer St NE – Suite B Salem OR 97301-1266 503-986-0989 Fax: 503.986.0955 (Unreadable faxed or copied applications will not be accepted) Email: OHCS.Applications@hcs.state.or.us. By electronically submitting your application materials you agree to the conditions in the “Certification and Signature” section of the PD100 Application form and the section is enforceable as if it had been signed. H.I.R.E. System participants interested in being considered, must follow the TO APPLY instructions in this job announcement Prior to job offer, current and previous employment references will be contacted and OHCS will obtain a driving history record through the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may contact 503.986.0989. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.
OREGON HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO A DIVERSE WORKFORCE. TEST SECTION LEHC9011 – Program Analyst 3 OHCS You must answer all the test questions in no more than one page per question and should be typewritten. Include any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training you have, which is related to each question. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to correspond with the question. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience you describe in your answers are listed in the "Work History" section of your application form. Your test grade will be based on your answers. 1. Describe your experience identifying training needs, organizing, designing, providing and evaluating the success of specific types of training. Describe the size of the audiences you have trained, the type of the curriculum presented, and techniques you used to ensure successful learning for the participants. 2. Describe any experience you have in monitoring projects and/or grants, or related programs for compliance with state and federal program standards. 3. Describe how you would provide leadership for the network of various participating jurisdictions and sub-grantees who will work with you if you are selected as the Home Owenership Program Coordinator. | |
