Production Analysts (LS3) > Multiple Positions

Initial Posting Date:

12/22/2023

Application Deadline:

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Agency:

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range:

$5,747 - $8,831

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Production Analysts (LS3) > Multiple Positions

Job Description:

Oregon Housing & Community ServicesProduction Analysts > Multiple PositionsClassification: Loan Specialist 3Salem, OR (Hybrid or Remote)

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is growing our programs and personnel by leaps and bounds! We are looking for an innovative, detail-oriented professional with loan funding experience in addition to experience working with grant and tax credit resources. If you are up for a challenge and ready to hit the ground running with a dynamic and supportive team, then don't wait and apply today!

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Working Condition: Hybrid or Remote > This position can be fully remote with some requirements for in-person work. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.

• These positions are permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

• Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Production Analyst willmake decisionsthrough thorough evaluation and analysis. This will provide for the effective use ofloan funding, andgrant and tax credit resources for theacquisition and renovation of homeless shelters,preservation of manufactured home parks, and support of the land acquisition program along with underwritingof affordable multi-family rental housing while protecting OHCS from financial and legal risk regardingloan,grant, and tax credit funds.The person in this position will also work as a funding partner in cooperation withinternal partners from the Housing StabilizationDivisionand external partners (project sponsors, community action agencies,and/or development teams)to successfully develop, construct, operate andmaintainshelterrenovation and acquisition projectsas well as affordable housing projects.TheProduction Analyst'role in the creation and preservation of affordablerentalhousing is to allocate, control and disburse fundsfromstate and federal programs.They will mainly focus on Production Analyst duties for the Housing StabilizationDivision's Shelter Acquisition and Renovation fundingandtheAffordable Rental Housing Division'sLand Acquisition Program and the Manufactured Housing Preservation Program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economic, Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Three (3) years' experience analyzing and underwriting residential, commercial, or public sector loans; or three (3) years' experience in economic or community development, project development, or as a business finance officer.

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• A Bachelor's degree in other fields with an MBA, MPA, or MA in Management with an emphasis in general accounting, cost accounting, financial accounting, financial reporting, financial intermediation, finance, or marketing

• Two (2) years' experience at the level of a business finance officer or senior loan officer.

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• Any combination of experience and education deemed acceptable for satisfactory job performance to the appointing authority.

To request a copy of the position description, please contact:

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

• Experience in multi-family real estate development.

• Experience in Affordable Housing underwriting/lending or commercial real estate loan experience.

• Financial analytical skills with an in-depth understanding of affordable multifamily housing finance; various funding sources, such as Low-Income

• Housing Tax Credits, HOME, HTF, Oregon Affordable Housing Tax Credit (OAHTC), Section 8, grant programs and tax-exempt bond financing.

• Expertise in affordable housing development rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated awareness of racial justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace or a volunteer setting.

With skills in:

• Knowledge and experience using tools and techniques of real estate development, lending, and credit analysis, and/or finance and financial Modeling.

• Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with the aptitude to adjust priorities as needed to meet business, project management including managing multiple projects simultaneously with competing stakeholders and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. This position requires regular contact with real estate professionals including but not limited to developers, funders, investors, attorneys, other state and federal agencies and the ability to negotiate with housing developers.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

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.

• 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 ().

• 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 website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

• Recruitment Closes: Open until filled.

• Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: Ongoing

• Assessment (Supplemental Questions): Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be sent the writing assessment with a submission deadline.

• Hiring Manager Screening for Desired Attributes: Ongoing

• Interviews: Ongoing, beginning the Week of 01/15/2024

• Final Interview: TBD. Candidates will receive status updates throughout the recruitment process.

• Anticipated Start Date: 2024 > March 4th, 18th.

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

• External applicants: View this . A PDF is also available by .

• REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at:

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.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website:

AFFORDABLE RETNAL HOUSING DIVISION: PRODUCTION SECTION

The Production Section of the ARH Division administers federal, and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, and affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. The Production section administers competitive processes as well as other processes to dedicate funding resources. The section ensures policy objectives are met while meeting local needs and statewide priorities. The section also ensures long-term affordability through its financing.

WANT TO KNOW MORE? LET US HELP YOU!

• 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 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 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: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization 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: . NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.

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