Hybrid Risk Analysis & Compliance Housing Program Specialist - Limited Duration at City of Portland, OR

About the Department

Job Appointment:  Limited Duration, Full-time. Persons appointed to limited-term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.
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 benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.
 Union Representation:  This classification is represented by the AFSCME 189.  To view this labor agreement, please click here. Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a AFSCME-represented employee, see the labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative. 

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and answer the supplemental questions.
 
Position Summary

The Limited-Term Housing Program Specialist is part of the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) Risk Analysis & Compliance (RAC) team, which monitors PHB’s affordable multi-family housing stock through the terms of the regulatory and loan agreements.  The RAC team performs compliance for approximately 400 multi-family affordable housing projects, which includes approximately 18,000 units.  The RAC team is comprised of a manager, three Housing Program Coordinators, four Housing Program Specialists, and a Housing Assistant Program Specialist.  

This position is budgeted through June 30, 2026.  The option to extend this position will be determined by the FY 26-27 budget.

As the Limited-Term RAC Housing Program Specialist, you will:

• Perform annual compliance testing on multi-family affordable housing projects, which includes analyzing tenant, property, and financial data to determine compliance with regulatory and loan agreements.
• Utilize Microsoft Suite programs, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, proficiently.
• Perform HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) inspections using the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (UPCS) for approximately 40 multi-family projects.   These inspections include on-site physical inspections of properties and units, management process review, and tenant file review.  Inspection frequencies range between 1-3 years, depending on the number of HOME-assisted units.
• Commit to the City of Portland’s Core Values.

Job Functions:

• 70% reviewing and finalizing Annual Compliance Testing (ACT) reports
• 10% performing HOME inspections (in-the-field)
• 10% performing review and close-out of HOME inspections
• 10% other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Knowledgeable of basic accounting principles: the ACT reports require a general understanding of accounting principles
• Adequately Able to use Excel: ACT reports are in Excel format and this position requires a general understanding of Excel spreadsheets
• Solution-Oriented: Possesses the ability to use strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external partners to create, implement, and document solutions
• Strong Communicator: Someone who builds trust and strong relationships through frequent, transparent, and clear communications
• Collaborative: A professional who values partnerships, and develops and supports relationships to get things done
• Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, and team oriented

This position has physical requirements.  Candidates must have the ability to climb stairs, adjust to outdoor conditions, raise arms overhead, open and close windows and doors, and be able to visually assess the condition of properties and apartment units.

About the Bureau: 

Questions?
Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter

Bureau of Human Resources

[email protected] 

Position Duties

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

1. Experience interpreting and applying laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and contracts. 
2. Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. 
3. Ability to use strong communication skills, both written and verbal, especially when communicating complex topics to a general audience. 
4. Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple teams and partners.

Applicants must also possess: 

• A valid state driver’s license and acceptable driving record or ability to use public transit or ride share.

Preferred Qualifications

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following: 

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Minimum Qualifications

STEP 1:  Apply online between August 8, 2025 - August 11, 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

• If you wish to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your veteran documents (e.g., DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter) by the recruitment's closing date.

We have recently updated our veteran preference process. As of March 3rd, 2025 if you made the eligible list and met the eligibility to receive veteran preference, you will no longer need to submit veteran documents for future recruitments.

If you need to update or remove your veteran preference for a specific recruitment or from your master profile, please contact the recruiter listed in the job announcement.

Application Tips:

• Your responses to the supplemental questions 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 résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

• How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying.  It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.

• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.
• You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills. 
• 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 August 11th 

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions 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 would 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 prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of August 18th 

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): late August

• The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: late August / early September

Step 6: Start Date: TBD

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

*Timeline is approximate and subject to change* 

Other Qualifications

Click here for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations 
• Work Status
• Equal Employment Opportunity