Assistant Housing Program Specialist

Salary: $41.17 - $54.53 Hourly
Location : Portland Housing Bureau, 1900 SW 4th St, Suite 7007, Portland OR 97201, OR
Job Type: Regular
Job Number:
Bureau: Portland Housing Bureau
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
Job Appointment: Full Time. Regular.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Alternate schedules may be available.
Work Location: Hybrid. This position reports to 1900 SW 4th Ave. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information,
Union Representation: AFSCME-189. To view current labor agreements, .
Starting Pay: Applicants start at the entry rate. If you are an AFSCME-represented employee, see labor agreement or contact your labor representative for additional information.

Position Summary:

The City of Portland is seeking an Assistant Housing Program Specialist, to join the Preference Policy team of the Portland Housing Bureau. The Housing Bureau, as a part of its N/NE Housing Strategy has developed a program to identify and prioritize Portland residents who have been disproportionately harmed by the city's urban renewal actions over the last 5-7 decades for affordable home ownership and rental housing programs. This position requires excellent communication skills, and the exercise of tact and diplomacy. Individuals applying for this position should have a strong understanding of Racial Equity and integrating Racial Equity into policy and programs.

What you get to do:

• Developing policies and planning for program implementation.
• Administering education, outreach, and technical assistance to the public.
• Administering the application process and managing the case files of applicants on the prioritized service list.
• Developing data sets and analyzing program performance and results.
• Work regularly with members of the public, city staff, industry representatives, and community leaders.
• Provide recommendations on administrative policies, program rules and funding levels.

As a person, you are:

• Collaborative: An authentic professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
• Solutions Oriented: A person who possesses and uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, document solutions, and problem solve.
• Someone who Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Someone who embraces anti-racist approaches through intentional partnership, self-awareness, and action, showing cultural humility, advocacy, and mindfulness. Someone who understands the importance of using DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.
• Emotionally Intelligent: A person who is motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic, and works to create the same characteristics in their Team.

To Qualify
Applicants must demonstrate how their education, training, and experience meet each of the minimum qualifications listed below:

1. Knowledge and ability to apply the methods of program, administrative and procedural analysis.
2. Experience effectively communicating in both oral and written formats, including preparing clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, correspondence, and other documents appropriate to diverse audiences.
3. Knowledge and ability to analyze, explain and apply relevant laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
4. Experience using standard data management, and office software to maintain files, records, and documentation.
5. Experience collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data, either in statistical or narrative form.

The Recruitment Process
How to Apply:

• Submit your resume and cover letter by the closing date.
• (Optional) Submit Veterans' Preference documents, if applicable.
  If this is your first time applying with the City of Portland, or if you haven't requested veteran preference before (and would like to now), please attach your DD214-Member 4 and/or VA Benefit Letter to your application. Once we verify your eligibility, we'll record your veteran preference in our system, so it automatically applies to your future applications.

What to Expect:

1. Application Review - (October 13-16): We'll review your application materials to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications listed above.
2. Notice/Feedback - (Week of October 19th): You will receive an email when the minimum qualification review is complete. If you disagree with the evaluation results, you may request a review within 14 days of the email notice, per
3. Selection Process - (Late October / Early November): The hiring bureau will review qualified applications, conduct interviews, and check references.
4. Conditional Job Offer - (Mid November): Final candidates may undergo a background or driving record check, depending on the position.

Additional Information
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We're committed to providing a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. If you need assistance with your application or would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, pregnancy, or religious belief, please contact the recruiter listed below.

Questions? We're here to help!If you have questions about this recruitment or need assistance, contact:

Tamela Ressler, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

• Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
• Carrot Fertility
• Wellness Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement
• Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions 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.
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Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy.
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Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.
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