DRR Support Specialist (AS2) - Limited Duration

Initial Posting Date: 07/11/2025

Application Deadline:07/25/2025

Agency:Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range:$4,207 - $5,842

Position Type:Employee

Position Title:DRR Support Specialist (AS2) - Limited Duration

Job Description:

Oregon Housing & Community Services

DRR Support Specialist – Limited Duration

[Administrative Specialist 2]

Hybrid – Salem, OR

Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) is currently looking for a DRR Support Specialist to provide essential administrative and operational support to the disaster recovery programs managed under federal disaster management grants. This role primarily focuses on ensuring the smooth functioning of recovery programs by adhering to established standard operating procedures, maintaining program integrity through regular quality control checks, and facilitating effective communication and coordination both within the Program Team and with external stakeholders. If you are looking for a new career opportunity, then grow your career with us 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 opportunities for Oregonians.

Our Core Values: Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Working Condition: Hybrid > This position is based primarily in a remote office, necessitating both remote and in-office work as needed.

This position is Limited Duration (LD), full time, and represented by SEIU.

This LD position is a project/grant position with the possibility of funding being extended. Anticipated closing date is 06/30/27. The position may close earlier depending on program timelines.

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.

This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The person in this position will provide essential administrative and operational support to the disaster recovery programs managed under federal disaster management grants. This role primarily focuses on ensuring the smooth functioning of recovery programs by adhering to established standard operating procedures, maintaining program integrity through regular quality control checks, and facilitating effective communication and coordination both within the Program Team and with external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include assisting in the oversight of program activities, supporting quality assurance reviews, aiding in the assessment of case files for compliance with policies and procedures, and helping in the release of contractor-provided work products. The position also involves assisting in the development and implementation of checklists for various programmatic workflows, providing direct support to survivors and applicants as needed, and contributing to the equitable distribution of housing opportunities in collaboration with local recovery organizations and in alignment with policy guidelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of secretarial or administrative support experience including coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.

-OR-

An associate degree in general office occupations and two years of secretarial or administrative support experience that includes coordinating office procedures, preparing narrative and statistical reports, and administrative data collection and analysis.

-OR-

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

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DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

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

A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

An understanding of disaster recovery process, strong customer service, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and planning skills.

Ability to work independently and efficiently, with a focus on completing administrative tasks and supporting program operations effectively.

Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.

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.

Generous benefits package 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 (PERS).

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 Pay Equity website for more information.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

Recruitment Closes: 07/25/25

Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going

Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going

1st Round of Interviews: Week of 08/04/25

2nd Round of Interviews: TBD if needed

Anticipated Start Date: 09/02/25

APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS

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

External applicants: View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

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

REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” for this position.

A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

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 with 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 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 Statewide Housing Plan. 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 Building Oregon's Future: 2023 Annual Report 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:

DISASTER RECOVERY & RESILIENCE (DRR)

The Oregon Department of Housing and Community Services (OHCS) has a newly established section to manage recovery from major disasters. The Disaster Recovery & Resilience section will administer long-term state and federal grants to benefit disaster survivors and impacted communities in Oregon. Primarily, the division is recovering from the major disasters that occurred during Labor Day Weekend of 2020 when fires caused the loss of nearly 4,200 homes in the state. The Oregon Legislature allocated $150 million in specific wildfire recovery general funds along with substantial affordable housing funding which will be applied to disaster impacted regions, and the federal government has allocated $422 million in Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the US Housing and Urban Development Department. OHCS has set aggressive goals to replace as much of the lost housing as it possibly can, and to provide a comprehensive recovery for individuals impacted by the fires. This division is a key function of OHCS and will develop innovative business practices within the agency.

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 Classification and Compensation 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: Oregon Housing & Community Services (OHCS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized 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: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

APPENDIX

Emails

Links

Application Instructional PDF

Application Instructional Video

Benefits Information

Classification and Compensation Page

OHCS Website

Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Halfway Progress Report

Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Full Plan

Pay Equity

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Veterans Resources

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