New Policy Coordinator processes incoming applications for new and renewing policies to include changes/updates according to company guidelines for group health, dental and/or life policies. Responsibilities include reviewing and screening requests, calculating new premiums, issuing new policies and associated documentation. Being a New Policy Coordinator serves assigned accounts by responding to inquiries and resolving issues of concern. Requires an associate degree or its equivalent. Additionally, New Policy Coordinator typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The New Policy Coordinator possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Housing Policy Coordinator will join the Policy and Planning Section of the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB). This position will work regularly with members of the public, City staff, elected officials, industry representatives, and community leaders. It will require excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy. Individuals applying for this position should have a strong understanding of racial equity and integrating racial equity into policy and programs. PHB is someone willing to grow with the department as we learn how to better partner with Black, Indigenous, Latiné, and People of Color communities.
Additionally, we are planning to expand our team with an upcoming regular, full-time position. While this position is not currently available, we encourage qualified candidates to express their interest for future consideration. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting opportunity.
As a Housing Policy Coordinator, you will:
Serve as primary bureau staff on land use, planning, and zoning code projects, evaluate and make recommendations on proposed policy and program changes.
Maintain and administer a portion of the bureau’s permanent supportive housing (PSH) portfolio of work.
Conduct research and analysis, develop staff reports, present findings and recommendations to stakeholder groups to seek input and feedback.
Support cross-functional policy and program alignment and coordination.
Monitor federal, state, and local affordable housing regulations, funding, and administrative rules, and their impact on housing programs and policy.
Represent the Housing Bureau at meetings and provide technical assistance to advisory committees, associations, staff, local governments, and the public, as needed.
Our Ideal Candidate is:
Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, and document solutions.
An Equitable Team Member: Experience promoting and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.
Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Strong interpersonal skills.
About the Bureau:
Since 2009, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has worked toward a vision that "all Portlanders can find affordable homes...and have equitable access to housing." To that end, we are charged with developing citywide housing policy, delivering programs that increase the supply of affordable housing and promote stable homeownership, and administering a broad range of federal and local resources. Through our policies, plans, and funding, PHB works to stabilize families in their current homes, provide new affordable housing opportunities, and foster equitable, integrated, and diverse communities.
The mission of the Portland Housing Bureau is to solve the unmet housing needs of the people of Portland. The Bureau accomplishes its mission by building and preserving quality, affordable rental, and owner-occupied housing; supporting and sponsoring programs that help low-income Portlanders find, rent, buy, retain, and repair their homes; bringing together partners and leading them to assess the city's housing needs, choose sustainable solutions to efficiently meet them, and identify how best to pay for them; and reaching out to Communities of Color to ensure their participation in the economic opportunities that quality housing investments create.
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Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior Recruiter
Experience analyzing complex objectives, evaluating alternatives, and reaching logical conclusions and recommendations based on facts while exercising tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive issues.
Experience collecting, managing, and analyzing program data for effective evaluation and reporting on activities, compliance, and effectiveness.
Experience presenting conclusions and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively to both internal and external program/project stakeholders.
Experience applying a racial equity lens to work and integrating racial equity into policies and programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as office personnel, elected officials and their staff, representatives of other government agencies, the public, and community members.
Knowledge of City zoning code, planning principles, and land use practices, along with knowledge of housing policies and the regulatory environment impacting affordable housing development and supportive housing services.
Degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Community Development
Experience facilitating culturally responsive engagement