Oregon Department of Human Services · 1 day ago
Community and Program Assistance Manager (Grants, Loans, and Programs Manager 2)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,537/mo - $11,657/mo
6+ years expThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Community and Program Assistance Manager to lead efforts in protecting and enhancing Oregon’s environmental quality. This role involves managing operations and staff, developing program goals, and ensuring effective service delivery for various environmental projects and programs.
Non ProfitGovernmentAssociation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the operations and support staff in achieving the objectives of the Community and Program Assistance section
Manage program analysts, lending specialists, project managers, and administrative support staff with varying skillsets and position expectations
Lead, contribute to, and collaborate on, the development of statewide program goals and objectives and the development of section and staff-specific goals
Collaborate with and seek input from peers and teams to identify, prioritize, and schedule work
Hire, manage, lead, and coach technical and professional staff
Resolve difficult technical and/or administrative problems
Monitor goal progress
Track and ensure timeliness and responsiveness to the public, regulated community, and funding recipients
Develop proficiency in, as well as model to others, the State of Oregon Enterprise Values and Competencies: Business Acumen, Communication, Innovation, Intentional Engagement, Mentoring & Developing Others, and Stewardship
Qualification
Required
6 years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience or 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; proven experience developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Demonstrated understanding of public financing for infrastructure; familiarity with developing contracts and agreements to administer funds; experience with oversight of funding programs
Demonstrated understanding of water quality issues and trends and community-focused support, including environmental justice; knowledge of the federal and state laws governing water quality and natural resources management; familiarity with regulatory programs involving permitting and compliance
Experience leading a grant, loan or bond program utilizing federal, state, and other public and private funds, including having lead responsibility for decision-making, leading and directing people with these areas of expertise, and planning and developing relevant program activities and strategy
Experience working with diverse groups and communities; skill and experience in communication and outreach to underrepresented communities; ability to build partnerships across diverse community and partner groups and interests
Experience building and supporting high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive teams that appreciate and encourage diverse thinking and foster an inclusive culture of belonging; proven experience fostering teamwork among subordinates; experience coaching, mentoring, and motivating subordinates and peers through inclusivity, equity, and kindness
Supervisory management experience in a grant, loan or bond program utilizing public funds or natural resource or environmental program; supervisory management experience in a government agency or government organization; understanding of or experience working with labor unions, particularly in a government setting
Skill in cultivating positive relationships across diverse teams while addressing workplace dynamics with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Ability and experience managing human, financial, and informational resources in a manner that instills employee and public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission
Experience in strategic planning, plan implementation, succession planning, outcome-based management, and change management; champions process improvement
Demonstrated skill in advising executives and other decision-makers; political awareness; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in stressful situations, such as with permittees, local governments, and internal and external partners; excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead both technical and program development teams using data collection, goal setting, measure design, and report development to address statewide environmental challenges and opportunities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
11 paid holidays
10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used as accrued
8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
Optional life insurance packages
Flexible spending accounts
Membership in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Optional deferred compensation retirement program
Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Continuous growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions
Company
Oregon Department of Human Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) provides direct services to more than 1.5 million Oregonians each year.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Schoenwald
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Ashlee Parpart
Lead Recruitment Business Partner
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