Employment & Training Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) 2 Positions!

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The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! Join our dynamic team at the Employment & Training (E&T) unit, where we oversee vital programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Services Program (SNAP) E&T Programs, including SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) and Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Program.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those in need and have analytical and organizational skills, we encourage you to apply for one of TWO (2) Employment & Training Program Analysts. Join us in our mission to promote self-sufficiency and community empowerment.

Summary of Duties

As an Employment & Training Program Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) you will:

• Assist Department managers in the development, analysis and implementation of SNAP E&T programs and services.
• Administer, coordinate, and develop a variety of E&T service components which serve families who are living in poverty.
• Develop program plans, policies, procedures, and policy-related materials that will contribute to participant and family self-sufficiency, meet federal and state requirements, legislative intent, budget limits, and department core values and principles.
• Monitor performance, evaluate findings and prepare comprehensive reports and recommendations for Executive Staff.
• Perform project management and complete legislative analyses.
• Serve as a resource for coaching and training of local office staff to ensure the department's mission, goals and core values are met.
• Be involved in significant collaboration with other agencies and provide technical assistance and recommendations to partner agencies.
• Collaborate with program partner agencies and ODHS staff to answer questions and collect information on policy and program needs.
• Review reports, data and budgets of partner organizations to provide technical assistance advice with regard to those functions that fall under the umbrella of the department’s program responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
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• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, reports, case reviews, audit findings, and other information to identify patterns, issues, risks and opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate how policies, processes, systems, and partnerships affect program operations and the experience of the people being served.
• Experience using analytical tools, reports, spreadsheets, databases, tracking systems, or other technology to support analysis, program oversight, decision-making, or implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people and organizations with different perspectives, priorities, and areas of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for improvement and move beyond identifying problems to developing, implementing and evaluating solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to move work from analysis and planning through implementation.  

Attention all candidates!

• A cover letter is required. Clearly describe how you meet the essential attributes listed above in your cover letter.
• Describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.
• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. If you are selected as the final candidate and a degree is listed as a minimum qualification for the position, please be prepared to provide verification of your completed education before moving forward in the hiring process. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Working Conditions

• Your typical work schedule will be 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Your hours of work may fluctuate based on service needs.
• Additional work hours may be required occasionally, which is accrued as straight time only (this position is not eligible for overtime).   
• This is a hybrid position. Majority of your work can be conducted with the option of in office or remotely with occasionally required travel.
• You will have occasional in state travel for the purpose of connecting with partners and ODHS district leadership. On rare occasions, you may have overnight travel.
• The ability to report to a local branch office may be required when training, business or operational needs are dependent on onsite activities. Travel expenses are not provided, nor reimbursable for remote work employees per travel policy paragraph 105:  https://www.oregon.gov/das/Financial/Acctng/Documents/40.10.00.pdf 
• Regular contract with ODHS staff, partners, providers, interest holders, and customers in person and over the telephone. 
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required for this position. If no driver's license, must be able to provide alternate method of transportation. 

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ and Oregon National Guard preference:

• Eligible Veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).  
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

·         The recruiter for this position is Cris Jansen. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-297388.

·         Email: Crista.jansen@odhs.oregon.gov

·         Phone (call or text): 503-826-6988