Risk Analysis & Compliance Program Coordinator - Limited

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Tamela Ressler, Recruiter

Job Appointment: Full Time, Limited Duration.

Limited term appointments are designated as limited duration employees and shall not exceed two (2) years, except for extensions of grants or funding from outside sources.

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm. Alternate schedules may be available.

Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work is at 1900 SW 4th Ave, Suite 7007, Portland, OR 97201. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.

Benefits: Please check the benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: This classification is represented by AFSCME 189. To view the labor agreement, please .

Starting Salary: Applicants start at the entry rate. If you are AFSCME-represented, see the labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a resume and answer the supplemental questions.

The Limited-term Housing Program Coordinator is part of PHB’s Risk Analysis & Compliance (RAC) team, which monitors PHB’s affordable multi-family housing stock through the terms of the regulatory and loan agreements. The RAC team performs compliance on approximately 400 multi-family affordable housing projects, which includes approximately 20,000 units. The RAC team is comprised of a Manager, four Housing Program Coordinators, four Housing Program Specialists, and a Housing Assistant Program Specialist.

This position is budgeted through June 30, 2026. The option to extend this position will be determined by the FY 26-27 budget.

This limited-term position has been added to assist with the stabilization of our affordable housing projects and portfolios. The pandemic caused an enormous strain on multi-family affordable housing projects. Since the pandemic, rent assistance funds dried up, operating expenses have continued to skyrocket, and deferred maintenance has depleted reserve funds intended to address capital repairs. The result is that many of our partners are struggling financially and are exploring outside-the-box solutions, which include selling underperforming properties.

• Identify, evaluate, and work on strategies to mitigate risks related to financial viability, regulatory compliance, and physical condition of multi-family affordable housing projects
• Monitor projects to identify underperforming and/or at-risk properties and create plans to stabilize these properties
• Research, develop, recommend, and implement project stabilization plans
• Review, evaluate, and implement partner proposals for divestment of non-performing projects

• Able to perform macro-level strategic thinking: the role requires examining the financial health of PHB-regulated projects and partner portfolios to determine the best path to stabilize projects and portfolios
• Able to create and maintain a watch list: identify underperforming projects and portfolios and plan steps to improve operational health and regulatory compliance
• Solution-Oriented: uses strong communication to collaborate with internal and external partners to create, implement, and document solutions
• Strong Communicator: builds trust through frequent, transparent, and clear communications
• Collaborative: values partnerships and builds strong connections to drive projects forward
• Results Driven: focused on achieving outcomes, overcoming challenges, and taking decisive actions
• Emotionally Intelligent: self-motivated, empathetic, accountable, and team oriented

Tamela Ressler, Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Tamela.

Ressler

The Following Minimum Qualifications Are Required For This Position

• Experience analyzing financial, operational, or regulatory information to identify risks that may impact project or portfolio viability.
• Ability to monitor projects or programs, identifying indicators of underperformance or…