Employment & Training Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3) 2 Positions!
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
