Appraiser Analyst (OPA3)

Initial Posting Date :

12 / 29 / 2025

Application Deadline :

01 / 12 / 2026

Agency :

Oregon Housing and Community Services

Salary Range : 6,123 - $9,409

Position Type : Employee

Position Title :

Appraiser Analyst (OPA3)

Job Description :

Oregon Housing & Community Services Appraiser Analyst (OPA3) Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Hybrid) – Salem and / or Portland, OR Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is looking for a collaborative professional with operational expertise and ability to work internal partners across the agency. If you are ready to hit the ground running with a dynamic and supportive team, don’t miss this opportunity and apply today!

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial / ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop an integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.

Our Core Values : Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency.

Important Information

Working Condition : Hybrid. This position can be primarily hybrid with some requirements for in‑person work.

This position is permanent, full time, and represented by SEIU.

Per the SEIU CBA for OHCS represented positions, applicants who are current OHCS employees will be considered and interviewed before external applicants.

This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

This position requires both a resume and a cover letter, the cover letter will need to address the desired attributes listed in this job posting.

What You Will Do

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert appraisal and market analysis services for OHCS affordable housing programs, particularly focusing on the review and approval of market studies and appraisal reports for funding decisions. Appraisals and market studies are essential tools for loan underwriting, risk assessment and LIHTC Section 42 IRS code guideline compliance. This position serves as a lead for order appraisals when OHCS is providing a permanent loan, to maintain objectivity and consistency, OHCS will retain full control over appraisal ordering. This position will also provide consultation to internal staff and external stakeholders, develop programmatic standards for appraisal and market analysis, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The Appraiser Analyst plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of OHCS's investment decisions by ensuring accurate property valuations and market analyses inform the agency's affordable housing development funding.

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 general appraisal multi‑family review work. OR; Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience. Preference will be given to those that have a current Oregon General Appraisal License.

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Desired Attributes

Strong analytical skills are essential, enabling the appraisal analyst to interpret complex financial data, market trends, and property valuations while identifying discrepancies or risks in appraisal reports.

Knowledge of affordable housing programs such as HUD guidelines, Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs, and Section 8 is critical, along with an understanding of how these programs influence valuation and compliance.

Attention to detail ensures accuracy in income and expense projections, rent restrictions, and market assumptions, while also allowing the analyst to catch inconsistencies that could affect financing or compliance.

Regulatory and compliance awareness is necessary, including familiarity with federal, state, and local housing policies and adherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and lender or investor requirements.

Communication and reporting skills are vital for presenting clear, concise appraisal reviews and recommendations, and for explaining technical findings to non‑specialists.

Critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities allow the analyst to evaluate whether assumptions in appraisals are realistic given affordable housing constraints and to provide constructive feedback to appraisers.

Ethical judgment and professional integrity are indispensable, ensuring unbiased and fair reviews that protect both investors and tenants while upholding transparency and independence in the appraisal process.

What's in it for You

You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!

A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross‑training.

An agency that supports and encourages work / life balance and overall wellness.

Generous benefits package including employer‑paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).

The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the Pay Equity website for more information.

Recruitment Timeline

Recruitment Closes : 01 / 12 / 2026

Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications : On‑going

Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills : On‑going

1st Round of Interviews : Week of 01 / 19 / 2026

2nd Round of Interviews : Week of 1 / 26 / 2026

Anticipated Start Date : 03 / 02 / 2026

Application Guidance and Requirements

Current State of Oregon employees : Apply via your employee Workday account.

External applicants : View this application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.

REQUIRED : Attach your most up‑to‑date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.

REQUIRED : Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the Desired Attributes for this position.

A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.

If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at HCS_HR.Solutions@oregon.gov

Who We Are

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear : too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

OHCS is placing greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the Statewide Housing Plan. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.

OHCS released its Building Oregon's Future : 2023 Annual Report to update the agency’s significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five‑year plan.

To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website :

Affordable Rental Housing Division : Resources and Development Section

Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians. OHCS’s vision for the state is that all Oregonians have the opportunity to pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.

OHCS’s Affordable Rental Housing Division serves as the state’s housing finance agency. OHCS provides financial support to create and preserve quality, affordable rental housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate incomes. The Affordable Rental Housing Division administers federal, and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. This includes the development of new multifamily rental units and the acquisition and rehabilitation of multifamily rental units; the preservation of existing subsidized multifamily housing and the long‑term maintenance of affordable rental housing through asset management and compliance, as well as managing HUD Section 8 Contract for the state of Oregon.

The Resources and Development section of the Affordable Rental Housing division administers federal, and state funded affordable rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability and preservation of safe, decent, and affordable housing for Oregonians with low and extremely low incomes. The Resources and Development section develops, implements, and continually improves programs that meet the community needs and align with the Statewide Housing Plan. They administer competitive and non‑competitive processes to award resources to eligible affordable rental housing projects. The section ensures policy objectives are met while meeting local needs and statewide priorities. The section also ensures long‑term affordability through its award of resources. The section processes funding applications, reviews financial feasibility, subsidy layering, construction progress, and lease‑up.

Affordable Rental Housing Division : Production Section

The Production Section of the Affordable Rental Housing Division administers federal, and state funded multifamily rental housing resources to facilitate the increased availability of safe, decent, and affordable housing for Oregonians with low incomes. The Production section administers competitive processes as well as other processes to dedicate funding resources. The section ensures policy objectives are met while meeting local needs and statewide priorities. The section also ensures long‑term affordability through its financing.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov and include the job requisition number.

The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.

Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Work Authorization : Oregon Housing & Community Services does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I‑9 form containing authorization to work in the United States. OHCS will use E‑Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Veteran’s Preference : Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website : Veterans Resources. NOTE : If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

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.

Appendix

Emails

HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov

Links

Application Instructional PDF

Application Instructional Video

Benefits Information

Classification and Compensation Page

OHCS Website

Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Halfway Progress Report

Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Full Plan

Pay Equity

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Veterans Resources

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